Creative Golf 3D & Golfisimo Install Guide
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Downloading the Software
1. The Creative Golf 3D / Course Library / Golfisimo software can be downloaded from the links on the DataCrea Website Directly.
CREATIVE 3D GOLF & GOLFISIMO DOWNLOAD PAGE
2. Locate the DOWNLOAD for the specific software you are installing, as shown in the images below (These are not links, but reference to what you will find in the link above):
- Creative Golf 3D Software - Comes with basic courses.
- Creative Golf 3D Course Library - Includes all other course offerings. Sold as a yearly subscription.
- Golfisimo Software - Gaming software sold separately from Creative 3D Golf Software.
3. The download will begin through your internet web browser. You may be offered the option to select a download location, or this may download directly to your Windows Download Folder. -
Installing the Software
1. Locate and double-click on the installation file to begin the installation process:
- Note: If installing multiple files please run each installation individually.
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Installing Creative Golf 3D Software
1. Once you have selected the Creative Golf 3D Software installation, you will be prompted to accept the License Agreement. Select the I Agree button to proceed.
2. The installation will display the Choose Components Install screen. Creative Golf 3D is selected by default. Other items may be automatically selected if the installer determines they have not yet been installed onto your computer. Select Next to proceed.
- Note: These components are Windows Installation Components that assist with running the software correctly. If you do not have these, select each component and re-install.
3. The Installation Location will be pre-selected to allow the software directory access to all necessary software components. Select Next to proceed.
4. The Software will install. Please wait until the end of this process.
5. Once complete, the Creative Golf 3D Installation will prompt you to select Finish.
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Installing Creative Golf 3D Course Library
1. Both the Creative 3D Course Installation file and Creative Golf 3D Course .7z Zip file must be present in the same location on your computer before running the installer. Once confirmed, Double-Click the SetupCreativeGolf3D_CourseLibrary.exe File.
2. Once you have selected the Creative Golf 3D Course Library Subscription installation, you will be prompted to accept the License Agreement. Select the I Agree button to proceed.
3. The installation will display the Choose Components Install screen. Creative Golf 3D is selected by default. Other items may be automatically selected if the installer determines they have not yet been installed onto your computer. Select Next to proceed.
- Note: These components are Windows Installation Components that assist with running the software correctly. If you do not have these, please select each component and re-install it.
4. The Installation Location will be pre-selected in order to allow the software directory to access all necessary software components. Select Next to proceed.
5. The Software will now install. Please wait until the end of this process.
6. Once complete, the Creative Golf 3D Course Library Subscription Installation will prompt you to select Finish.
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Installing Golfisimo Software
1. Once you have selected the Golfisimo Software installation, you will be prompted to accept the License Agreement. Select the I Agree button to proceed.
2. The installation will display the Choose Components Install screen. Golfisimo is selected by default. Other items may be automatically selected if the installer determines they have not yet been installed onto your computer. Select Next to proceed.
- Note: These components are Windows Installation Components that assist with running the software correctly. If you do not have these, please select each component and re-install it.
3. The Installation Location will be be pre-selected in order to allow the software directory to access all necessary software components. Select Next to proceed.
4. The Software will now install. Please wait until the end of this process.
5. Once complete, please select Finish.
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Activating the Software
Each software instance will require a Product Key be presented to unlock full access.
- Note: Creative Golf 3D is able to be run in DEMO mode with limited options. If you believe you have begun use in DEMO mode please return to the main software launch screen and activate your Software Product Key to unlock full access.
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Activating Creative Golf 3D
1. Launch the Software from the Desktop Icon. If no desktop icon is present, use you windows taskbar and search Creative Golf 3D.
2. You will be prompted to enter your Creative Golf 3D Product Key. Once you have entered a Valid Product Key, the Activate and Start Game button will become available to select.
If you would like to review your active product keys, you may enter the License Manager by selecting the Details button. This can later be located and referenced by Searching the Windows Task Bar for "License Manager"
3. Once you have Activated the Creative Golf 3D Product Code, you will be presented with the FSX LIVE Sign-In screen. Here you must enter a FSX LIVE username that is currently associated to an Active FSX 2018 or FSX 2020 Installation. Select the Submit button when ready to sign-in.
- Note: This Sign-In is case sensitive, so if your login is rejected please review to be sure you are using Capital and Lowercase characters where needed.
4. Once the FSX LIVE username and password are confirmed you will receive notice of completion. This will then disappear and allow you access to the Creative Golf 3D Main Menu.
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Activating the Creative Golf 3D Course Library Subscription
The Creative Golf 3D Course Library Subscription requires its own independent purchase and product key activation. Once activated the software will allow access to all installed courses within the Creative Golf 3D Software.
1. Launch the Creative Golf 3D Software from the desktop Icon. If no desktop icon is present, use the Windows taskbar and search Creative Golf 3D.
2. You will then be prompted to enter your Creative Golf 3D Course Library Subscription Product Key. Once you have entered a Valid Product Key, the Activate and Start Game button will become available to select.
If you would like to review your active product keys you may enter the License Manager by selecting the Details button. This can later be located and referenced by searching the Windows Task Bar for "License Manager"
3. Please log in to FSX Live if you have not yet done so whilst activating the Creative Golf 3D Software. Otherwise, the same information will be applied to your Course Library activation.
4. Once complete, you will be presented to connect a device and then to the Creative Golf 3D Software Main Menu. The Course Library Subscription will be active and will allow you access to play each course for the duration of your subscription.
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Activating Golfisimo
The Golfisimo Software requires its own independent purchase and product key activation. However, it is launched from within the Creative Golf 3D Software.
1. Launch the Creative Golf 3D Software from the Desktop Icon. If no desktop icon is present, use you windows taskbar and search Creative Golf 3D.
2. You will then be prompted to enter your Golfisimo Product Key. Once you have entered a Valid Product Key, the Activate and Start Game button will become available to select.
If you would like to review your active product keys, you may enter the License Manager by selecting the Details button. This can later be located and referenced by Searching the Windows Task Bar for "License Manager"
3. If you have not yet logged into FSX Live, you will be prompted to login to FSX Live while activating the Creative Golf 3D Software. Otherwise, the same information will be applied to your Golfisimo Software activation.
4. Once complete, you will be presented to connect a device and then to the Creative Golf 3D Software Main Menu. The Golfisimo Option is presented on the bottom left of this screen.
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Getting Started
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User Guide (Manual)
DataCrea is the developer of the Creative Golf 3D Software and Golfisimo Software. A user guide which is available from their website. We recommend reading through this guide to understand how to adjust the Game Settings, Impact Screen Measurements, and Device Type Selection.
User Guide Download Page
The User Guide (Manual) download option will appear like this at the bottom of the DataCrea Download Page :
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Quick Reference:
General Device Connection: This screen will be prompted when first launching the Software. If multiple devices are found, you will be presented with a choice of available devices.
Please ensure your device is powered-on and connected to your computer before launching the software.
Game Settings: Select the Setting Button from the Main Menu:
Impact Screen Measurements: Select the Play Area Button from the Settings Window
Device Type Selection/FSX Live Signin: Select the Foresight option under Tracking Device.
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