# Tornado Installation Guide

System Requirements

#### Hardware Requirements <a href="#hardware-requirements" id="hardware-requirements"></a>

* CPU: 2 cores or more
* RAM: 4 GB minimum (8 GB recommended)
* Storage: 1 GB free space minimum
* Internet Connection: Required

#### Software Requirements <a href="#software-requirements" id="software-requirements"></a>

* Operating Systems:
  * Windows 8.1 or later
  * macOS 10.15 or later
  * Linux (Ubuntu 20.04 or later)
* WebView2 Runtime (Windows only - automatically prompted if needed)
* Administrator privileges (optional)

### Download Process <a href="#download-process" id="download-process"></a>

#### 1. How to get Tornado <a href="#id-1.-get-tornado" id="id-1.-get-tornado"></a>

* **Existing customers** can download it via the **Tornado Preview button** in the Main Menu of the AIR console.

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* **Non-AIR customers** can download Tornado through this[ **landing page**](https://www.binalyze.com/products/tornado).
* Navigate to the Tornado download section
* Select your operating system version:

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* Download the appropriate package:
  * Windows: .exe (standalone executable)
  * macOS: .dmg
  * Linux: binary file

#### 2. Verify the Download <a href="#id-2.-verify-the-download" id="id-2.-verify-the-download"></a>

* Check file integrity
* Ensure complete download
* Store in a permanent location

### Installation Steps <a href="#installation-steps" id="installation-steps"></a>

#### Windows <a href="#windows" id="windows"></a>

1. **Tornado Setup**

   * No installation required
   * Place the .exe file in the desired location:

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* Create a shortcut (optional)
* Run directly from any location

1. **First Launch**
   * Double-click the .exe file
   * If WebView2 Runtime is missing:
     * An automatic prompt will appear
     * Follow the WebView2 installation process
     * Tornado will restart automatically
   * The application starts after WebView2 checks
2. **WebView2 Note**
   * Automatically detected and prompted
   * No manual download is needed
   * One-time setup process
   * Required only for Windows 8.1 and 10

#### macOS <a href="#macos" id="macos"></a>

1. **Open the Package**

   * Double-click the .dmg file
   * Drag Tornado to the Applications folder:

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* Verify app installation:

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1. **Security Settings**
   * Open System Preferences
   * Navigate to Security & Privacy
   * Allow Tornado to run (first launch)
2. **First Launch**

   * Launch from the Applications folder or Launchpad
   * Grant necessary permissions

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#### Linux <a href="#linux" id="linux"></a>

1. **Binary Setup**

   `# Navigate to download directory cd ~/Downloads # Make binary executable chmod +x ./tornado # Move to a permanent location (optional) sudo mv tornado /usr/local/bin/ # Run Tornado ./tornado`