Install Fusion XI

For the pre-installation steps, see Before You Install Fusion XI.

If you have a previous version of Fusion installed on your machine, see Upgrade to Fusion XI from a Previous Version.

Important: This activity must be performed with adequate network, domain and administrator permissions to the installation machines.

Activity Steps

  1. Download the FusionXI.exe installation file from the Fusion - Downloads page. See Fusion downloads.

    Note: You will need access to the Customer Support Portal to access the downloads. If you do not have access, see Request Access to Support.

  2. Copy the FusionXI.exe file to your desktop or a writable folder with full permissions.
  3. Right-click on the FusionXI.exe file, select Run as Administrator from the menu.

    The Fusion 11 - InstallShield Wizard window displays.

  4. Click Install.

    The Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Fusion11 window displays

  5. Click Next.

    The License Agreement window displays.

  6. Read the End User License Agreement.
  7. Select I accept the terms in the license agreement.
  8. Click Next.

    The Customer Information window displays.

  9. Enter your User Name and your Organization.
  10. Click Next.

    The Setup Type window displays.

  11. Select Complete.
  12. Click Next.

    The InstallShield Wizard Completed window displays.

  13. Click Finish.

To install service packs or patches (optional):

  1. Download the latest patch from the Fusion - Downloads page. See Fusion downloads.
  2. Right-click on the patch file and select Run as Administrator from the menu.

    The InstallShield Wizard window displays.

  3. Follow the prompts in the installer.
  4. Click Finish.

To log in to the Fusion Portal for the first time:

Note: If you are logging in for the first time, use the admin account when working with the “blank” database template.

  1. Open the Fusion Portal.
  2. Configure your connections. See Set Up The Fusion XI API.
  3. Click the settings icon. Settings Icon
  4. Select Fusion Connections.
  5. Click Test Connection to ensure the API is configured correctly.

    Note: If an error displays, review the API configuration at the server level or check your connection parameters.

  6. Click Back to return to the Fusion Portal home screen.
  7. To log in, enter your Username and Password.
  8. Set the Authentication to Database.
  9. Set the Environment to Central.
  10. Click DHLogger.

    The DHLogger (Central database) window displays.

    Note: If a Local Database Version Check message displays, please contact your Fusion support team via Freshdesk. See Datamine Freshdesk.

  11. Close DHLogger.
  12. Ensure your Username and Password are correct.
  13. Set the Authentication to Database.
  14. Set the Environment to Local.
  15. Click DHLogger.

    The DHLogger (Local database) window displays.

  16. If the Upgrade the Local Database prompt displays, select Central as the source and click OK.

To configure the synchronization settings in DHLogger:

  1. Open the Fusion Portal.
  2. Click DHLogger.

    The DHLogger (Local database) window displays.

  3. Select the Data Transfer tab.
  4. Click Synchronization Settings.

    The Synchronization Settings window displays.

  5. Ensure the Default Datasource is set to Central.
  6. Ensure the following fields are selected:
    • Refresh Lists and Structure
    • Transfer Planned Drillholes
    • Transfer Sample Dispatch
    • Synchronize Objects on Transfer In
  7. Click OK.