Supported operating systems
Currently GeoT*SOL requires Microsoft Windows 10 or Windows 11 running on 64 bit. Systems running on 32bit will usually work as well, but without guarantee. Like any program, GeoT*SOL at execution time requires resources such as processor, memory and disk space to store temporary files. Most modern computers of recent years meet these requirements.
An overview is available here: https://valentin-software.com/en/products/geotsol/#release-notes
Installation
In order to install the program, you must be logged on with administrator rights.
To run the program, you must have read and write rights to the GeoT*SOL program directory (e.g., C:\Program Files\Valentin EnergieSoftware\GeoTSOL).
The program icon appears in the Windows Start Menu and on
the desktop after installation.
GeoT*SOL can only be installed locally. However, because it is possible to save the database and project files under any path, and these can be set as standard paths in the program, parts of the program can be moved to different hard drives.
GeoT*SOL adopts the formats for currency, numbers, time, and date set in the country settings of Windows’ control panel. These
formats also appear on print-outs. If you change the currency, for example, from € to $, then what had been 1000 € will be displayed
as $ 1000, without conversion calculation.
It is important for the operation of the program that separators for thousands and decimals are different.
Updates
Help → Check for updates
Start the update check to verify via the Internet whether there are new program versions or, e.g., databases available.
Mandatory URLs
| Function | URL |
|---|---|
| License user authentication (user-based licenses) | https://signin.valentin-software.com/ |
| License server (user-based licenses) | https://license-api.valentin-software.com/ |
| License server (perpetual licenses) | https://license.valentin.de/ |
Recommended services
We strongly recommend to allow access to the following services:
| Function | URL |
|---|---|
| Links out of GeoT*SOL | https://valentin-software.com |
| Checking for updates of software and databases | https://www.valentin.de/ |
| Update download | https://downloads.valentin.de |
Information including contact details, license agreement, software components, software activation
Menu Help → Info
Under Help → Info, you will find
- Software data, contact details, and the valid license agreement,
- extended information about software components and your operating system, and
- access to Licensing.