ProScan: Installing twice

[bearcatrp]

Is there a web page or someone explain how to run 2 scanner instances? Looked on proscan web site but didn't see it. I tried but didn't work out. Thanks.

 

[ProScan]

Does this help?

Per the Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I run multiple copies of ProScan or RadioFeed on one computer?
A: Yes. Many instances of ProScan or RadioFeed can run on the same computer. Copy the contents of the ProScan or RadioFeed folder to a new folder. Change the Comm. Port setting and other options specific to that instance.

 

[sonm10]

First instance - C:/Program files/Proscan SDS200

Second instance - C:/Program files/ Proscan BCD996p2


Or in your case, rename as BCT15X

 

[bearcatrp]

Awesome. Thank you. Guess I did it right before, just couldn't find the new folder. Got both scanners recording. Now to wait for my stridsberg 4 port to get here.

 

[Whiskey3JMC]

Did this, works great for multiple instances. I'm sure @buddrousa can testify to this as well as he runs about 60, haha Only caveat is whenever an update occurs you need to run the installer multiple times and point it to each directory so they're all updated to latest release. No big deal really

 

[ProScan]

Only caveat is whenever an update occurs you need to run the installer multiple times and point it to each directory so they're all updated to latest release. No big deal really

I use a VBScript file to do that. A plain old batch file will work too. Only problem is the instances have to be closed before doing it but with the Sessions Manager, they can be closed in one shot.

Set fs = CreateObject("Scripting.FileSystemObject")
Set sh = CreateObject("WScript.Shell")

fs.CopyFile "C:\ProScan 1\ProScan.exe", "C:\ProScan 2\ProScan.exe", "True"
fs.CopyFile "C:\ProScan 1\ProScan.exe", "C:\ProScan 3\ProScan.exe", "True"
fs.CopyFile "C:\ProScan 1\ProScan.exe", "C:\ProScan 4\ProScan.exe", "True"
fs.CopyFile "C:\ProScan 1\ProScan.exe", "C:\ProScan 5\ProScan.exe", "True"

sh.Run """C:\ProScan 1\ProScan.exe"""
sh.Run """C:\ProScan 2\ProScan.exe"""
sh.Run """C:\ProScan 3\ProScan.exe"""
sh.Run """C:\ProScan 4\ProScan.exe"""
sh.Run """C:\ProScan 5\ProScan.exe"""

 

[62Truck]

Interesting, usually I just double click on the icon until I open how many I want.

 

[Whiskey3JMC]

I use a VBScript file to do that. A plain old batch file will work too.

Fascinating. Thanks Bob

 

[bearcatrp]

Interesting, usually I just double click on the icon until I open how many I want.

You don't have any conflicts? Didn't think the software was capable of doing this. May have to give it a try.

 

[N9JIG]

As for the program updates I have found that by performing the update to one instance of ProScan, then (via Windows Explorer) opening the enclosing folder I can then sort them by date. Any files that were changed on that date are then copied and pasted into all the other folders with ProScan. This retains the log files and profiles etc. that have been created over time. Usually the changed files are the EXE and perhaps a .dll etc.

When creating the original multi-radio set up on a new computer I just install the latest version of ProScan, then copy/paste the created folder as many times as needed. I have had more than 30 copies running at the same time on the same computer.

 

[62Truck]

You don't have any conflicts? Didn't think the software was capable of doing this. May have to give it a try.

I've only done it with on scanner connected over RSOIP and one with the USB cable and haven't had any issues. I'm not feeding my scanners full time over RSOIP yet.

 

[KC2CQD]

I currently have to ProScan screens up and did not have to install or copy multiple folders.
I simply open the first instance, select the scanner type and com port, then double tap the ProScan icon again, it will open saying that the com port is already in use (or something like that), click OK then select scanner type and the com port of the second scanner...Viola.

 

[sonm10]

I currently have to ProScan screens up and did not have to install or copy multiple folders.
I simply open the first instance, select the scanner type and com port, then double tap the ProScan icon again, it will open saying that the com port is already in use (or something like that), click OK then select scanner type and the com port of the second scanner...Viola.

Yeah, that doesn't work. Your programming files for both scanners are different, as well as log files and recordings. You should really create a separate file for each scanner.

 

[KC2CQD]

Yeah, that doesn't work. Your programming files for both scanners are different, as well as log files and recordings. You should really create a separate file for each scanner.

That's what I do, each instance and scanner has it's own file, created manually by selecting Save As instead of generic Save.
I have separate folders for the BCT15X that I used for my stream and another for my BCD996P2.
I usually don't record from the 996 as I don't have it connected to the sound card.
It's just important to make sure I select the scanner type and USB(Com) port accordingly.