CLC Main Workbench aggregates all features of CLC Sequence Viewer, CLC Protein Workbench, and CLC DNA Workbench in one integrated software package

Installation instructions

The download and activation process

The download and license registration process is simple:

  1. Download the program
  2. Stay connected to the internet and install the program
  3. Stay connected to the internet and start up the program
  4. Go through the license activation procedure which appears on your screen
  5. You can now use the program, even when you are not connected to the internet

Send an email to support@clcbio.com if you need any help in the process.

Installation instructions

Mac OS X 10.3 or later

If your browser doesn't automatically mount the downloaded disk-image, do this by double-clicking the file. Launch the installer and follow the instructions on the screen.

Microsoft Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000

After the installer has been downloaded, double-click on the CLC Main Workbench icon and follow the instructions on the screen.

Linux (RedHat/SuSE) installer

The installer is an executable file containing the application.
After the file has been downloaded execute it by running a command similar to:

  # sh CLCMainWorkbench_3_0.sh

A system-wide installation will require root-privileges, but it is possible to install a copy in your home directory.

Linux (RedHat/SuSE) RPM

Download the rpm-package and install it using the rpm-tool by running a command similar to:
  # rpm -ivh CLCMainWorkbench_3_0.rpm

Installation of RPM-packages usually requires root-privileges.

CLC's trial concept

CLC bio offers a fully functional trial version of all our commercial software to all users, free of charge.

Our trial concept is this:

  • Each user is entitled to a total of two weeks of demo of CLC Genomics Workbench, or four weeks of demo of CLC Protein Workbench, CLC DNA workbench, CLC RNA workbench, or CLC Main Workbench.
  • You are most welcome to mail any questions that you may have about the start-up process or the functionality of any CLC Workbench to support@clcbio.com. We will answer your questions as quickly as possible.