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Zap Data Hub – Install the mandatory Data Gateway for the HandiSoft model

Install the Zap Data Hub Data Gateway on the HandiSoft server, confirm the service is running, and test the HandiSoft connector

The HandiSoft model requires the new version of the Zap Data Hub Data Gateway. The Data Gateway must be installed on the server where HandiSoft is installed, and the service must be running before HandiSoft data can be processed in Zap Data Hub.


How to install the Data Gateway for HandiSoft

1. Open the Data Gateways area

  1. Log in to Zap Data Hub as an Administrator or Full Designer

  2. Click the settings cog in the top-right

  3. Select Data gateways

2. Download the installer

  1. Click Download installer to get the latest Data Gateway setup file

3. Install the Data Gateway on the server

  1. Run the installer on the same server where HandiSoft is installed

  2. Complete the installation steps

  3. Ensure the Data Gateway service is running

    • Installation instructions are available in Install a Data Gateway (Zap documentation)

4. Confirm the gateway connection in Zap Data Hub

  1. Open Resource Explorer

  2. Expand Access HandiSoft

  3. Double-click the Access HandiSoft source

  4. Click the HandiSoft hyperlink

  5. Complete the Connection details

  6. Select Test connection to confirm the gateway is communicating successfully


.NET Framework 4.8 requirement

The new Data Gateway requires Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8.
Previous versions used .NET 4.5.1, so this may need to be updated on your server.

Note: Installing .NET Framework 4.8 requires a server restart once installation is complete

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