Launching PlantX.net

From PlantX.net

This guide shows you how to get started using PlantX.net. There are several programs offered as part of PlantX.net services. Regardless of which programs you subscribe to, they all start with the connex utility. The connex utility is the key to getting started.

connex plays a critical role in the PlantX.net services. Besides launching programs it tests your Internet connection, performs the necessary authentication, installs the required programs and finally launches the program. Each time you log on, it will also check for upgrades or repair any missing or corrupt program pieces. The connex utility is also used to uninstall the programs.

1. Double-click the connex icon to start.

By default, the icon is installed on your desktop.

2. Enter your user name and password.

The user name and password can be a mix of upper and lower case characters and numbers.

• The user name is case insensitive, which means upper or lower case does not impact whether or not you can log on.
• The password is case sensitive and requires that it be entered exactly as prescribed and requires the character case matches.

3. Press Login.

• Login is not available if the Internet down or the PlantX.net services are performing maintenance.

4. Select the application to run. (optional)

If you subscribe to more than one service, connex will present a list of applications from which to choose.

• Pressing enter will select the default program.

5. Select your membership. (optional)

Only if you have permission to connect and manage multiple nurseries will you be prompted to select a membership.

• Pressing enter will select the default membership.

6. Select the server to use. (optional)

• If you have a Broker Server installed, you will be prompted with the option to use your Broker or connect direct to PlantX.net.
• You may need to wait a brief moment for the connections to show Ready before continuing.
• Pressing enter will select the default server.

Upgrades

After following the procedure above, connex will automatically download and install the required files. After the initial install, connex will check each time a program is run to determine if all files are up-to-date, transferring and installing any that are not.

More options

• Press the Back button to start the login process over at any time.
• Press Exit button to exit connex at any time.

See Installation to install the connex utility.