Legacy FR1 Software installation (Existing Users)

Legacy FR1 Software installation (Existing Users)

NOTE: If you are experiencing issues with running your Foresight Sports Simulation Software, please confirm that the computer meets the MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS indicated in the "Computer Requirements" in this section BEFORE attempting to reload your software.

To assure that the software was loaded properly, please follow the installation instructions below.

If the software had been previously installed please run this update over your existing version. DO NOT uninstall any course packages currently installed.

  1. Launch the “Foresight Sports FR1 Components” installation file.

  2. Click the "Next" button and accept the terms and conditions agreement to proceed.

  3. Be sure all three components, GC2 Driver, DirectX, and Adobe Reader, are selected prior to proceeding

  4. Once the GC2 driver installation has begun, accept the agreement and select the appropriate operating system from the list.

  5. Allow the Adobe Reader and DirectX installations to run, and accept the Microsoft License Agreement

  6. Now the Foresight Setup Wizard will run, press Next to proceed. Do NOT change the installation location.

  7. Select the check box to create a Desktop Icon

  8. Select Finish when prompted to complete the Setup Wizard.

  9. Lastly, setup will run the Simulator Setup Tool. Follow the on screen diagram and instructions to measure the hitting environment. Recommended: Measurement should be done with inches for best accuracy. Select Save Settings when complete.

  10. If NOT using a projection screen system, enter the default settings as shown below:
    Image Width: 16ft
    Image Height: 9ft
    DZ: 11ft
    DX: 1.5ft
    DY:  0ft
    Azimuth: 0ft

  11. On the final window, press Finish to complete the installation.

  12. Insert the green FR1 USB dongle (provided with your software purchase) into the computer. Allow a moment for the computer to load the necessary driver for the dongle to function.

  13. The FR1 Quick Start Guide has been dropped onto the desktop of the computer to assist with any questions that may arise regarding use of the software.

  14. To launch your software, select the “Foresight” icon on your desktop.

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