Installing Spectra
Basic Spectra Installation
Last Updated: July 15, 2026Installation Overview Okay, let’s get started! Before you can use Spectra, it must be installed on each computer you plan to use it on. The installation process will copy files and create settings based on your particular needs. Before You Begin… Read the Installation Instructions Please read this entire chapter FIRST! Having a basic understanding of the...
Installing Spectra on a Network
Last Updated: July 15, 2026If you want to install Spectra on a network in order to use the software on more than one computer, make sure your network is properly set up and then follow the steps below. You will be installing the Spectra program on each of your workstations and your data files only on your server. If...
Launching Spectra and Logging In
Last Updated: July 15, 2026From the Windows Start menu, choose Programs, click the StudioPlus Spectra group, and then choose Spectra with Sample Data to view sample data files, or choose Start Spectra to start entering your own data. Select your User Name from the drop-down box. Press ENTER or click the OK button. Welcome to Spectra!
Optimizing Spectra
Last Updated: July 15, 2026NOTE: The update process has changed with the 2015 release of Spectra and Stratus. If you are using 2015 or greater, please refer to Updates and Upgrades for more information about keeping your software up-to-date. There are two ways to install the latest service release. The preferred method is to use Spectra’s Internet Update Utility....