Lean Software Ltd > Help > Excel Database Tasks > First Steps

Download

The latest general release and latest beta release can be obtained from the lean Downloads page.

You can use the auto install EDT_Setup.exe or download the ZIP and uncompress to a chosen folder manually.

Network

To install on a network please see the Network Installation help section.

Install to folder

The EDT Setup EXE will by default install to C:\EDT

The software is designed with portability in mind and so can be installed to any folder.

Run the correct EDT EXE from any Workstation

There are three EXE files shipped with EDT.

When using the Setup program a shortcut is placed on the Desktop to the appropriate EDT program depending on your version of Excel.

A windows Start menu item will be added for you, this being Start -> All Programs -> Lean Software -> EDT

Workstation Registration

When running EDT for the first time from a workstation, you will be prompted to enter the email address you used to register with LeanSoftware.net.

After registration you should see the Welcome screen:

Task Designer

Task administration is restricted by task designer password.

Click Login toward the far right of the Ribbon.

Enter the default login password of 'lean'.