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Vali-Flash 4.1
User Manual
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Dataman Vali-Flash 4.1 User Manual

Rev: 4.1.3
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Introduction

• Support for complete range of CompactFlash® devices both Type I and Type II with the supplied card reader
• Signature compatibility with all Dataman Validator products
• Full database features including search and edit of all records
• Encrypted database and visual CRC32 checksum to thwart tampering
• Protected Program File (.exe) to prevent tampering
• Supports Microsoft Windows® 2000 and XP
• Full logging to aid in auditing
• On-the-fly support for resizing/padding images to fit larger CompactFlash® cards while burning new images
• Better license management featuring online registration
• Use Vali-Flash without administrative privileges. This option is selected during installation
• New user-friendly design that incorporates context sensitive help and tool-tips (bubble hints)
• Fully supported fast USB 2.0 CompactFlash® card reader

Table of Contents

For quick reference to section headers please refer to the page numbers below.
INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
QUICK START GUIDE ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Installation – New Install........................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Installation – Upgrade............................................................................................................................................................................................4
Registration.............................................................................................................................................................................................................5
REGISTRATION – SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................................ 6
LICENSE TRANSFER....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
LICENSE REMOVAL ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
VALI-FLASH VERSION DIFFERENCES ............................................................................................................................................................................. 8
CERTIFIED COMPACTFLASH® CARD READERS ..............................................................................................................................................................9
LOGGING INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
SOFTWARE OPERATION ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
DATABASE OPERATION ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS...................................................................................................................................................................... 16
1
The Dataman CRC-32 algorithm is proprietary to Dataman. This is not the same as the CCITT CRC32 algorithm.
2
The SHA-1 hash algorithm refers to a published standard, please see the Federal Information Processing Standards Publication 180-1: Secure Hash Standard.
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Table of Figures

Figure 1 - License Manager - Evaluation mode.............................................................................................5
Figure 2 - License Manager - Evaluation has expired ....................................................................................5
Figure 3 - License Manager - Online Registration .........................................................................................5
Figure 4 - License Manager - Enter Activation Code......................................................................................5
Figure 5 - License Manager - Application Unlocked .......................................................................................6
Figure 6 - License Manager - Licensed........................................................................................................7
Figure 7 - License Manager - Remove Code.................................................................................................7
Figure 8 - “E” version of software ..............................................................................................................8
Figure 9 - “M” version of software .............................................................................................................8
Figure 10 - Validate Button..................................................................................................................... 10
Figure 11 - Add Game To Database ......................................................................................................... 10
Figure 12 - Enter Game Title................................................................................................................... 10
Figure 13 - Add Game Details .................................................................................................................11
Figure 14 - Save Button .........................................................................................................................11
Figure 15 - Burn Button .........................................................................................................................12
Figure 16 - Create Resized Image............................................................................................................12
Figure 17 - Database Search/Edit ............................................................................................................ 13
Figure 18 - Database Browse Names........................................................................................................ 13
Figure 19 - Database Edit Game Dialog ....................................................................................................14
Figure 20 - Database Information Dialog ..................................................................................................14
Figure 21 - Database Backup .................................................................................................................. 15
Figure 22 - Database Restore..................................................................................................................15
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Quick Start Guide

This quick start guide is designed to get Dataman Vali-Flash installed and operational on your computer as soon as possible.

Overview

The process will include two steps: Installation and Activation.

Installation – New Install

You can install Vali-Flash from the provided CD-ROM or from our website at www.dataman.com.
1. Run setup.exe from either location.
2. Review License Agreement
3. Enter Customer Details
4. Select the desired option for having a read-only or read-write database. The default option is a read-write database that allows new games to be added or existing games to be modified or deleted. A read-only database does not allow any modifications to the database.
a. A red “ b. Whereas a “ ” indicates a read-write database.
5. Select Install, and once that operation is complete you may click Finish .

Installation – Upgrade

In order to perform an upgrade, you will want to consider two issues: the existing database and migrating the license to Vali-Flash 4.1.
• To backup the existing database:
1. Start your previous version of Vali-Flash.
2. Select the menu option DatabaseÆBackup
3. Enter the filename and save the file. Please note the directory path location.
4. Close Vali-Flash.
5. Uninstall the existing version of Vali-Flash.
6. Return to this section after you convert the license.
7. Once Vali-Flash 4.1 is installed, you can select the menu option DatabaseÆRestore and enter the
appropriate location that you saved previously in step 3.
8. You may confirm that your database was properly restored, by selecting the menu option
DatabaseÆSearch/Edit.
• Converting the License
The next issue to consider is upgrading the license. The license from previous versions of Vali-Flash is incompatible with version 4.1. You will have to contact Dataman in order to upgrade your license as the migration process differs on each version of Vali-Flash. Please have the following information ready:
” for the Make Database Modifiable item indicates a read-only database.
• Dataman Invoice # (or your Purchase Order #) o The invoice # for the original purchase and/or the invoice for the upgrade.
• Your site, and mid codes from your existing version o You will have to obtain a remove code during the conversion process
• Your init or activation code
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Registration

Once you have received your serial number you may use the online registration feature in order to quickly register your software. Registration is required in order to activate your software.
Your software will run as a demo at first and will need to be converted to the full version. In order to do this, please select HelpÆLicense Manager from within Vali-Flash. This will display the number of remaining runs for this demo, please see Figure 1.
Figure 1 - License Manager - Evaluation mode Figure 2 - License Manager - Evaluation has expired
If your license has already expired then you will receive a dialog similar to
In either case, you can register on the same computer Vali-Flash is installed on or you can use any PC as long as you write down the MID and Site codes.
If you want to register on the same computer (i.e. you have Internet access) then simply enter your serial number into the License Manager dialog as shown in
Figure 3:
Figure 2.
Figure 3 - License Manager - Online Registration Figure 4 - License Manager - Enter Activation Code
Otherwise, please visit: have created a user account you may then enter the license by clicking on Add License. Then follow the instructions as specified during the registration process.
If you do not have Internet access at all, please contact Dataman. Please see page
http://www.dataman.com/Registration/ValiFlash.aspx and create a user account. Once you
20 for contact details.
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Please Note
Once you have registered you will receive your activation code, which will activate the software. This code must be entered into Vali-Flash in order to activate the software as shown in
After you have activated your software, you will receive a dialog as shown in Figure 5. This indicates that Vali-Flash was successfully registered.
For additional information about registration please refer to the next section.
Please be sure to record all of your registration codes in a secure location to ensure software registration and licensing. When you register online, all of the information will be generated on the registration page. It is highly recommended that you print out this page so that all of this information is available. The end user is responsible for retaining these codes at all times. Loss of these codes will require a new Vali-Flash software purchase.
Figure 4.
Figure 5 - License Manager - Application Unlocked

Registration – Supplemental Information

This section is optional to read and provides a more in-depth look at how the registration process works.
Let’s start with defining the terms used in the entire registration process.
Site Code:
This is an 8-digit hexadecimal number that uniquely identifies a new install of Vali-Flash. When the license is removed or transferred this site code will change. If hardware on your computer changes then this will also change along with the MID code.
MID Code:
This is the Machine ID code. This number is used to uniquely identify the system that Vali-Flash is installed on. The format is 16 hex-digits xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx with the included dashes. This code also changes every time the site code changes. Both the Site and MID codes together identify your computer.
Activation Code:
This is a 32-character code used to initialize or unlock the application. The application will become licensed after the correct code in entered. The format is: xxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxx and dashes are required. This was called an Init code in the previous versions of Vali-Flash.
Serial Number:
This number uniquely identifies a particular copy of Vali-Flash. This 12-character code is required for online registration. It is included with your physical package of Vali-Flash.
Remove/Removal code:
This code is issued when the Vali-Flash license is removed. The format is (xxxxxxxx) or an 8-characture hex digit. This code is used for license transfers or for a credit of one license. Always make sure to record this
number.
License Transfer:
If you wish to install Vali-Flash on a different computer you will need to perform what is called a license transfer, which will disable the current license and enable the license on a different computer. This operation actually requires a removal on the old system and an activation on the new system.
License Re-Issue:
If you change the hardware on your system, both your site and mid codes will change. This is a normal operation and simply requires a License Update. If you sign on to the online registration you will be able to enter your details and obtain a new activation code. In rare circumstances, you may have to contact Dataman for out of the ordinary hardware changes.
A file called License.TXT will be created in the same directory where Vali-Flash is installed to keep the site, mid, and activation codes for future use. You may refer to this file if you do not have your current codes.
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