1.2 About Installation Software

The following describes the software you can install from the GP-Pro EX DVD-ROM.

• GP-Pro EX
  Screen development software GP-Pro EX.
  When GP-Pro EX is installed, the Transfer Tool and Version Reverter are automatically installed.
  1.3 Operating Environment

• Transfer Tool
  Tool for downloading projects to the display unit. By installing the Transfer Tool, you can transfer projects to the display unit even if GP-Pro EX is not installed.
  34.11.1 Operating Systems that support Transfer Tool

• Version Reverter
  The Version Reverter is a tool used to convert project files created with GP-Pro EX to files compatible with previous versions. You do not need to have GP-Pro EX installed in order to convert project files.
  When GP-Pro EX or the Transfer Tool is installed, the Version Reverter is also installed.
  3.8 Converting Project Files to Previous Versions

• Pass-through function
  Feature that enables communication between ladder software and the connected PLC/device via the display unit.
  For installation, setting up, or other information about the pass-through function, please see the "GP-Pro EX Device/PLC Connection Manual", section titled "Pass-Through Function Guide".

• Pro-face Converter (2003/2007)
  Pro-face Converter is a tool for converting data created in Microsoft Visio into package files that can be used in GP-Pro EX.
  42.9.1 Pro-face Converter Operating Environment

• WinGP
  WinGP is an application that runs GP-Pro EX projects on Pro-face Industrial Panel Computers (IPC Series) or PC/AT-compatible machines, and communicates with connected devices/PLCs. Install when using the IPC series or PC/AT compatible machine as a display unit.
  38. Using IPC Series Like a GP (WinGP)

• Movie Converter
  Tool for converting the file format of movie files on a computer for viewing on the display unit.
  28.5.3 Converting Movie Files

• GP-Viewer EX
  Use GP-Viewer EX to display and operate remotely located display screens from your computer. Install to run remote operations on display units on the network.
  37.1.2 Operation Environment - GP-Viewer EX

• Camera-Viewer EX
  Camera-Viewer EX is an application that displays and records the picture from a video camera connected to a display unit.
  37.14.2 Operation Environment - Camera-Viewer EX

• Data Copy Tool
  Use this tool to upload or download the sequencer program or device register data between the display unit and device/PLC. For installation, setting up, or other information about the Device Data Copy Tool, please see the "Device Data Copy Tool Guide" in the "GP-Pro EX Device/PLC Connection Manual".

• GP Remote Printer Server
  Install when you want to use a network computer as a printer server.
  35.3.2.3 Operating Environment for the GP Remote Printer Server

• EZ Fingerprint Recognition Setting Tool
  This tool can be used to register/edit password settings (Level, User ID, Password, Fingerprint). When the Fingerprint Recognition Setup Tool is installed, the Fingerprint Recognition Unit driver is also installed.
  23.9 Logging in with Fingerprint Recognition

• EZ Fingerprint recognition unit driver
  Installs the EZ Fingerprint Recognition Unit for use with WinGP on IPC Series or PC/AT compatible machines, or for when using simulation in GP-Pro EX.
  23.9 Logging in with Fingerprint Recognition

• EZ Tower Light Driver
  Install when using EZ Tower Light with IPC Series, PC/AT compatible machines, or SP5000 Series Open Box.

• Pro-face Remote HMI Server
  Pro-face Remote HMI Server is an application for sharing the display unit (server) screen with smart devices and other terminals (clients) on the network. Install Pro-face Remote HMI Server onto the display unit or PC/AT compatible machine you want to use as a server.

• Pro-face Remote HMI Client for Win
  Pro-face Remote HMI Client for Win is an application for remotely operating the display unit (server) screen from Windows terminals (clients) on the network. Install Pro-face Remote HMI Client for Win onto the Windows terminal you want to use as a client.