Installing Aeros Vision

To install Aeros Vision, please follow the steps below.

Pre-Requisites

1. .NET 4.5 Installed
2. Aeros ERP Installed

Step-by-Step Guide

Files are located at: \\agrisoft-st\DV_ConfigurationManagement\Builds\Vision

1. Copy the Vision_Master.bak to the destination SQL Server 
2. Export the Vision_Master.bak database to the destination SQL Server as a database named "Vision"
     
3. Copy the Aeros Vision X.X.X.X.exe installer file to the destination Application Server
4. Install Aeros Vision by running the program.
   
   
   1. Install into the default application path:
      C:\Program Files (x86)\Cultura\Aeros Vision
       
   2. Note: It is very important that Aeros Vision is installed in the same location on ALL application servers.
      
      
5. Bug: There is an issue where the shortcut placed on the desktop does not set the "Start In" folder correctly.
   1. Right click on the desktop icon for Aeros Vision
   2. Select Properties
   3. Specify a Start In value of: C:\Program Files (x86)\Cultura\Aeros Vision
      
      
6. Edit the AerosVisionConnections.xml file located in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Cultura\Aeros Vision folder.
   
   
   1. Specify the desired ServerName
   2. Specify the desired DatabaseName (this will be the Aeros ERP database, not Vision) 
   3. Specify the UserName & Password
   4. Optional: Specify the Domain option (must match what Aeros ERP is using)
      
      
7. Configure the ImportExportConnections table within the Aeros ERP database:
   
   

   1. INSERT INTO [ImportExportConnection]([ImportExportConnectionDesc], [ImportExportConnectionString], [fkImportExportDatabaseType])
      SELECT N'Aeros Vision', N'SERVER=SRVGAERPSQL;UID=ERP_AppUser;PWD=xyz;DATABASE=Aeros_Vision;', 5 
       

   2. More Info for New Aeros ERP clients: Configure Import Export Connections
      Note: Before running the sample, you may want to remove the DELETE clause and/or remove the identity inserts.
      
      
8. You should now be able to open Aeros Vision
   
   
9. Configure Aeros Vision Connections to Aeros ERP
   
   
   1. Under Tools / Settings, click on Manage Data Models.
   2. Click Manage Connections.
   3. Click the Pencil icon next to the Connection
   4. Set the desired Connection String to the Aeros ERP database. 
   5. Click Save & Close.
   6. Click Close to return to the Connections listing.
   7. Click Close to return to the Data Model listing.
   8. Click Close to return to the Aeros Vision main screen.
      
      
10. You should now be able to click the blue Run / Play icon next to any of the Lookup tables to test connections are working.
    
    
11. Aeros Vision can now be added to the Aeros ERP Master – Custom menu.
    
    
    1. Open Aeros ERP.
    2. Click on Master.
    3. Click on Miscellaneous.
    4. Click on Custom DLLs.
    5. Click on Add.
    6. Click the search ellipses next to the DLL Path and navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\Cultura\Aeros Vision\AerosVision.dll
    7. Select the Module option of Master.
    8. Click Save.
       
       
    9. Exit Aeros ERP and log back in
    10. You should now see AerosVision under Master - Custom.