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Using the Download Center

Instructions | Download Center

Option A: Download Files.
Use this option to download NFC system installation files.

Step 1: Enter your Download Center ID and password.

(Note: This is not your mainframe ID and password. You should request access to the FTP server for the file(s) you wish to download. Complete the Request for Electronic Downloading of Software from NFC form for access.)

Step 2: Click Login. Depending on the UserID you enter, you'll see a list similar to the following:

This list is organized by NFC application, and includes not only the general access files seen on the Download Center home page, but also the application installation files.

Step 3: Click the file description for the file you wish to download. The following warning message will appear:



Clicking OK will launch your browser's download file dialog. Depending on your browser configuration you may see a window like this:



Step 4: Locate the folder to which you wish to save the file, then click Save.


The 'Saving Location' or 'Save File' dialog box appears. When the download is complete, this box will close, and you'll be returned to the NFC Download Center page, where you may download another application, or close your browser.

Step 5: Follow the instructions for the selected application to install the software you have downloaded.

Option B: Review Recent Updates.
This area is used to display the most recent changes to the Download Center. 

Option C: View General Access Files.
General Access files are listed to the right of the login panel.  These files include ReadMe documents, and database and table updates for PC applications.  You don't need an ID or password to access them.

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