Installing Xilog Writer

Installing Xilog Writer

This tutorial demonstrates the steps recommended for installing the Xilog Writer. 

Installation Steps 

  1. Close any open Microvellum products.
  2. Download the zipped Xilog Writer folder(winxiso.zip) attached to this article below.
  3. Unblock the zipped installation folder by right-clicking the folder and selecting “Properties”. In the “General” tab, you may see a “Security” section near the bottom. Select the “Unblock” checkbox.

  4. Extract the contents of the zipped folder by right-clicking it and selecting “Extract all”.  Extract these files to the windows folder C:\Windows.

  5. Create the following folder structure on your local computer: Primary drive location C:\Xilog3\Pgm.


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