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==OSCAR Help==
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This installation guide is part of the suite of OSCAR help articles. See [[OSCAR Help]].
  
==Download page==
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==OSCAR installation process==
OSCAR is available at the following web page: https://sleepfiles.com/OSCAR/
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Installing OSCAR requires only a few steps:
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# Download the OSCAR installer for your computer from [https://www.sleepfiles.com/OSCAR/ the official download page].
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# Install OSCAR. This process differs for each type of computer, [[#Download and install|see below]] for details.
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# Run OSCAR and select where you want OSCAR to save your data when it asks you. You can simply accept its recommendation.
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## '''Note:''' Do not select the SD card itself as the destination. Select a location on your PC hard drive (or just accept the recommendation).
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# If you've been using SleepyHead, [[#Migrating or copying SleepyHead data|see below]] for how to migrate your previous SleepyHead data. Otherwise, see "[[Running OSCAR for the first time]]" to set up a new profile and import the data from your machine.
  
There are OSCAR versions available for Windows, Apple Mac and Linux.
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==Download and install==
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OSCAR is available at the official download page: '''https://www.sleepfiles.com/OSCAR/'''
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There are OSCAR versions available for Windows, Apple Mac and Linux. Detailed instructions may be found at the following links:
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* [[OSCAR Installation: Windows]]
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* [[OSCAR Installation: Apple Mac]]
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* [[OSCAR Installation: Linux]]
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* [[OSCAR Installation: Chrome OS]]
  
 
You may also read the page in a number of different languages - the list of languages is along the top of the page.
 
You may also read the page in a number of different languages - the list of languages is along the top of the page.
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OSCAR is open source software, and there are links to the source code near the bottom of the page. Note that this is for software developers - the great majority of users don't need to worry about the source code.
 
OSCAR is open source software, and there are links to the source code near the bottom of the page. Note that this is for software developers - the great majority of users don't need to worry about the source code.
  
==Windows version==
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== OSCAR data folder ==
 
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OSCAR needs to set up a folder to store your data in. Click '''OK''' to accept the recommended folder or '''No''' to select an alternative folder. '''Note:''' Do not select the SD card itself as the destination. Select a location on your PC hard drive (or just accept the recommendation).<br /><br />
===32 bit or 64 bit===
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[[File:Oscar data dialog.png]]
The Windows version is available as both 32 bit and 64 bit. In general the 32 bit version would be used on older computers and the 64 bit on later computers. If you are unsure which version to use, type "About Windows" into the Windows search bar. A new window will open giving details about your computer, including whether it is a 32 bit or 64 bit system. (See image) If you are still in doubt, select the 32 bit version.
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[[File:About Windows.png|300px|thumb|right|About Windows: Click for a larger version]]
 
 
 
* In page https://sleepfiles.com/OSCAR/ click the link for Windows 32 bit or 64 bit download.
 
* The installation file will now download to your computer
 
** '''Important:''' Some web browsers (eg Chrome) may give you a warning that the downloaded file is unsafe and may damage your computer. Provided you have downloaded Oscar from the link above you can safely ignore this warning and select "Keep file". Browsers other than Chrome (eg Edge, Firefox) may use a different format, but the concept is the same.
 
** The usual (default) location for a downloaded file is '''My Downloads''' or '''C:\user\xxx\downloads''' where the xxx is replaced by your name (eg C:\user\bill\downloads)
 
** You may have set your computer so that the default is in a different location.
 
* Navigate to the download folder and identify the OSCAR installation file. It will have a name similar to, not not necessarily exactly the same as '''OSCAR-1.0.0-beta-7-Win32-57c3e4c3.exe'''
 
 
 
==Apple Mac version==
 
 
 
 
 
==Linus vesrion==
 
 
 
 
 
# Download OSCAR (tbd URL download page)
 
# Move the download file (OSCAR x.x.x-Winxx-067674CA.zip) to a new directory.  Suggested ''C:\OSCAR''
 
# Right click on the downloaded file (OSCAR 1.0.0-Winxx-067674CA.zip) and select "'''Extract All'''"
 
# Navigate to the OSCAR.exe (''C:\OSCAR''\OSCAR-x.x.x-Winxx\OSCAR-x.x.x\'''OSCAR.exe''') This is the file you want to execute.
 
 
 
Windows, especially Windows 10 may attempt to protect your PC from this new download and the below popups may appear.<br />
 
Click on the "'''More info'''" button, and then<br />
 
 
 
[[File:WindowsProtectedYourPC.PNG]]
 
 
 
Click on the "'''Run anyway'''"<br />
 
 
 
[[File:WindowsProtectedYourPC-MoreInfo.PNG]]
 
  
Any additional Anti-Virus software that you are running may react in a similar manner.
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== Migrating or importing SleepyHead data ==
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If you have previously used SleepyHead, OSCAR gives you two options to bring your existing data across from SleepyHead to OSCAR:
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* '''Migrate''' your data - this is only done once during installation and copies all your SleepyHead data plus your profiles and settings to the new OSCAR data folder. Data is updated as required to reflect changes between SleepyHead and OSCAR.  This is the recommended procedure for the majority of users.  
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** Details here: [[Migrating SleepyHead data]]
  
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* '''Import''' your data from SleepyHead or other OSCAR profile - this can be done anytime after OSCAR has been installed and run. Importing the data only brings the raw data from your CPAP machine and doesn't bring across your profiles or settings. Importing only works if SleepyHead was set up to save a backup copy of your machine data. This process is a little more convoluted and is only recommended for users who are comfortable importing data from files on their computer.
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** Details here: [[Importing SleepyHead data]]
  
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OSCAR Help

This installation guide is part of the suite of OSCAR help articles. See OSCAR Help.

OSCAR installation process

Installing OSCAR requires only a few steps:

  1. Download the OSCAR installer for your computer from the official download page.
  2. Install OSCAR. This process differs for each type of computer, see below for details.
  3. Run OSCAR and select where you want OSCAR to save your data when it asks you. You can simply accept its recommendation.
    1. Note: Do not select the SD card itself as the destination. Select a location on your PC hard drive (or just accept the recommendation).
  4. If you've been using SleepyHead, see below for how to migrate your previous SleepyHead data. Otherwise, see "Running OSCAR for the first time" to set up a new profile and import the data from your machine.

Download and install

OSCAR is available at the official download page: https://www.sleepfiles.com/OSCAR/

There are OSCAR versions available for Windows, Apple Mac and Linux. Detailed instructions may be found at the following links:

You may also read the page in a number of different languages - the list of languages is along the top of the page.

OSCAR is open source software, and there are links to the source code near the bottom of the page. Note that this is for software developers - the great majority of users don't need to worry about the source code.

OSCAR data folder

OSCAR needs to set up a folder to store your data in. Click OK to accept the recommended folder or No to select an alternative folder. Note: Do not select the SD card itself as the destination. Select a location on your PC hard drive (or just accept the recommendation).

Oscar data dialog.png


Migrating or importing SleepyHead data

If you have previously used SleepyHead, OSCAR gives you two options to bring your existing data across from SleepyHead to OSCAR:

  • Migrate your data - this is only done once during installation and copies all your SleepyHead data plus your profiles and settings to the new OSCAR data folder. Data is updated as required to reflect changes between SleepyHead and OSCAR. This is the recommended procedure for the majority of users.
  • Import your data from SleepyHead or other OSCAR profile - this can be done anytime after OSCAR has been installed and run. Importing the data only brings the raw data from your CPAP machine and doesn't bring across your profiles or settings. Importing only works if SleepyHead was set up to save a backup copy of your machine data. This process is a little more convoluted and is only recommended for users who are comfortable importing data from files on their computer.

Note that both Migrate and Import leave the existing SleepyHead data untouched so you can still use SleepyHead if you wish to.




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