This article provides step-by-step instructions for installing Enfocus Switch and AccurioPro VDP software.

STEP 1) OBTAIN NECESSARY FILES

In order to complete the installation, you will need the following files:

1. Enfocus Switch Software Installer (Enfocus ID Required)
   
   If you have not already done so, please register for an Enfocus ID. The Enfocus ID is required in order to login and obtain the most recent Switch software installers, or to open a tech support case directly with Enfocus. If you have not yet registered for an Enfocus ID, please click here to create one.
   
   Login and Download the Enfocus Switch Installer
   
   a) Once you have your Enfocus ID, please visit the Enfocus site and Sign In using your Enfocus ID.
   
   b) Once you sign in, click on Switch in the Products area and choose Installers, as shown below:
   
   
   c) You should see a set of links to download the installers for Enfocus Switch software. If you have any problems with this, please contact Meadows support and we will obtain the Switch software installer for you. AccurioPro VDP is supported for Switch 2024 Fall and newer versions only.
   
   
2. Switch Maintenance Key (HTML File)
   
   If you purchased your copy of Enfocus Switch directly from Meadows, our team will have provided you with your Switch License and Maintenance keys. The License Keys are HTML file(s) that are typically delivered in a compressed ZIP folder archive. When you unzip the archive, open the folder and look for a sub-folder called Switch License Keys. Inside of this folder will be one or more HTML files. These HTML files are your license keys.
   
   
   
   
3. AccurioPro VDP Software Installer and Order Code
   
   If you will also be upgrading or installing AccurioPro VDP software, please download the AccurioPro VDP software installer that matches your version of Adobe InDesign. You may download the AccurioPro VDP software installers by accessing the downloads page on our web site at https://www.AccurioPro VDP.com/downloads. 
   
   

STEP 2) VERIFY SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Before installation, please check that your system will support both the version of Switch you intend to install to, and the version of Adobe InDesign that you intend to use with AccurioPro VDP software.

The system requirements for Enfocus Switch may be found here:

https://www.enfocus.com/en/support/system-requirements/switch-system-requirements

The system requirements for Adobe InDesign may be found here:

https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/system-requirements.html

AccurioPro VDP software will run on any system that is also compatible with Adobe InDesign. Please confirm that your system meets these requirements before proceeding with the installation.

STEP 3) UPDATE ADOBE INDESIGN

You must be running at a minimum Adobe InDesign 2024 version 19.5. Newer versions of Adobe InDesign are also supported.

InDesign Desktop: You can verify your InDesign version by selecting About InDesign... from under the InDesign menu.

InDesign Server: Launch InDesign Server from Terminal (Mac) or the Command Prompt (Windows) and examine the banner that is displayed immediately at startup to determine the version of InDesign Server.

Please update your Adobe InDesign software if necessary to meet the minimum requirement.

WINDOWS USERS: You must configure the Adobe InDesign application to Run as an administrator. The system will not function properly unless this property has been set. Please click here for additional details about setting up this property.

STEP 4) INSTALL AccurioPro VDP SOFTWARE

If you will be installing AccurioPro VDP software, please follow the steps below to install and activate AccurioPro VDP for Adobe InDesign:

Desktop Version:

1. Install AccurioPro VDP Software
   Run the installer to install all AccurioPro VDP software.
   
   
2. Activate AccurioPro VDP Software
   When the install is complete, run Adobe InDesign. You will be prompted to activate the AccurioPro VDP software. Please enter the order code provided to activate the software. When activation is complete, all modules on your order should be active and ready to go.
   
   
3. Adjust AccurioPro VDP Preferences (if necessary)
   If upgrading, set your AccurioPro VDP Preferences to match the settings on your old system. In most cases the default preference are fine, but if you had set up any unique Global Search Paths, be sure to enter those with the new version of Adobe InDesign. For new installations, please uncheck the preference item Show Splash Screen at Startup so it does not interfere with your Switch flows.

Server Version:

1. Install AccurioPro VDP Server Software
   Run the installer to install all AccurioPro VDP Server software.
   
   
2. Activate AccurioPro VDP Server Software
   When the install is complete, launch InDesign Server from Terminal (Mac) or the Command Prompt (Windows). AccurioPro VDP Server will automatically be activated using the order code provided in the included mpsactivation.lic file which is located in the Meadows folder containing the plugins.
   
   

This completes the installation of AccurioPro VDP software.

STEP 5) INSTALL SWITCH SOFTWARE

Run the Switch software installer that you obtained in STEP 1. Follow all of the standard prompts to complete the installation.

STEP 6) ACTIVATE SWITCH SOFTWARE

After installation, start up the newly installed version of Enfocus Switch software. You will be asked to activate the software. Please select ALL of the license files that you obtained earlier in STEP 1.

STEP 7) INSTALL THE AccurioPro VDP SWITCH APP

After installing Switch, please install the AccurioPro VDP Switch app. This can be achieved by visiting the Switch AppStore, as described below:

1. If you have not already done so, login to your Enfocus account and go to your home page.
2. Select the Switch item in the Products section on the left side of the home page.
3. If you are installing the AccurioPro VDP App for the first time, click the Visit App Store button. Search for the AccurioPro VDP App in the App listing and click on its icon. Click the Get it now button to have the system add the App to your Switch license. 
4. You must refresh the Switch App panel or relaunch Switch to have the selected version of the AccurioPro VDP App installed with your Switch application.

STEP 8) IMPORT EXAMPLE FLOWS

Please feel free to import the example Switch Flows provided by the Meadows team.

Your AccurioPro VDP and Enfocus Switch system should now be ready to go!