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Installing MCS Software on your system involves 3 steps: Downloading, Configuring and Installing. The downloading and installation procedure is the same for most software packages, excluding Inventory Management.

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To begin the installation process, you must have the MCS Admin Console and Application Server installed on your system. See the MCS Admin Console-Application Server Administration Guide for more information.

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Downloading
Downloading
Downloading the Software 

To access the download files you must have a customer portal account. If you do not have an account please check with your District's MCS Software contact to determine if an account already exists for your District. If you are a primary Point of Contact, please submit a request to Customer Support for the creation of an account.

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Take note where the file is being saved on your computer or network.

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Configuring
Configuring
Configuring the Software

 Setup the Connection Method in the Admin Console

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Step 4: Enter the Application Connection information and click Ok.

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Installing
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Installing the Software

Step 1: Newton is built around .NET framework which attempts to load during the installation process. It is highly recommended .NET framework (Version 3.5 SP1 or higher) is installed prior to installation of Newton. 

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Upgrade Error - If you see the Not found Exception Error when launching the software, verify the program has been included in the Application Upgrade section of the Admin Console. See the MCS Admin Console-Application Server Administration Guide for more information.

 

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Attach the Cafeteria

Once you have installed Newton at a School location, you will need to attach the cafeteria to the program to ensure Cafeteria and Line Operators are able to login, complete daily tasks, and data is able to transfer properly to Central Office.

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