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The SOX download package may be in the form of a .zip archive. In this scenario, unzip (extract) all files first.
Understand that extraction may take several minutes. - Outcome: Windows will display the extracted directory within your SOX folder.
Run the sox.exe file, ensuring that you have sufficient user privileges to install the software. Depending on your system configuration, Windows may issue a warning at this point. If this happens, confirm that you wish to proceed with the installation.
Outcome: you will be asked to select your workspace, i.e., a folder in which to store your projects. SOX automatically creates a folder simply entitled “workspace” and will offer to use this folder in the first instance. It is possible alternatively to click on Browse… and nominate any other folder of your choice. SOX further offers to make your selection the default and not ask again at startup which folder you wish to use. To elect this option, check the box provided. You may alter your choice at any point from within the SOX workbench environment. When done, click the Launch button.
Next, SOX will prompt you for the repository to use with your workspace. For our example scenario, the assumption is that you wish to create a new local repository. (Also see: Workspace and Repositories.) Use the associated radio button and click on Next.
Outcome: SOX will ask you to define the path to your repository directory. Accept the default or click on Browse… to store your repository somewhere else. Enter a name for your repository. This needs to be unique within your repository directory. Click Finish to apply your choices.
Supply your user credentials to sign into SOX. As the dialog indicates, the factory defaults are “Administrator/0000” (user/password). The defaults may be subject to change by your system administrator. Check the box provided to have SOX remember your password, then click OK.
Outcome: this activity completes the setup process. SOX will display the welcome Welcome screen.
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Using a Central Repository
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