Launch a Windows App Client

Do this procedure to start Desigo CC as a Windows app client (the client software which is downloaded and installed on demand from a browser).

  1. You have installed the security certificate on the computer where you are working with Windows App Client.
  2. Launch the Windows browser.
  3. In the address bar of the browser, paste the web application URL.
  4. The Desigo CC page opens in the browser, and the Desigo CC tab contents display.
  5. In the Desigo CC tab, click the Windows App Client thumbnail for launching the Windows App Client.
    • For browsers IE 11 onwards and Chrome the installation of Desigo CC starts. When completed, the logon dialog box displays.
    • For Edge browser, in the Open this file dialog box that displays, click Open.
    • For Firefox browser, a warning message displays. Click Advanced.

      a. If you have used self-signed certificate while creating a web application, a dialog box displays asking you to Accept risk and Continue.

      b. If self-signed is configured in web application, then it is recommended to configure trusted certificates for more security.

      c. If you have used host certificate while creating a web application, in addition to dialog box Accept risk and Continue.
    • You need to download the application from downloads.
    • Click OK to open the executable file.
    • For browsers Firefox and Edge the installation of Desigo CC starts. When completed, the logon dialog box displays.
  6. Enter your username and password.
  7. Select the domain.
  8. Click Logon.
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NOTE:
Each time you launch Desigo CC as a Windows App Client, a search for system updates is performed. If a new version of the software is available on the web server (IIS), you can choose to update it or continue using the previous version.