Dolphin provides MSI files for SuperNova and Dolphin Screen Reader to allow the software to be deployed using various industry standard tools like Microsoft SCCM, PDQ, GPO
Downloading the software
To access the software for deployment, download the Offline installer available from one of the links below.
Please note that the licenses for SuperNova Enterprise and SuperNova Professional allow you to choose any edition(s).
- SuperNova Magnifier & Screen Reader: https://yourdolphin.com/product/networks?pid=4
- SuperNova Magnifier & Speech: https://yourdolphin.com/product/networks?pid=2
- SuperNova Magnifier: https://yourdolphin.com/product/networks?pid=1
- Dolphin ScreenReader: https://yourdolphin.com/product/networks?pid=3
Once downloaded run the offline installer and follow the instructions to download all files required.
Deployment Instructions
Windows 64-bit Installation
Install the product using the following files, if any of these files are not downloaded with the offline installer then they are not required for the edition:
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Filename |
Description |
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One of the following depending on chosen edition:
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Main SuperNova and Dolphin ScreenReader product installers. See the section "Installing the main product MSI as a specific language" to specify the language of the product to install (the installer will default to English unless specified). |
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MicrosoftEdgeWebView2RuntimeInstallerX64.exe |
WebView2 Runtime 64 Bit – required for new help system Installation command: |
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Sam.msi |
Dolphin Synthesiser Access manager (SAM) used for synthesiser and Braille display management. |
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Sam64Addon.msi |
An add-on for SAM on 64-bit operating system. |
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VocExpr Common.msi |
Vocalizer Expressive common components for the SAM driver. |
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<Language>_<Language code>_<Voice name>.msi e.g. English_GB_Daniel.msi |
Vocalizer Expressive voice files. Note the language and name will differ depending on locale. Multiple voices can be installed as part of the deployment. |
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EasyReader.msi (optional) |
EasyReader for Windows, more information here: https://yourdolphin.com/EasyReader-App |
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RemoteSupport.msi (optional) |
TeamViewer components to allow Dolphin Support to assist remotely. |
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Orpheus.msi (optional) |
Dolphin Orpheus synthesizer. This is not required for a SuperNova Magnifier only deployment. |
Ensure the computer is restarted following the installation of the files.
Windows 32-bit Installation
Install the product using the following files, if any of these files are not downloaded with the offline installer then they are not required for the edition:
|
Filename |
Description |
|
One of the following depending on chosen edition:
|
Main SuperNova and Dolphin ScreenReader product installers. See the section "Installing the main product MSI as a specific language" to specify the language of the product to install (the installer will default to English unless specified). |
|
MicrosoftEdgeWebView2RuntimeInstallerX86.exe |
WebView2 Runtime 64 Bit – required for new help system Installation command: |
|
Sam.msi |
Dolphin Synthesiser Access manager (SAM) used for synthesiser and Braille display management. |
|
VocExpr Common.msi |
Vocalizer Expressive common components for the SAM driver. |
|
<Language>_<Language code>_<Voice name>.msi e.g. English_GB_Daniel.msi |
Vocalizer Expressive voice files. Note the language and name will differ depending on locale. Multiple voices can be installed as part of the deployment. |
|
EasyReader.msi (optional) |
EasyReader for Windows, more information here: https://yourdolphin.com/EasyReader-App |
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RemoteSupport.msi (optional) |
TeamViewer components to allow Dolphin Support to assist remotely. |
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Orpheus.msi (optional) |
Dolphin Orpheus synthesizer. This is not required for a SuperNova Magnifier only deployment. |
Ensure the computer is restarted following the installation of the files.
Licensing the deployed software
To automatically license the software and activate the device you require a SuperNova Enterprise license. You can automatically license SuperNova Professional products but the devices will need to be manually activated on each device.
To manually license the software just enter the 25-digit network activation code supplied at time of purchase.
If you need an automatic way to license the software during deployment, please visit:
https://kb.yourdolphin.com/knowledge/deploy-enterprise-license
Uninstall an MSI
To remove an MSI silently with no UI use the command:
msiexec /x <path to the MSI file> /qn
Installing the main product MSI as a specific language
SETUPLANGLIST language codes
The command line argument SETUPLANGLIST="xxxxx" defines the default user interface language for SuperNova or Dolphin ScreenReader.
This example command line would install SuperNova Magnifier & ScreenReader with a Dutch interface:
MSIEXEC /i "SnovaSuite.MSI" SETUPLANGLIST="00031" /qn
Change the value "00031" to your language of choice. Available language codes:
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00001 |
US English |
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00020 |
Arabic |
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00031 |
Dutch |
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00033 |
French |
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00034 |
Spanish (international) |
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00038 |
Croatian |
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00042 |
Czech |
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00044 |
UK English |
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00046 |
Swedish |
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00047 |
Norwegian |
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00048 |
Polish |
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00049 |
German |
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00052 |
Latin Spanish |
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00091 |
Hindi |
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00354 |
Icelandic |
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00358 |
Finnish |
|
01086 |
Mandarin (Simplified) |
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10042 |
Slovak |
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10044 |
Welsh |
|
10086 |
Cantonese (Traditional) |
Change the default Settings folder location
Location of Settings
By default any changes to the SuperNova settings are saved in the following location:
%userprofile%\ AppData\Local\dolphin\[prod][ver] \Settings
Where [prod] represents the product name and [ver] represents the product version. For example, SuperNova Magnifier & ScreenReader version 22.01 settings are saved in the \..\SnovaSuite2201\Settings folder.
Change settings for a single user
If you would like to update the path to the settings for a single you need to carry out the following steps:
- Launch the registry editor (Windows Key + R, regedit.exe)
- Create the following registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Dolphin\SuperNova2201
*You must modify the version number to match the version installed, for example, the key must be SuperNova2201 if you have SuperNova Magnifier & ScreenReader version 22.01 installed.
Create an expandable string value in the above key called “Settings”.
- Set the value data to be the folder location, for example, H:\Settings or %USERPROFILE%\SnovaSettings
Change settings location for multiple users
If you would like to update settings location in a network environment or for a multiple user machine you can change the behaviour of SuperNova Magnifier & ScreenReader so that it checks for the Settings path in the HKLM branch of the registry. To configure the settings in a multiuser environment you need to carry out the following steps:
- Launch the SuperNova Enterprise Configuration tool (enterpriseconfig.exe in the SuperNova program files directory by default C:\Program Files (x86)\Dolphin\SnovaSuite2201.
- Navigate to the Features tab and select the "Enable HKLM Settings", then OK to apply the change.
(Alternatively create the following registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Dolphin\SnovaSuite2201\Config with a DWORD value name “EnableHKLMSettingsPath” and the data set to “1”)
- Create one of the following keys:
- x86 OS: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Dolphin\SuperNova2201
- x64 OS: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\Dolphin\SuperNova2201
*You must modify the version number to match the version installed, for example, the key must be SuperNova2201 if you have SuperNova Magnifier & ScreenReader version 22.01 installed.
- Create an expandable string value called “Settings”.
- Set the value data to be the folder location, for example, H:\Settings or %USERPROFILE%\SnovaSettings
Additional online resources
Please find below some useful EXTERNAL links (English):
- Microsoft MSDN - Standard Installer Command-Line Options.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/aa372024%28v=vs.85%29.aspx - Technet - Msiexec (command-line options).
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc759262%28v=ws.10%29.aspx#BKMK_SetLogging - Dolphin Product Support Knowledge Base.
https://kb.yourdolphin.com/knowledge