Installer Overview
What RasterexInstaller.exe installs, the installation flow, and what to do after installation.
Before running the installer, ensure these requirements are met.
- Windows Server or Windows 10/11
- Administrator rights (Run as Administrator)
- IIS installed with Static Content feature (required for all packages)
- Node.js installed (required for running the db backend)
Download the current supported installer for new deployments and upgrades.
This release includes Placement-related updates and Batch Export support. After installation, or after any backend .env change, restart the DB backend process or service so the new configuration is applied.
RasterexInstaller.exe is a self-contained Windows installer (Burn bundle) that installs three MSI packages in sequence.
The installer bundles everything needed, just download and run as Administrator.
- Backend: 3rd-party Rasterex document canvas engine
- Rasterex Backend: Express.js server files for API and file processing
- Rasterex Canvas: The user interface for viewing and interacting with documents
Packages install in this order. Each must complete before the next begins.
- 1. Backend: Interactive license UI (user must accept)
- 2. Rasterex Backend: Copies server files to C:\Program Files\RasterexBackend
- 3. Rasterex Canvas: Creates IIS site on port 4203
After installation, additional configuration is required for production deployments.
- Does NOT install Node.js - You must install Node separately to run the backend
- Does NOT run the backend as a service - See the NSSM page for service setup
- Does NOT configure HTTPS/SSL - See SSL & Domain Setup for production security
- Does NOT set up reverse proxy - See Reverse Proxy page if routing backend through IIS