Overview and Installation Instructions:

BCC Architect Software Updates and Service Packs

Support for Output Management Software

BCC Architect Software integrates with Quadient’s output management software to

enhance the document preparation process.

• Integrates with Quadient’s output management software

• Utilizes USPS® CASS Certified™ for address validation
• Includes USPS PAVE™ certified postal presorting for best rates
• Move Update and NCOA updates to ensure that communications reach their
intended recipients

The USPS requires that an update to the CASS files every 95 days, therefore, BCC Software
sends out an update release every other month to maintain compliance with the USPS
regulations. This is a mandatory update that must be completed for the Architect software
to perform properly.

This document is broken down into 5 sections.

Part 1 - Accessing the BCC Software Portal at https://portal.bccsoftware.com/

Part 2 - Full Release Installation Instructions: BCC Architect
Part 3 - Service Pack Installation Instructions: BCC Architect
Part 4 – Address Correction Data Files Updates
Part 5 - How to Install or Update Registration Keys for the Quadient Architect Software
Part 6 – BCC Software Architect Installation Instructions – Quick Notes:

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Accessing the BCC Software Portal
(portal.bccsoftware.com - https://portal.bccsoftware.com/)

The first step in procuring Architect updates is to contact BCC Software to obtain a
login to the portal webpage. This allows those persons that will need access to
download the Full Release updates and Service Packs from the portal webpage.

1. Email support@bccsoftware.com or you may call 800-357-3020 to reach BCC

Software Support portal directly.
2. Provide the following information:
a. Company name
b. Company address
c. Contact name
d. Contact phone number
e. Please ask for BCC Software to add you to the email distribution list for
Full Release updates and Service Packs.
f. If multiple people need access to the portal, please indicate those
persons contact information as well.

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Full Release Installation Instructions: BCC Architect

Important: Read the Release Notes before you start your installation. The notes contain
important information about this release. For more information on current releases (-
ReleaseNotes.pdf”) browse to:
https://portal.bccsoftware.com/profile/productdownloads.aspx

To locate the download link for your BCC Architect

1. Click My Profile

2. In the My Product Downloads on the left nav,. Download Page links are only
available for products for which you have a current, valid key.

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To download and install BCC Architect
1. Download and save: Click the download link for the “– Installer.zip” file. The
download takes place in the background and you can continue with other work as the
download completes.

a. The download may begin automatically and saves the file to the download location
that is specified in your browser settings.
- or -
b. You may be prompted to open or save the file to the location of your choice. We
recommend that you save the file to a separate folder to make installation easier.
Browse to that folder and click Save.
Note: Depending on the speed of your internet connection and the size of the
download file, the download can take from a few minutes to several hours.
Also, the Microsoft Operating System may block the zip file. To "unblock" a file, right-
click it in Windows Explorer, choose Properties from the context menu, click
the Unblock button in the lower right-hand corner of the resulting dialog, and
hit OK or Apply.
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/delay/p/unblockingdownloadedfile/
2. Unzip: Unzip or extract the files in the download folder you selected.
To unzip or extract the files, locate and right-click the zip file, point to Extract All,
select a destination folder, and then click Extract.

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 3. Install: Go to the folder where you extracted the files. Right-click
the setup.exe application file and select “Run as Administrator” to start the
installation.
The Architect Server Service must be closed before you run the installation program.
Click Yes to stop the service and continue.

4. Finish: Follow the instructions in the Architect installation wizard to complete the
installation.
5. Reboot: The computer may need a reboot after the installation is complete. If that is
the case, the software will instruct you that a reboot is necessary.

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Service Pack Installation Instructions: BCC Architect

Important: Read the Release Notes before you start your installation. The notes contain
important information about this release. For more information on current releases,
see https://portal.bccsoftware.com/profile/productdownloads.aspx “– ReleaseNotes.pdf”

Installing BCC Architect Service Packs

BCC Architect provides service packs for each release. Each service pack includes the latest
USPS data files, which are required if you use BCC Architect for mail sorting and want access
to the best postal rates. In addition, service packs may include product enhancements and
fixes for issues that customers have reported.

Before you install a service pack, be sure that you have already installed the corresponding
release. For example, you can install the April – May Service Pack 1 only after you install the
April – May Full release.

Important: Service Packs are required. You are notified by email when a service pack
becomes available.

To prepare to install a service pack

1. In the Services Microsoft Management Console snap-in, stop the BCC Architect Server
Service.
2. Close any applications that are using BCC Architect.

To install a BCC Architect service pack

Follow these steps to install the latest service pack using a download.

1. Click My Profile

2. Click My Product Downloads from the left nav. Download Page links are only
available for products for which you have a current, valid key.

3. Download and save: Click the download link for the zip file. The download takes
place in the background and you can continue with other work as the download
completes.
a. The download may begin automatically and saves the file to the download location
that is specified in your browser settings.
- or -
b. You may be prompted to open or save the file to the location of your choice. We
recommend that you save the file to a separate folder to make installation easier.
Browse to that folder and click Save.
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 Note: Depending on the speed of your internet connection and the size of the
download file, the download can take from a few minutes to several hours.
Also, the Microsoft Operating System may block the zip file. To "unblock" a file, right-
click it in Windows Explorer, choose Properties from the context menu, click
the Unblock button in the lower right-hand corner of the resulting dialog, and
hit OK or Apply.
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/delay/p/unblockingdownloadedfile/
4. Unzip: Unzip or extract the files in the download folder you selected.
To unzip or extract the files, locate and right-click the zip file, point to Extract All,
select a destination folder, and then click Extract.

5. Install: Go to the folder where you extracted the files. Right-click

the update.exe application file and select “Run as Administrator” to start the
installation.
The Architect Server Service must be closed before you run the installation program.
Click Yes to stop the service and continue.

6. Finish: Follow the instructions in the Architect installation wizard to complete the
installation.
7. Reboot: The computer may need a reboot after the installation is complete. If that is
the case, the software will instruct you that a reboot is necessary.

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Address Correction Data Files Updates
The USPS® releases new Address Correction files on a monthly basis. CASS Certified™
address matching software uses these files to perform address correction that qualifies
mailings for discounted postage in accordance with USPS requirements.
How the Address Correction Files are Used by the Architect Software
Your Architect Software uses the address correction files to reference the most current USPS
address information. In order to make use of the files, you must either have them installed
on your computer.
Keeping the Address Correction Files Up-to-Date
Each set of Address Correction Data files are valid for a two-month period. You do not need
to install the updated files every month, but you do need to ensure that your address
correction files are updated before they expire.

Benefits of Updating Monthly

Installing every Address Correction Files update will provide you with the latest routes,
streets, and all other changes published by the USPS each month.

Installing and Verifying Address Correction Files

You will find the link to download the USPS® Data Files on the Download Page.

8. Click My Profile

9. Click My Product Downloads from the left nav. Download Page links are only
available for products for which you have a current, valid key.

10. Download and save: Click the download link for the zip file. The download takes
place in the background and you can continue with other work as the download
completes.
a. The download may begin automatically and saves the file to the download location
that is specified in your browser settings.
- or -
b. You may be prompted to open or save the file to the location of your choice. We
recommend that you save the file to a separate folder to make installation easier.
Browse to that folder and click Save.
Note: Depending on the speed of your internet connection and the size of the
download file, the download can take from a few minutes to several hours.

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 Also, the Microsoft Operating System may block the zip file. To "unblock" a file, right-
click it in Windows Explorer, choose Properties from the context menu, click
the Unblock button in the lower right-hand corner of the resulting dialog, and
hit OK or Apply.
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/delay/p/unblockingdownloadedfile/
11. Unzip: Unzip or extract the files in the download folder you selected.
To unzip or extract the files, locate and right-click the zip file, point to Extract All,
select a destination folder, and then click Extract.

12. Install: Go to the folder where you extracted the files. Right-click
the update.exe application file and select “Run as Administrator” to start the
installation.
The Architect Server Service must be closed before you run the installation program.
Click Yes to stop the service and continue.

13. Finish: Follow the instructions in the Architect installation wizard to complete the
installation.
14. Reboot: The computer may need a reboot after the installation is complete. If that is
the case, the software will instruct you that a reboot is necessary.

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How to Install or Update Registration Keys for the Quadient Architect
Software

Registration keys for Architect can be entered or updated by using a Full

Release install/update file.

Using a downloaded copy of the most recent Full Release zip file. See Full Release
Installation Instructions: BCC Architect

Note: It is ok to rerun the Full Release installer, it will not overwrite any newer files that may
have been installed by a Service Pack

Once the update installer has been launched select Modify on the Welcome screen and then
click Next to continue.

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Enter the new registration keys clicking “Add” after each entry.

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BCC Software Architect Installation Instructions
Quick Notes:
 Browse to the Community website at: https://portal.bccsoftware.com/
 Login with your username and password
 Click on “My Profile” at the top of the screen
 Click “My Product Downloads” from the left nav.
 Click the Download link(s) for the Full Release of the Architect Update (Oct/Nov,
Dec/Jan, Feb/Mar, etc.) “-Install.zip”. Save the file in a location where you will
find it later.
 When the download has completed, Right click the zip file and select Properties
from the drop down.
 Unblock the zip file and click apply
 Extract the files from zip
 Install the full release first and any services packs after (if required). To install
the software correctly, please right click and select “Run as Administrator”
• If your registration keys have expired and you have new keys, click
Modify at the Welcome screen instead of Update so that you may enter
your new keys
 Follow the prompts within the screens of the software (next, next, next, etc.) to
finish the installation of the software.

If the registration keys require update, you must also update your Plugin. To update
your plugin, please perform the following:

 Sign into OMS-500 as an Administrator

 Click System Settings
 Copy the current Quadient US Presort OnPremise (OnPremise version) or
Quadient US Presort (Cloud version) plug in as a backup prior to modification
 Double-click the used Quadient US Presort OnPremise (OnPremise version) or
Quadient US Presort (Cloud version)
 Update the keys under Product Key and Add-on Keys (one per line) or under the
Product Key Section, depending on the version of the plugin installed.
 Please Save the configuration (upper right corner)

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