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ZET 9 Lite freeware ZET 9 Professional English version launched 17 October 2009 Latest release: 62 of 30 January 2010 |
Attention: ZET 9 is intended only for astrologists, for a long time and successfully using ZET 8.
To install ZET 9 Lite in your computer:
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Download ZET 9 Lite installer, release 52 of 17 November 2009, 13 MB in size: |
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Save the file. If you have a slow or unreliable connection, check that the downloaded file's size is correct (Windows's "Properties" menu item for the file). |
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Run the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions. The default installation path is C:\Program Files\ZET 9\. This may be changed if you require a different path. If you have ZET 8, it is not necessary to install ZET 9 over it in the ZET 8 folder - this is not an upgrade, but a different program. |
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The program is about ready to use.
With Windows Vista or 7 you should to run ZET in administrator mode. To set this mode: Run it from the "ZET 9" shortcut on the Desktop. Do not use ZET in maximized mode with Windows Vista or 7, it dramatically reduces computer speed (but the full-screen mode is allowed). If still problem, shot the "User Account Control" Windows tool. |
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Update ZET to the latest release with auto-update wizard ![]() If your computer have an Anti-Virus Scaner or FireWall checking an Internet connection, then "zet.exe" application, "zaytsev.com" and "astrozet.net" domains, which used while auto-update, should be listed in acception area of these programs. If ZET starts with "Error #13" message, then setup ZET "Compatibility with Windows 95" mode. See ZET shortcut, invoke popup menu, choose Properties, Compatibility. If the auto-update function do not work by any reason, you can do it manually (see "Updating ZET 9 Lite to latest release" chapter below). |
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If you have ZET 8 on your computer, you can import your existing databases, settings, etc into ZET 9. The import facility is on the Settings menu: select "Import from ZET 8", and follow the instructions of the import wizard. |
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You may need to adjust the size of chart elements.
See Chart Settings, "Size". |
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If you wish, you can install additional files and utilities:
See "Additional Files" chapter below. |
If your ZET supports the auto-update, then use ZET auto-update wizard
("Help" button, "Update ZET" menu item).
In other case you can install the latest release manually.
To install updates manually do following:
Set following event data: 14 May 1958, 1:30 (GMT+3), Moskva, Russia (55n45 37e35).
Set: Tropical Zodiac, ecliptical geocentric system, Placidus houses, Mean Nodes (default settings). Include Chiron in the calculation.
Calculate the chart and compare the results with the ZET screenshot zet-14-05-58.gif and the screenshot at www.astro.com: astrocom-14-05-58.gif (True Nodes).
If anything is different, you may have a problem. If you cannot resolve it, e-mail me.
Situations may arise in which it is necessary to transfer the program onto another computer, or to restore it after reinstallation of the operating system, or to transfer data and settings from an old version of the program to a new one. In these case, after installation of the latest distribution kit, you will need to copy the following files and folders over from the back-up media. It is desirable in any case to make back-up copies of these on a regular basis. (In the following list [ZET] stands for the folder where ZET was installed):
You may read about professional ZET versions Pro and Geo at the ZET features page. To upgrade ZET to the required version:
| 1) | Purchase a Registration Key for the ZET version you require (see the Registration page). |
| 2) | Read the User Instruction for installation ZET Professional. |
| 3) | Install the registration key according this Instruction. |
| 4) | Install the professional upgrade as described above in the "Updating ZET 9 to latest release" chapter. |
| 5) | Install additional files (optional):
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You can install the following additional files:
Crux;Centaurus_Crux_Hevelius Carina;Argo-Navis_Hevelius Puppis;Argo-Navis_Hevelius Vela;Argo-Navis_Hevelius Pyxis;Argo-Navis_Hevelius
When unzipping these files it is necessary to specify a path to the main ZET folder,
for example,
"C:\Program Files\ZET 9\".
The time calculator is a small program which converts
calendar dates to astronomical Julian Days and vice versa, and can also calculate
the difference between any two dates as a number of years, days, etc.
Download (197 KB).
ZET 8 CD
You can order ZET 9 Geo CD with delivering by postal mail. The CD contains full ZET installation set, which consists all ZET components, including new just updated topographical map 471 MB in size, not required additional steps to install it.
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