Installation

Setup installation (TwinCAT 3.1 Build 4024)

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 Run As Admin command in the context menu of the file.
The installation dialog opens.
►Accept the end user licensing agreement and click Next.
Installation 1:
►Enter your user data.
Installation 2:
►If you want to install the full version of the TwinCAT 3 function, select Complete as the installation type. If you want to install the TwinCAT 3 function components separately, select Custom.
Installation 3:
►Click Next, then Install to start the installation.
Installation 4:
A dialog box informs you that the TwinCAT system must be stopped to proceed with the installation.
►Confirm the dialog with Yes.
Installation 5:
►Click Finish to exit the setup.
Installation 6:
The TwinCAT 3 function has been installed successfully.