### Step 5: Launch PC-DMIS NC Gage for the First Time

1. For most users when running this version of NC Gage for the first time, ensure you are logged in as Administrator. Then select Start | All Programs | PC-DMIS NC Gage 2.1 MR1 | PC-DMIS NCGage. For Windows 7 users, from the list of shortcuts, right-click on the PC-DMIS NC Gage icon (or right-click the desktop shortcut icon) then manually select Run as Administrator. Start NC Gage by clicking the NC Gage icon from the list of shortcuts (or double-click the desktop shortcut icon).

2. Perform Licensing of product as required.

3. NC Gage will then start. NC Gage will not connect to the machine tool until it has been configured. Please refer to the Appendix section of the NC Gage help to assist in the configuration of the NC Gage application.

2. The license request tool will display on the screen. Fill in all the information. Fields with an asterisk (*) are required. For the “Order Information” section, fill in the Order Number, Order Type (New or Upgrade). Select the NC Gage Package, 5 Axis Options and Kinematics Setup option.

3. Select Next, then Save As to save the license request file. E-mail the file to Licence.NCGage@hexagonmetrology.com

4. Once the license file is sent, choose Start then All Programs, then PC-DMIS NC Gage 2.1 MR1. Select the option I Have A License and use the “…” button to find the file then pick Continue.

5. NC Gage will then start. NC Gage will not connect to the machine tool until it has been configured. Please refer to the Appendix section of the NC Gage help to assist you in the configuration of the NC Gage application.