How to install Metafor?

This video shows how to install Metafor on a PC running Windows.

Installers are available for Windows, Linux and macOS on this website: Metafor Download Area

• Run the installer and follow the instructions.
• Install the Visual 2015 C++ runtime libraries if they are not present on your system.
• Run Metafor (desktop link).
• Click on the padlock in order to import the license file (metafor.lic).
• Restart Metafor.

By default, all the files are located in C:\Program Files\Metafor

Have a quick look at the files installed in C:\Program Files\Metafor.

• Metafor: Binary files (*.exe, *.dll, etc.).
• …/apps: Lots of examples (input files).
• …/metafor.ltas.ulg.ac.be: Offline documentation (html files).
• …/python: Local installation of python.
• …/toolbox: Python toolbox of Metafor.
• …/wrap: Python/C++ interface.