WDC FreeSDK Download & Installation Guide


Step 1

The FreeSDK can be found on our Tools page.

FreeSDK screen shot


Click on the FreeSDK Download button.



Step 2

Fill in the web form. Note that required fields are marked by * red asterisks.
FreeSDK form


After completing the form click on the submit button.

Step 3

Download the software


Click on the FreeSDK Download button.

Step 4

Choose Run to Install the Software


When the following popup appears choose Run.

Step 5

The file should start to download.

The file should download


Step 6

When the file is downloaded the following window will appear.

Choose run once again


When the following popup appears choose Run.

Step 7

Installer begins the setup.


The installer will begin the setup.

Step 8

Ready to start install


Select Next.

Step 9

The end user agreement will appear.

You must accept the terms of license agreement


You must select I accept the terms in the license agreement in order to continue.

After this you can select Next

Step 10

You can see the complete list of program information.

List of program information


The FreeSDK includes the following tools


After reviewing select Next.

Step 11

You can now choose to install the software for all computer users or just for the current profile.

Install software for all computer users or just for the current profile


All Users or Just Me


After making your selection choose Next.

Step 12

The setup is now complete and ready to install the FreeSDK.

The program is now ready to install


Select Next.

Step 13

The program will start installing.

Step 14

The Program is not insalled click finish


You should now choose to Run FreeSDK now to test the install.

Select Finish

Step 15

The TIDE for FreeSDK software should now be running.

The TerbiumIDE should now be running


Step 16

The launch icon for TIDE is now located in your windows start menu, along with the TIDE User’s Guide.

The TIDE Software is located in your start menu