Using the FactSage Download Service - CRCT you can download and install the
Full FactSage 8.0 Package (2020) of software, databases and documentation.
With the package you can upgrade/refresh FactSage 8.0 that is already
installed on the computer or you can install a completely new FactSage 8.0 version.
Note : The installation program will only run if
you are a CRCT Customer (e.g. FactSage Customer ID : 1 - 1000) with full maintenance and support.
Note : In the FactSage 8.0 installation/update package all the files (over 17,000) are refreshed or updated.
For details on the changes to the software, databases and documentation click on the link
What's New in FactSage 8.0
or run FactSage 8.0 and click on 'General > What's New in FactSage 8.0 ...'.
IMPORTANT !
After installation you should periodically check the latest news about FactSage 8.0
where we immediately report any 'bugs' and other issues as they surface -
In FactSage 8.0 you can display this latest news
- in the FactSage Main Menu click
'Information > FactSage 8.0 ~ News ~ from www.FactSage.com ...'
Alternatively visit www.FactSage.com > 'FactSage 8.0 ~ News ~'
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FactSage 8.0
~ News ~
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1. Download CD-FactSage80.exe
If you have FactSage 7.3 installed on your computer you can use it to automatically
download the latest updated CD-FactSage80.exe
- refer to Option 1a. Automatic download CD-FactSage80.exe via Factsage 7.3
If you already have FactSage 8.0 installed on your computer you can use it to automatically
download the latest updated CD-FactSage80.exe
- refer to Option 1b. Automatic download CD-FactSage80.exe via Factsage 8.0
If you do not have either FactSage 7.3 or FactSage 8.0 installed on your computer
- refer to option 1c. Manual download CD-FactSage80.exe for the classical way that requires you to enter a download password.
1a. Automatic download CD-FactSage80.exe via FactSage 7.3
You can use FactSage 7.3 to download the latest updated CD-FactSage80.exe if the following conditions are satisfied:
Before running FactSage 7.3 you must download a small patch.
Click
FS-Copy_2020-06-06.zip (approx. size 1.0 MB)
and copy FS-Copy.exe to your FactSage 7.3 standalone installation
(but not network installation) and replace the old file.
In the FactSage Main Menu Window click
Tools > FactSage Updates
and then select:
4. Download the complete FactSage 8.0 package
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It will take several minutes to download CD-FactSage80.exe.
For some sites the time may be much longer so please be patient.
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1b. Automatic download CD-FactSage80.exe via FactSage 8.0
You can use FactSage 8.0 to download the latest updated CD-FactSage80.exe if
you are running FactSage 8.0 as a standalone installation - i.e. not network installation
In the FactSage Main Menu Window click
Tools > FactSage Updates
and then select:
3. Download the complete FactSage 8.0 package
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1c. Manual download CD-FactSage80.exe via the Internet
Please consult the screenshots at the bottom of this web page.
Click on
Download FactSage80
and enter your Customer ID (1 - 1000) and the download password (not Registration Key) that we have sent you.
Click on 'Submit' one time only.
It will take several minutes to download the large file.
For some sites the time may be much longer so please be patient.
Do NOT repeatly click on 'Submit' as this will restart the download operation and cost you time.
Download and save the file CD-FactSage80.exe (approx. size 320 MB) - save the file in a temporary or downloads folder or directory
- do NOT save it in C:\FactSage or C:\FactSage80, etc.
'Firewalls' 'Webpage cannot be found':
For certain installations it may not be possible to download the file
- for example after entering your ID and password you may
get an error message such as "webpage cannot be found or displayed".
This could be because the security settings on your computer or your institution 'Firewalls' are blocking the transfer
of the '.exe' file or the file is too large to download.
Check with your IT group.
One simple way to resolve this problem is to download the file to a site that is not so protective.
For example, if you have private (home) access to the Internet you could download the file to
your home computer and then copy the .exe file to a flash memory stick.
In this case your IT group may then wish to check out the .exe file before you process it.
(If the website does not accept your Customer ID or password, email
crct@polymtl.ca
with the details that include your name, the name of your company or affiliation, and your FactSage Customer ID.)
2. Extract
CD-FactSage80.exe is a self-extractor that creates the setup files for the FactSage installation.
Run CD-FactSage80.exe and enter the name of a temporary destination folder where the extracted files
are to be stored. For example C:\Temp
- do NOT extract into C:\FactSage or C:\FactSage80, etc.
If the folder does not exist it will be created automatically.
Press Install to start the extraction.
This will create the following folder and files
\CD-FactSage80\...
Setup-FactSage80.exe, ShowMe.htm, ReadMe.htm, Config.dat, Configs.dll, Configs.txt ... etc.
and the sub-folders
\CD-FactSage80\Images\ ...
\CD-FactSage80\FactMore\ ...
3. Config.dat
In the folder \CD-FactSage80\ there should be 3 Config type files - Config.dat, Configs.dll, Configs.txt.
If the file Config.dat is missing you will be requested to enter your
FactSage Customer ID and Registration Key.
4. Install Full FactSage 8.0 Package
You may wish to copy \CD-FactSage80\ and its contents to a memory stick or burn a CD.
Open ReadMe.htm for general information on the FactSage 8.0 Package.
Open ShowMe.htm for details with screenshots on how to update/install the
Full FactSage 8.0 Package.
Run Setup-FactSage80.exe to start the FactSage Setup Wizard.
5. Problems? Errors?
'Setup - You must enter a valid registration key.'
Consult 3. Config.dat
'Runtime Error' 'Cannot import dll:configs.dll' 'Access violation at address ...'
Follow the instructions and create the same list of files you see in the screenshots below.
Only after extracting all the files can you then can run the setup program.
'Error opening registry key'
Make sure you run the setup program as an Administrator.
If you experience problems and require assistance, email
crct@polymtl.ca
with the details that include your name, the name of your company or affiliation, and your Customer ID.
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Screenshots
Depending upon your installation the download and extraction process on your computer may be
quite different from these screenshots but the principles are the same.
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Enter your Customer ID (1 - 1000) and the download password (not Registration Key) that we have sent you.
Click on 'Submit' one time only.
It may take take a long time to download the large file (several minutes or more) .
Do NOT repeatly click on 'Submit' as this will restart the download operation and cost you time.
You may get an error message such as 'webpage cannot be found'.
This could be due to the security settings on your computer are blocking the transfer
because it is ".exe" file or because it is too large to download.
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Download CD-FactSage80.exe (approx. size 320 MB)
and save it in a temporary or downloads folder.
Do NOT save it in C:\FactSage or C:\FactSage80, etc.
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After downloading the file run CD-FactSage80.exe and enter the name of a temporary destination folder where the extracted files
are to be stored.
For example C:\Temp
- do NOT extract into C:\FactSage or C:\FactSage80, etc.
Press Install to start the extraction.
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When finished you will get the message to run the setup program.
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The extraction process automatically creates the folder \CD-FactSage80\
and its files Setup-FactSage80.exe, ShowMe.htm, ReadMe.htm, ...etc.
The size of your files will be different from what is shown here.
Here the file Config.dat is missing - refer to the instructions above.
Open ShowMe.htm for details with screenshots on how to update/install the Full FactSage 8.0 Package.
To install FactSage 8.0 run Setup-FactSage80.exe.
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