Installation
The following section describes how to install the TwinCAT 3 Function for Windows-based operating systems.
- The TwinCAT 3 Function setup file was downloaded from the Beckhoff website.
- Run the setup file as administrator. To do this, select the command Run as administrator in the context menu of the file.
- The installation dialog opens.
- Accept the end user licensing agreement and click Next.
- Enter your user data.
- If you want to install the full version of the TwinCAT 3 Function, select Complete as installation type. If you want to install the TwinCAT 3 Function components separately, select Custom.
- Select Next, then Install to start the installation.
- A dialog box informs you that the TwinCAT system must be stopped to proceed with the installation.
- Confirm the dialog with Yes.
- Select Finish to exit the setup.
- The TwinCAT 3 Function has been successfully installed and can be licensed (see Licensing).