Running VisualRoute for the first time

Windows: Go to Start / Programs / VisualRoute and click on VisualRoute.

UNIX: To run VisualRoute for Unix follow these steps. It is possible to configure VisualRoute to run as a daemon service that is started at system boot. Refer to Appendix A for details.

1. Change to the install directory "cd vr13"
2. Make sure that the current directory ('.') is in the PATH environment variable by typing "env | grep PATH". There may be perhaps two or more environment variables that have PATH in them. If it's not already there then set it with (assuming a Kourne shell) "PATH=$PATH:.; export PATH". Note: You could also amend the profile of the account that will be running VisualRoute to include ('.')
3. If using a Java 1.1 Runtime Environment (JRE), type "jre vr" to run VisualRoute. Otherwise, type "java vr"

Mac: VisualRoute is installed in the /Applications/VisualRoute folder. Click on the VisualRoute application in this directory to start VisualRoute. 

Welcome to VisualRoute splash screen

The 'Welcome to VisualRoute' splash screen provides quick access to the in-built product help. Simply select any of the links to view the topic (number 1). To cancel the display of the splash screen each time you launch VisualRoute, uncheck the 'Show this dialog on startup' check box (number 2). To choose a language other than English simply choose one from the drop down menu (number 3).

Trial Selection dialog

There are numerous options within 'Select Trial Edition' dialog. If you intend to run VisualRoute as a trial then you can select which edition of VisualRoute you wish to try. You can try all editions during the 15 day trial if you wish. To do this, just go to the 'Options' menu and choose 'Select Trial Edition...' (Ctrl-Shift-E).