Getting Started

This guide will walk you through installing Relay Control and creating your first project.

System Requirements

Before installing Relay Control, ensure your system meets the following requirements:

• Operating System: Windows 10/11, macOS 11+, or Ubuntu 20.04+
• Memory: 4GB RAM minimum, 8GB recommended
• Storage: 500MB available disk space
• Display: 1280x720 minimum resolution

Installation

Step 1: Download

Visit the Download page and select the installer for your operating system.

Step 2: Install

Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions:

• Windows: Double-click the .exe file and follow the installation wizard.
• macOS: Open the .dmg file and drag Relay Control to your Applications folder.
• Linux: Extract the .tar.gz archive and run the installer script.

Step 3: Launch

Open Relay Control from your applications menu or desktop shortcut. On first launch, you'll be guided through initial setup.

Creating Your First Project

1. Create a New Project

From the welcome screen, click New Project. Enter a project name and select a location to save your project files.

2. Import Design Documents

Drag and drop your design documents into the project workspace, or use File → Import to browse for files. Relay Control supports:

• Excel spreadsheets (.xlsx, .xls)
• CSV files (.csv)
• PDF documents (.pdf)
• Word documents (.docx)

3. Configure Extraction Rules

Use the extraction editor to define how data should be parsed from your documents. You can use built-in templates or create custom extraction patterns.

4. Validate and Generate

Run validation to check your extracted data against your configured rules. Once validation passes, generate your control system outputs.

Next Steps

Now that you have Relay Control installed, explore these resources: