SAM Software Suite Installation

These instructions will install SAMDataview, Python 2.7, and SAM python utilities:

Mac OS X

Download and install the following files in order:

1. Download the Mac OS X Python Installer from the Python.org homepage. Open the disk image and run the enclosed installer package. You will (probably) never have to update Python again, as far as SAM software is concerned. You can ignore this step when updating in the future.
2. Download the source code archives of the most current distribution of 699util. Instructions for installing Python modules from source code archives can be found on that page, as well.
3. Download the Mac Installer from the SAM Data View page. Open the disk image and run the enclosed installer package.
4. Head to the XINA Client Install Guide page and follow the instructions to install the XINA client.

System Requirements

SAM Data View for Mac was built for Mac OS X 10.6.8, 64-bit. In our limited experience with OS X 10.7 ("Lion"), SAM Data View installs and runs with no problems, though we are not yet certain that it will work on all systems with 10.7. We do not expect a high demand for a 32-bit Mac Version of SAM Data View, but if there is, we will build a 32-bit installer. The Python tools and XINA will work on any OS (provided Python and Java, respectively, are installed).

Windows

Download and install the following files in order:

1. Download the appropriate installer from the Python.org download page: Windows 32-bit or Windows 64-bit.
2. Download the Windows installer from the most current distribution of 699util. Windows 7 and Vista users will need to right-click on the flie after it has downloaded and choose "Install as Administrator..."
3. Head to the XINA Client Install Guide page and follow the instructions to install the XINA client.
4. Download the current Windows Installer for SAM Data View (note: requires reboot after installation).