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Download Software

The CA Clarity PPM administrator sets up the installation files on the CA Clarity PPM server. To download software, you require:

• Access rights to download the software.
• Administrator rights to install the software.

Note: Even if you have the appropriate access rights, the software may not be available. Make a note of the folder location to which you install the software.

You can download the following software from CA Clarity PPM:

Open Workbench

This application is desktop project management software. You can use Open Workbench as a stand-alone software application or with CA Clarity PPM.

Microsoft Project Interface

Use CA Clarity PPM Microsoft Project Interface to connect Microsoft Project with CA Clarity PPM.

Java Runtime Environment

Use Java Runtime Environment to use XML Open Gateway (XOG) to pass data between CA Clarity PPM and other programs.

Adobe SVG Viewer

Allows you to view graphical portlets and processes.

SAP BusinessObjects Xcelsius 2008

Use Xcelsius to create visualizations and to set up the data connections. Download and install the Xcelsius locally on your computer.

Note: For this download link to display on the Software Downloads page, you require access rights to install Xcelsius. In addition, the CA Clarity PPM administrator must copy the Xcelsius setup zip file to a CA Clarity PPM install folder.

Contact your CA Clarity PPM administrator if you are unable to download Xcelsius.

CA Clarity UI Themes as Xcelsius Color Schemes

Gives the Xcelsius visualizations the same colors as your portlets and pages in CA Clarity PPM. The CA Clarity PPM UI themes are available to use in Xcelsius visualizations.

Follow the instructions on the Software Downloads page to make the UI themes available as Xcelsius color schemes.

Design Files for Stock Xcelsius Visualizations

Helps you get started with sample implementations. You can use the Xcelsius visualizations design files (.XLF) as is, or you can use them as a starting point to design your own Xcelsius visualizations.

Note: For more information about Xcelsius, see the CA Clarity-Xcelsius Implementation Guide.

Follow these steps:

1. Open Home, and from Personal, click Account Settings.
2. Click Software Downloads.
3. Click the Download link corresponding to the software.

   Depending on the software you select, a series of file download, "Save As", and install windows open.

4. Follow the download instructions.

Note: See your CA Clarity PPM administrator for any assistance if you are unable to download the required client software. In addition, contact your administrator if you have questions about the download process.