Installing on a Workstation  

Workstations other than the server do not need any of the MySQL components, A-Z folder (OpenDentImages or OpenDentalData), or database.  In fact, they only need two things:

1. dotNet framework: This will already be installed on newer computers.  It is also available here dotnetfx2.exe or on your disk if we sent you one.  If it won't install, then see the dotNet page for more information.

2. The Open Dental Program itself.  You have probably already done an Update on your server, so you have everything you need.  Sit down in front of the new workstation, and browse through MyNetworkPlaces to find your A-Z folder (OpenDentImages or OpenDentalData) on the server.  When you open it, you should see a file called Setup.  Run this file to install the same version of Open Dental as is already on your other computers.

If you have never done an Update, then the Setup file might not be there.  If you are still using the trial version, then install the same trial version on a workstation by using the download on the Trial Version page, but only selecting the Workstation option at the top.  Remember that you don't need to install MySQL again.  In fact it's confusing to have MySQL installed on multiple computers, and you run the risk of accidentally having two separate databases, or accidentally saving data to the wrong location.

Server Configuration

The above steps explain how to install the client program on a workstation.  But for that client program to work with the server, a few server settings need to be changed:

1. Open the firewall on the server for port 3306. See the firewall section for information on how to open port 3306.  If you can't get past the Choose Database window, then it's a firewall issue.  If you've turned off all firewalls on the server and are still stuck at the Choose Database window, then see the Troubleshooting page.

2. See the Data Paths section for information on how to share your AtoZ folder and to specify a path that all workstations can use to find it.