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Download PCT-SAFE Client Software

PCT-SAFE Client version (3.51.059.235) (April 1, 2013)new-en.gif

Instructions:

  1. Download the installation file pct-safe-3.51.059-bin.exe.
  2. Export any form or address book data to a location outside the C:\PCT-SAFE folder as a backup.
  3. Ensure that PCT-SAFE is not running.
  4. Run the pct-safe-3.51.059-bin.exe from the local drive, using the same installation destination directory (C:\PCT-SAFE) as the previous installation (if any).
  5. The previous installation will be overwritten.
  6. During the installation, when prompted, accept the update of the demo and production databases.
  7. During the installation, when prompted, 'overwrite all' existing fee schedules.
  8. At the end of the installation restart the computer.

Please also note: Version 3.51.059.235 is a full installation for the PCT-SAFE Client;  it can also be used to upgrade previous versions of the PCT-SAFE Client. To reduce possible problems with the installation process, it is strongly recommended not to rename the downloaded installation file. For the installation of the PCT-SAFE Client, local administrator rights are required. After installation no special access rights are required for using the software. For further details see "Access Rights for PCT-SAFE Installation and Operation" (for system administrators) [PDF]. At peak periods downloading may be slow due to server capacity constraints, therefore please try to download when less internet activities can be expected. 

Minimum system requirements:

  • Computer processor: 600MHz; available hard disk space: 1GB; RAM: 256 MB
  • Adobe Acrobat or Acrobat Reader, from version 7.x, or other PDF viewer software
  • Internet connection (for the purposes of online transmission)
  • Floppy disk drive: 3 1/2 inch disk drive (for PCT-EASY request form data and abstract or, if accepted by the receiving Office, fully electronic applications)
  • CD or DVD writer and software (for fully electronic PCT-SAFE applications filed on physical medium and for saving PCT-EASY request form data and abstract, if accepted by the RO).

The PCT-SAFE Client software will run on Microsoft Windows® XP/Vista/7.

 

PCT-SAFE Editor

  • PCT-SAFE Editor (PSE) (optional tool, used to prepare the application body (description, claims, abstract, drawings) in XML format)

 

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