Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup
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      How to install the Roasting Intelligence (RI)

      This article explains you how to download and install Cropster Roasting Intelligence (RI) to your computer. 

      By following the steps below you can download the Roasting Intelligence (RI): 

      1. Go to download.cropster.com.
      2. Click the Download button. 
        💡 Review the Release Notes for every version of RI5 to stay updated on the latest features and improvements.
        After installing Roasting Intelligence (RI), you can easily access the Release Notes within the RI5 interface by clicking on Help and selecting Release Notes.
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      You need to click the button corresponding to your system's operating system to start the download.


      To continue with the installation steps, refer to your operating system:

      Windows installation

      For Windows 10+: If a pop-up window is displayed "Windows protected your PC," Click More info > Run anyway. Despite the message, the installer is safe.

      📚 Visit our troubleshooting article for more details.


      Go to This PC > Downloads and open the .exe file. The Cropster Roasting Intelligence Installer will open up, and the installation process will start automatically. 

      💡 Alternatively, you can open it directly from your browser's downloads.

      Continue with the installation steps as described below: 

      1. After launching the Setup Wizard, click Next.
      2. Choose the location where you want to install the RI and click Next.
      3. Check the Main application checkbox.
      4. Check the Create a desktop icon checkbox to create a shortcut for the RI, and click Next (Recommended).
      5. Check the box next to Run Cropster Roasting Intelligence, before clicking Finish to immediately open the RI after the installation has been finished.
      6. The Roasting Intelligence (RI) will open up. Please log in and proceed with the setup according to the manual you received from your Cropster representee.

      MacOS installation

      1. Navigate to Finder > Downloads and open the dmg. file.
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        💡 Alternatively, you can open it directly from your browser's downloads.
      2. Double click on the Cropster Roasting Intelligence Installer icon to start the installation. You will be asked whether you are sure you want to open the file. To continue, click the Open button.
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      3. The Roasting Intelligence (RI) will open up. Please log in and proceed with the setup according to the manual you received from your Cropster representee.

      Creating an RI desktop shortcut on Mac


      By following the steps below you can create an RI desktop shortcut on Mac: 

      1. Select the Finder icon on the left side of the Dock.
      2. Locate the application you'd like to create a shortcut for by typing in the search field.
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      3. Right-click on the application and select Make Alias.
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      4. Click Enter and drag the alias to your desktop.
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      5. Finally this should be accessible on your desktop.
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      Congratulations! You are now ready to to download and install Cropster Roasting Intelligence (RI) to your computer. 

      Your opinion matters. If you have further questions, feedback, or concerns, please feel free to reach out by submitting a support ticket directly from support.cropster.com.