Installation
Installation Steps
All of the services provided by PlantX use a simple utility called ConneX to install and upgrade
the required software.
To download the ConneX utility, follow the instructions below:
Windows
- Click on this link connex.exe
- Download the file and it should be in the Downloads folder
- Move Connex to your Desktop
- Open Connex
- If you are asked to download Java click here
- Enter your email and password provided with your membership or click here to start a free trial.
- The PlantX application is now ready to use.
- If you have any problems with this, please Call 888-5-PLANTX or email info@plantx.net us as soon as possible.
Mac/Linux
Note: we are unable to fully support Mac or Linux because not all features may not be accessible.
- Click on this link connex.jar
- Save the file and/or go to the downloads folder
- Move connex.jar to your Desktop
- Open connex.jar
- If you are asked to download Java click here
- Enter your email and password provided with your membership or click here to start a free trial.
- The PlantX application is now ready to use.
- If you have any problems with this, please Call 888-5-PLANTX or email info@plantx.net us as soon as possible.
Android
- Open the Google Play Store
- The Android application is available in the Google Play Store, under PlantX.net Field. The PlantX.Net Calendar app, PlantX.Net Clicker App and PlantX.Net Item Scan.
- Install the apps you would like.
- The app will now appear in your phone's menu.
Installation Requirements
PlantX applications are written in Java, which allows them to run on a number of operating systems. Windows and Linux are the two most common, but other operating systems supported by Java will work just as well.
Hardware
- Internet Connection All PlantX applications are Internet-hosted and require a connection to the Internet. Although the applications are designed to run over slower internet connections, but a Broadband Connection is recommended.
- Less than 500MB Hard Disk Space Installing all applications requires only a small amount of storage. For performance, it is best to have some additional space.
- 4 GB RAM Memory This is considered a minimum for Windows and other operating systems. This is the total amount of memory required, not in addition to what you already have. Since Java tends use a lot of memory, it is recommend that you have a minimum of 4GB of RAM or more.
- HD 720 (1200x720) Monitor Typical minimum resolution used by most monitors. Of course, 1920x1080 would be better, and is much more likely to be used on 21" or larger displays.
Software
- Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11 or Linux 2.6.8 or better
- Java 11 or better
- Adobe Reader or other PDF viewer
Recommendations
- Broadband
Connection Anything is better than a modem!
- Fiber Optic - If you can get it, don't pass it up!
- DSL, cable modem or T1 line will work great.
- Wireless connections work well so long as the interference level is low.
- No wifi? A hotspot on your phone's network will do.
- Satellite is feasible but not recommended. The extraterrestrial round trip adds 2 seconds to every transaction, and that added delay can be taxing on your patience.
- Digital Camera If you sign up for the web hosting services, you will probably want to post pictures of your plants to your website. A phone is also feasible.
- 8GB RAM Memory More memory is always better. Windows 10 and 11 use more memory than ever, and Java also has a tendency to consume vast amounts.
- Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox To best view your website and this documentation, we recommend you install and use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. This is by no means a requirement since Microsoft Edge or Safari will work (with possible bugs).
- Mozilla Thunderbird Thunderbird is an email program. You are more than welcome to use others such as Microsoft Outlook, but Thunderbird seems to perform the best.