Client Tool installation

The installable Client Tools are tools used by users to build Workflows and SmartObjects, or to package and deploy applications. The available tools that can be installed are K2 Studio, K2 for Visual Studio and K2 Package and Deployment.

Client Component	Description
K2 Studio	A client-side application providing the ability to build and deploy workflows and SmartObjects without having to install Microsoft Visual Studio. See the User Guide for more information. This legacy tool is not supported and may not behave as described.
K2 for Visual Studio	A set of extensions for Microsoft Visual Studio which allows developers to build and deploy workflows and SmartObjects. It allows developers to write custom code in workflows, and integrates natively with the Visual Studio project system and source control integration. See the User Guide for more information. This legacy tool is not supported and may not behave as described.
K2 Package and Deployment	K2 Package and Deployment lets you package artifacts, such as SmartObjects, Forms, Views and Workflows, from one environment (the source) into a package file stored locally or on a network drive. You can then open this package in another environment (the target) where you can deploy some or all of the artifacts in the package. See the Product Documentation: Package and Deployment for more information. You should preferably install and run the Package and Deployment tool on the product server, since this will have better performance when creating or deploying packages.

After you have installed all the prerequisites,and created the service accounts, you are now ready to install the client tools.

Installation steps

1. Launch the Setup Manager.
2. On the Welcome page, click Next.
3. On the Checking for Latest Version page, the installation will verify the version, click Next.
4. On the End User License Agreement page, read through the EULA. You must select the I agree to the terms and conditions of the license option before you can continue with the installation. You can print out the EULA for your records. Once you have read the EULA, click Next.
5. On the Installation Type page, select the Custom Installation option and type in an Installation Folder, and click Next.
6. On the Select Components page, uncheck everything except the Client Components and then click Next to continue.
7. On the Database Configuration page, provide the details for the Database
8. On the Configuration Summary page, validate the settings. You can go back to make any necessary changes, and you can print this page for reference later or copy it to the Clipboard. Once satisfied with your settings, click Next.
9. The Additional Actions page shows if there are additional actions to perform as part of the installation. Click Next to continue.
10. The Setup Manager will update and show you the progress of the component installation on the Components page.
11. Once the installation is done, the Configuration Analysis tool will be available to help troubleshoot any errors detected during the installation.
12. When the installation has completed, you will see a Finished page. There will also be a link to the created configuration log file.