Chapter 4. Installation and First Start

Table of Contents
Install using InstallAnywhere
Install through Java Web Start
Install from a ZIP file
Environment Variables

To install Poseidon for UML, you can choose any one of the following installation procedures:

Install using InstallAnywhere

The easiest way to install Poseidon for UML is to use the InstallAnywhere installer for your platform. If you already have a recent Java version installed, you can download the installer for your platform that does not include Java. If you do not have Java installed or if you are not sure of the version, you can download the installer that includes Java.

The installer will ask you for an installation folder and where you would like your shortcuts. Free disk space of about 20 MB is required.

Following installation, you can start Poseidon for UML by selecting the icon placed in the “Start” menu by the installer.