This article provides step-by-step instructions for a new installation of Enfocus Switch, or to upgrade the current version of Enfocus Switch and AccurioPro VDP software to a newer version. Differences in the upgrade vs new installation instructions are indicated where appropriate.

STEP 1) OBTAIN NECESSARY FILES

In order to complete this installation, you will need the following files:

1. Enfocus Switch Software Installer (Enfocus ID Required)
   If you have not already done so, please register for an Enfocus ID. The Enfocus ID is required in order to login and obtain the most recent Switch software installers, or to open a tech support case directly with Enfocus. If you have not yet registered for an Enfocus ID, please click here to create one.
   
   Login and Download the Enfocus Switch Installer
   
   a) Once you have your Enfocus ID, please visit the Enfocus site and Sign In using your Enfocus ID.
   
   b) Once you sign in, click on Switch in the Products area and choose Installers, as shown below:
   
   
   c) You should see a set of links to download the installers for Enfocus Switch software. If you have any problems with this, please contact Meadows support and we will obtain the Switch software installer for you. AccurioPro VDP is supported for Switch 2024 Fall and newer versions only.
   
   
2. Switch License Key and Maintenance Key (both HTML Files)
   If you purchased your copy of Enfocus Switch directly from Meadows, we will have provided you with your Switch License and optional Maintenance keys. These will be separate HTML files.
   
   If you purchased your copy of Enfocus Switch from an Enfocus dealer, please contact your dealer to receive a copy of your License and Maintenance keys.
   

   UPGRADE NOTES: For Enfocus Switch upgrades, if you have previously installed your License and Maintenance keys, you can make a backup copy of these keys when you deactivate the current Switch license. If you are unsure whether your maintenance is still active, please check your current product maintenance by choosing Help > Manage Licenses... from the Switch menu. Examine the Details section to determine if your Maintenance Status is Active, as shown below:
   
   
   
   If your Maintenance Status is Expired, please install the newly-received Maintenance key because without it you will not be allowed to upgrade your version of Switch. Your Maintenance Status must be Active in order to proceed with an Enfocus Switch upgrade. Also please verify that the Maintenance End Date has been set to a date in the future.
   
   MAINTENANCE KEY NOTES: If you purchased your software from Konica Minolta, the initial set of License Keys include both the Product Keys for your copy of Enfocus Switch (and any Switch optional modules), and also your Maintenance Key. The Maintenance Key is included as a part of your initial License Key (there is not a separate Maintenance Key for the initial period).
   
   Switch licenses are perpetual, and renewal of the Switch Maintenance is optional but recommended. If you renewed your Switch Maintenance with Konica Minolta, you should have received a separate Maintenance Key (separate HTML file sent by email). You should import the Maintenance Key on your Switch installation as soon as you receive it. This will extend the maintenance to the new end date and allow you to install any upgrade that is made available during the Maintenance period. Note that when you export your License Keys for backup, this export includes both the current License and also your Maintenance information.
   
   

3. AccurioPro VDP Software Installer and Order Code
   Please download the AccurioPro VDP software installer that matches your version of Adobe InDesign. You may download the AccurioPro VDP software installers by accessing the downloads page on our web site at https://www.accurioprovdp.com/downloads. For Enfocus Switch, you must be running Adobe InDesign 2024 version 19.5 or newer.

STEP 2) VERIFY SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Before upgrading, please check that your system will support both the version of Switch you intend to install/upgrade to, and the version of Adobe InDesign that you intend to use with AccurioPro VDP software.

The system requirements for Enfocus Switch may be found here:

https://www.enfocus.com/en/support/system-requirements/switch-system-requirements

The system requirements for Adobe InDesign may be found here:

https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/system-requirements.html

AccurioPro VDP software will run on any system that is also compatible with Adobe InDesign. Please confirm that your system meets these requirements before proceeding with the installation.

STEP 3) UPDATE ADOBE INDESIGN

You must be running at a minimum Adobe InDesign 2024 version 19.5. Newer versions of Adobe InDesign are also supported.

InDesign Desktop: You can verify your InDesign version by selecting About InDesign... from under the InDesign menu.

InDesign Server: Launch InDesign Server from Terminal (Mac) or the Command Prompt (Windows) and examine the banner that is displayed immediately at startup to determine the version of InDesign Server.

Please update your Adobe InDesign software if necessary to meet the minimum requirement.

WINDOWS USERS: You must configure the Adobe InDesign application to Run as an administrator. The system will not function properly unless this property has been set. Please click here for additional details about setting up this property.

STEP 4) INSTALL AccurioPro VDP SOFTWARE

Next you should install and activate AccurioPro VDP for Adobe InDesign. Please follow these steps:

Desktop Version:

1. Install AccurioPro VDP Software
   Run the installer to install all AccurioPro VDP plugin modules.
   
   
2. Activate AccurioPro VDP Software
   When the install is complete, run Adobe InDesign. You will be prompted to activate the AccurioPro VDP software. Please enter the order code provided to activate the software. When activation is complete, all modules on your order should be active and ready to go.
   
   
3. Check that the Scripting Module is activated.
   The AccurioPro VDP Scripting Module is required for use with Enfocus Switch. If you have licensed any other AccurioPro VDP Optional Modules (Bar Code Module, Group Picture Module, etc.) then verify that they are active as well. You can check the link to your original AccurioPro VDP software order for a list of any other Optional Modules included in your order.
   
   
4. Adjust AccurioPro VDP Preferences (if necessary)
   If upgrading, set your AccurioPro VDP Preferences to match the settings on your old system. In most cases the default preference are fine, but if you had set up any unique Global Search Paths, be sure to enter those with the new version of Adobe InDesign.
   
   For new installations, please uncheck the preference item Show Splash Screen at Startup so it does not interfere with your Switch flows.

Server Version:

1. Install AccurioPro VDP Server Software
   Run the installer to install all AccurioPro VDP Server plugin modules.
   
   
2. Activate AccurioPro VDP Server Software
   When the install is complete, launch InDesign Server from Terminal (Mac) or the Command Prompt (Windows). AccurioPro VDP Server will automatically be activated using the order code provided in the included mpsactivation.lic file which is located in the Meadows folder containing the plugins.
   
   
3. Check that AccurioPro VDP Server and the Scripting Module are activated.
   The AccurioPro VDP Scripting Module is required for use with Enfocus Switch. Although the module is always included with AccurioPro VDP Server, please verify that it has been activated as it is required for use with Enfocus Switch. If you have licensed any other AccurioPro VDP Server Optional Modules (Bar Code Module, GroupPicture Module, etc.) then verify that they are active as well. To confirm activation of any module, examine the information that is displayed in the Terminal/Command Prompt window after the banner at startup. Using the link to your original AccurioPro VDP software order, you can compare the list of activated modules to those included in the order.

This completes the installation of AccurioPro VDP software.

STEP 5) VERIFY SWITCH MAINTENANCE

UPGRADES ONLY: This step is for upgrades only. As mentioned earlier, in order to update your Switch software, you will first need to deactivate your current Enfocus Switch licensing. Before deactivating your current Switch license, you must be sure that your Maintenance is active.

Please see the first section for details on your product maintenance. If your current Maintenance is Expired, then follow the steps below to import your Maintenance key.

The Maintenance renewal key is provided in a separate HTML file. To activate your maintenance renewal, you will add it just like you are adding a new product license or other Switch component. Please follow these steps:

1. Run Enfocus Switch
2. Select Help > Manage Licenses...
3. Click the Activate New... button
4. Browse to and select the Maintenance Key HTML file
5. Complete the activate and close the window
6. Quit and Restart Enfocus Switch

STEP 6) DEACTIVATE SWITCH (AND BACKUP FLOWS)

UPGRADES ONLY: This step is for upgrades only. To be safe, we recommend at this point exporting all of your current Switch flows (use the Switch Flow > Export All... menu for this). Please store the flows in a folder on your desktop.

After backing up your flows, you now need to deactivate the current version of Switch. Please deactivate the current version by doing the following:

1. Select Help > Manage Licenses
2. Click the Deactivate... button.
   Please be sure that you enable the following item before deactivating:
   
3. Backup the License Keys (when prompted)
   If you enabled the export checkbox in the previous step, you will be prompted to save your license files. Please save these to a folder on your desktop. You will use these license file(s) later to activate the upgraded version of Enfocus Switch.
4. Quit Enfocus Switch

STEP 7) INSTALL NEW SWITCH SOFTWARE

Run the Switch software installer that you obtained in STEP 1. Follow all of the standard prompts to complete the installation.

STEP 8) ACTIVATE SWITCH SOFTWARE

After installation, start up the Enfocus Switch software. You will be asked to activate the software. Please select ALL of the license files that you backed up earlier in STEP 6.

STEP 9) INSTALL THE NEW AccurioPro VDP APP

1. If you have not already done so, login to your Enfocus account and go to your home page.

2. Select the Switch item in the Products section on the left side of the home page.

3a. If you are installing the AccurioPro VDP App for the first time, click the Visit App Store button. Search for the AccurioPro VDP App in the App listing and click on its icon. Click the Get it now button to have the system add the App to your Switch license. 

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3b. If you already have the AccurioPro VDP App installed and you need to upgrade to a later version, select the My Apps item that appears underneath the Switch item described above. Locate AccurioPro VDP in the list of your installed Apps and click the Change link below it. When the Change the version... panel appears, use the popup to select the version you wish to install and close the panel. 

Note: You must refresh the Switch App panel or relaunch Switch to have the selected version of the AccurioPro VDP App installed with your Switch application.

STEP 10) IMPORT BACKED UP FLOWS

UPGRADES ONLY: This step is for upgrades only. If the new version of Switch does not show your original flows, please import them now from the backup created in STEP 6.

Your AccurioPro VDP and Enfocus Switch system should now be ready to go!