Install the Semarchy xDI Designer

Overview

The {di-designer-name-regular} is offered as compressed archive files, with a different file for each supported operating system. You can decompress these files and run the {di-designer-name-short} application directly.

Before proceeding, familiarize yourself with the {di-product-name-regular} architecture, and review the system requirements carefully.

How to install

Windows

  1. Download the Windows {di-designer-name-short} archive.

  2. Extract the archive to a temporary location.

  3. Copy the extracted files to a directory which you can write to, such as your user directory.

Start the {di-designer-name-short} by finding and running {di-designer-executable}-windows.exe.

If you copy the extracted files to a protected directory such as Program Files, you may be asked to do so with administrator privileges. You also need to set these privileges on the executable, as follows:

  1. Right-click the executable file.

  2. Select Properties.

  3. Go to the Compatibility tab.

  4. Select Run this program as an administrator.

  5. Click OK.

Linux

  1. Download the Linux {di-designer-name-short} archive.

  2. Extract the archive to a temporary location.

  3. Copy the extracted files to a directory which you can write to, such as your home directory.

  4. Find the {di-designer-executable}-linux file and make sure execute permissions are set.

Start the {di-designer-name-short} by executing the {di-designer-executable}-linux file.

macOS

  1. Download the macOS {di-designer-name-short} archive which matches your processor.

  2. From the terminal, run the following command on the archive file:
    xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine semarchy-xdi-designer-macos*.tar.gz

  3. Decompress the archive file to a temporary folder.

  4. Copy the extracted application to your *Applications* folder.

Start the {di-designer-name-short} by running the {di-designer-executable-macos} application.

Depending on your macOS version, the following popup may open at startup:

Designer startup error

To resolve this issue:

  1. In the Applications folder, press and hold control and then select the Semarchy xDI Designer app.

  2. Select Open in the contextual menu.

  3. On the warning popup, click Open to open Semarchy xDI Designer.

Register the Designer

A new installation of {di-designer-name-full} runs for a limited time without a license. To keep the {di-designer-name-short} running beyond its grace period, you should request an evaluation license from Semarchy, or register a valid license.

When the grace period is over, the {di-designer-name-short} stops working. Your projects and workspaces are preserved, but can no longer be accessed.

For information and instructions on activating an instance and managing licenses, see Manage the Designer License.

Configure initial Designer settings

Semarchy xDI Designer is configured to work out-of-the-box in most situations. However, you can change its startup settings to meet your needs.

For configuration information, see Configure the Designer.