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.
1. 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.
2. Accept the end user licensing agreement and click Next.
Installation 1:
3. Enter your user data.
Installation 2:
4. 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.
Installation 3:
5. Select 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.
6. Confirm the dialog with Yes.
Installation 5:
7. Select Finish to exit the setup.
Installation 6:
The TwinCAT 3 Function has been successfully installed and can be licensed (see Licensing).