Installing EthoVision XT 17.5

System Requirements

EthoVision XT 17.5 runs on Windows 10 Professional and 11 Pro. It is not designed for use with Windows Touch features.

If you have EthoVision XT 17.0, this version replaces your current installation but does not delete your experiments. If you're upgrading from EthoVision XT 16 or older, this is not a free upgrade.

If you use a hardware license key (dongle), you’ll need to enter an upgrade code. If you have an active NoldusCare contract, the registered user has received an upgrade key. Otherwise, contact your sales representative to purchase an upgrade.

For software-based licenses, the license will automatically update if you have an active NoldusCare contract. If not, contact your sales representative to purchase an upgrade.

Before You Install EthoVision XT

If you are a new user: You received a software activation key. Keep this key ready when starting EthoVision XT.

If upgrading from older versions with a hardware dongle: You received a license upgrade key via email. Keep this key ready at first launch.

User Rights: You must have administrator rights to install EthoVision XT.

Regional Settings: Avoid using a comma as the decimal separator in Windows. To change this setting:

• Go to Control Panel > Clock, Language, and Region
• Click Change date, time, or number formats
• Click Additional settings

MediaRecorder: If installing MediaRecorder and EthoVision XT on the same PC, install MediaRecorder first.

To Install EthoVision XT 17.5

Close all other applications before installation.

If you don’t have the installation files (e.g., from a USB drive), they can be downloaded online. You must log in with an account associated with your license. If you need help, contact support@noldus.com and provide your license number or the registered user’s name.

To download:

• Click Downloads on the website
• Under the EthoVision heading, click Versions
• Download Ethovision XT - Installation Package - 17.5.1718.zip

This is a large ZIP file containing four installation files. Do not run the installer from inside the ZIP. Extract the contents first:

• Right-click the ZIP file and select Extract All
• Check Show extracted files when complete

To begin installation:

• Double-click EthoVision XT 17.5 – Setup – [version number].exe
• Select Standard installation
• Select drivers as needed:
  • Basler USB camera driver – for Basler USB 3.0 cameras
  • Basler GigE camera driver or Daheng Galaxy – for GigE Vision cameras
  • Euresys Multicam – for analog cameras (works only with Picolo Alert encoder board)

If installation fails, the installer will generate a log file. Send this file to support@noldus.com for help.

Opening EthoVision for the First Time

When you launch EthoVision XT for the first time, it will search for a valid license.

If you have a hardware license key (dongle):

• Use the purple USB dongle labeled "EthoVision" with the license number
• If the dongle is for XT 17.0 or higher, it will be recognized automatically
• If the dongle is for an earlier version, you’ll be prompted for an upgrade key (enter once; it will be remembered)

If you have a software-based activation code:

• Select Activate software license key
• Choose either:
  • Floating – Use on multiple computers (one at a time), requires internet access
  • Fixed – Use offline, activated via one-time internet access or QR code

If you’re acquiring data on just one computer, the Fixed license is typically best.

You can install EthoVision on additional computers without using the activation code. Start in unlicensed analysis mode to analyze existing data without tracking capabilities.