Chempak Database Installation

This optional add-on, which is purchased separately, is a library of fluid properties for several hundred fluids and mixtures. The steps below apply for the standard Local Install. If you are an IT professional performing a Server Install, then see the notes under the Server Installation section.

  1. Install the base product(s) first before installing the Chempak Database (ie. Fathom, Arrow, Impulse, or xStream).

  2. Navigate to https://www.aft.com and click on the Downloads > Current Versions > Chempak drop-down menu. Download the installer.

  3. Right-click on the installer and select Run as administrator.

  4. Click Next to begin the installation. This welcome screen displays the Release Date in the format YYYY.MM.DD.

  5. Read and accept the License Agreement.

  6. Select Standalone Installation. Network installs should only be completed by experienced IT professionals.

  7. Click Next to accept the default install directory. Changing the install directory is not recommended and may require additional configuration.

  8. Review the queued installation tasks and click Install.

  9. Click Yes to proceed with updating the control.aft files. This allows the base AFT products to reference the correct location where the Chempak Database files are stored.

  10. Browse to one of the following directories for the AFT application of choice, then click Next to automatically update the control.aft file so that it points to the Chempak install directory:

    For Fathom 13, Arrow 10, Impulse 10, xStream 3, and older versions:

    C:\AFT Products, then select the product and version of choice.

    This can also be done manually in a text editor. The control.aft file should contain:

    [SEARCH PATHS]

    ChempakDataPath = <Path>

    Where <Path> is the Chempak Database install directory.

  11. If you have additional AFT applications, then click Yes to repeat the process until all control.aft files in the above directories have been updated.

  12. Click Finish.

 

Server Installation

Follow the standard instructions but with modifications at the following steps:

  1. Select Network Installation.

  1. Share the Chempak Data folder from the server with the network of client machines. Client machines need both read and write permissions.

    For Fathom 13, Arrow 10, Impulse 10, xStream 3, and older:

    • C:\AFT Products\Chempak Data

The control.aft files on the client machines will need to point to the location of the Chempak Data on the server. The Chempak Installer will walk you through updating these files, or you can update the control.aft files manually with a text editor as specified in the standard instructions.