Requirements

Plant Base is designed for computers running under any Microsoft Windows 32-bit operating system, from Windows 95 to XP (initial testing has also successfully confirmed Vista compatibility). Most modern PCs and laptops will be more than adequate for running it.

A processor speed of at least 200Mz is recommended and 64Mb RAM or preferably more. Additional memory usually gives the best performance.

Hard disk requirements will vary considerably depending on the amount of data and pictures stored. The current version with all its supplied data and images loaded needs about 255Mb. Most of the space is taken up by plant pictures. Using the option to read images directly from CD, only 22Mb is needed on the hard disk.

A CD-ROM drive is usually needed only for installation and optionally for loading pictures at run time, if they were not installed onto the hard disk.

A reasonably good monitor is very important. The minimum recommended screen resolution is now 1024x768, although it is possible to run at 800x600. Full colour display is needed to view pictures.

An internet connection is not required. Plant Base is a stand-alone PC application. However, it is now possible to create plant references in the form of web hyperlinks. Clicking a hyperlink will attempt to open that web page in your default browser. The Plant Base program does not itself access the Internet directly.

Installation

Deeproot Plant Base is simple to install using a typical Windows Setup procedure.

The set-up may be run from our standard CD or alternatively from a single, large install file, which can be downloaded from this web-site. The single-file method always installs everything on the hard disk, it does not offer the option to read pictures from the CD (although this can be achieved later).

Inserting the CD will normally cause an Install Menu to autorun, enabling a simple start to the process.

No additional software is needed, it is a self-contained application.

The data files can be located separately from the program files, anywhere on the PC and may be moved at a later date.

As well as first-time installations, existing versions can easily be updated from the standard CD or downloaded single install file (more information).

Registration

First-time installs provide a 15 day trial period.

The installation is made permanent by applying a license registration code, using a quick and easy process, either from the application's help menu or the free-standing registration program, run from the Windows Start menu.

The registration code will normally be sent by e-mail on purchase of the product. If you have already purchased a retail copy of the CD then simply go to the registration form to get your code. Alternative arrangements are possible for customers without e-mail access.

If no code is entered, the program will run for the limited time period only.

Each code is specific to a customer and is generated used the customer's name as a key. This name appears on the program splash screen and About box. The name can be changed by applying a replacement code, which we are happy to supply free of charge, on request.