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Approved aid and refugee organisations can apply for a free license for OPAL. Just think of the many addresses refugees might have until they find a new home.

 

Free for me?

Please contact us, if you would like to use our services or OPAL for a good purpose. We are happy to assess and consider your request.

 

Free Downloads

 

 

The following free downloads are available for the classic OPAL 7.4 and for the new OPAL 8.0 (please note the "Disclaimer").

 

 

Since more than 20 years, the classic OPAL 7.4 version is daily in commercial usage. OPAL 7.4 runs reliable with Microsoft Access 8.0 Runtime on computers with the operating system Microsoft Windows.

 

The new version OPAL 8.0 is now available as a Public Beta Release and runs with the latest technology of Microsoft Access 16.0 Runtime. This includes for example the user-friendly Ribbon-Menus and the automatically displayed Rich-Text-Formatting-Menu as part of the integrated OPAL text processing (see News).

 

 

Note: In Menu OPAL Overview is an overview with screen copies of the version OPAL 7.4 and the complete OPAL presentation for OPAL 7.4 and for OPAL 8.0. The OPAL Presentations for OPAL 7.4 and for OPAL 8.0 are also available for download from this page (here).

 

Note: The version OPAL 8.0 is a Public Beta Release with a few known issues regarding the graphical user interface, which are caused by Microsoft Access 16.0 and/or Microsoft Windows. However, these issues are largely reduced with the now available new version OPAL 8.0. For details please see the file Readme.pdf which is included in the OPAL 8.0 installation program. Please contact us for any questions and feedbacks. Thank you!

 

 

 

 

Download Disclaimer: Dolphin's Design Wolfgang W. Rehfus provides high quality and reliable software but is not responsible for any unforeseen effects caused by software downloaded from this site. Every download and the use of downloaded software from this site is subject to the terms and conditions described in the END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR DOLPHIN'S DESIGN SOFTWARE. Please see the form OPAL Lizenz-Bestellung for details.

 

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Windows login/lock screen with surfing dolphin ...

 

These Windows login/lock screens with the surfing dolphin are amazing. The left image is perfect for Windows 10, the right image is better for Windows 11 (depending on your display settings and the date/time position). Click an image to display the surfing dolphin in your browser. Then select "Open menu / Save Page As" in Mozilla Firefox Browser or e.g. "Tools / File / Save as" in other browsers to save the file on your computer. A short instruction to set the Microsoft Windows Login/Lock screen is here (425 KB PDF). We wish you to enjoy it.

 

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OPAL Information

 

 

The flyer OPAL Information for OPAL 7.4 and for OPAL 8.0 provides a short overview to OPAL. This flyer features some screen shots with the different menus and the most important windows, summarises the main functions and includes the prices.

 

 

 

 

Download the OPAL 7.4 Information flyer now ...

900 KB PDF , 3 pages

Note: To view the document, the Adobe Acrobat Reader must be installed.

 

Download the OPAL 8.0 Information flyer now ...

856 KB PDF , 3 pages

Note: To view the document, the Adobe Acrobat Reader must be installed.

   

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OPAL Presentation

 

 

The OPAL Presentation for OPAL 7.4 and for OPAL 8.0 provides an almost complete overview to the OPAL system featuring many screen shots of the different menus and the most important windows, as well as short and easy-to-read explanations. The OPAL Presentation is a partly animated and self-running slide show.

 

 

 

 

Download or start the OPAL 7.4 Presentation now ... 

OPAL74_Presentation_E.pps

14.3 MB PowerPoint Show

 

Download or start the OPAL 8.0 Presentation now ... 

OPAL80_Presentation_E.ppsx

5.33 MB PowerPoint Show

   

 

 

 

 

1. The file OPAL74_Presentation_E.pps contains the OPAL Presentation. To download the file, click [Save] in the dialog box of your internet browser. Double-click the downloaded file to start the OPAL Presentation.

2. To directly start the presentation, click [Run] or [Open] in the dialog box of your internet browser. This will download the file and automatically start the presentation.

3. To start the OPAL presentation, either Microsoft PowerPoint or the Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer must be installed. Download either the PowerPoint Viewer 97 (2.8 MB) or the PowerPoint Viewer 14 (60.4 MB) from DolphinsDesign.org (please note that the Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer had been retired by Microsoft Corporation, for details see their article View a presentation without PowerPoint).

4. With the link Download WinZip-File with OPAL 7.4 Presentation you can downloadand and save a self-extracting WinZip file (OPAL74_Presentation_E.exe, 10.1 MB) with the OPAL presentation. Open or double-click the downloaded file to unzip and to automatically start the presentation (which may take a moment).

 

1. The file OPAL80_Presentation_E.ppsx contains the OPAL Presentation. To download the file, click [Save] in the dialog box of your internet browser. Double-click the downloaded file to start the OPAL Presentation.

2. To directly start the presentation, click [Run] or [Open] in the dialog box of your internet browser. This will download the file and automatically start the presentation.

3. To start the OPAL presentation, either Microsoft PowerPoint or the Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer must be installed. You can download the Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer 14 (60.4 MB) from DolphinsDesign.org (please note that the Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer had been retired by Microsoft Corporation, for details see their article View a presentation without PowerPoint).

4. With the link Download WinZip-File with OPAL 8.0 Presentation you can download and save a self-extracting WinZip file (OPAL80_Presentation_E.exe, 4.58 MB) with the OPAL presentation. Open or double-click the downloaded file to unzip and to automatically start the presentation.

 

  

 

 

 

Please note that the size of the screen copy objects (e.g. menus, forms, dialogues) in this simple presentation may differ from the size of these objects in the installed and running OPAL system (e.g. menus are enlarged).

We recommend to download OPAL for free and to install the OPAL system to learn and try OPAL with your own data in your own real live situation. By using OPAL for free you can directly benefit from its user-friendliness and functionality. Please contact us for all your support questions (Support@DolphinsDesign.org).

 

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OPAL Installation - OPAL Setup Program

 

 

The OPAL Setup Programs for OPAL 7.4 and for OPAL 8.0 include the OPAL installation program, the OPAL presentation and the complete online documentation. For OPAL 7.4 the required Microsoft Access Run-Time Version is included in the installation program. For OPAL 8.0 the required Microsoft Access Run-Time Version will be downloaded, unless it is already installed. The download includes a free 99 days test license.

 

 

 

1. Installation notes

 

 

 

OPAL 7.4 Installation - Quick and Simple!

941 KB PDF

Note: To view the document, the Adobe Acrobat Reader must be installed.

 

OPAL 8.0 Installation - Quick and Simple!

608 KB PDF

Note: To view the document, the Adobe Acrobat Reader must be installed.

 

 

 

2. Installation program

 

 

 

Free download ...

Download OPAL 7.4 now ...

 

Free download (Public Beta Release) ...

Download OPAL 8.0 now ...

 

 

 

 

 

 

Version:  

OPAL 7.4.575

 

OPAL 8.0.575 (Public Beta Release, see News)

 

 

 

Date:

7.8.2025

7.8.2025

 

File name:

OPAL74575_Setup_E.exe

OPAL80575_Beta_Setup_E.exe

 

Date of file:

14.8.2025

20.8.2025

 

Type of file:

Self-extracting WinZip file

Self-extracting executable file (SSE Setup installer)

 

Size of file:

64.7 MB

26.1 MB

 

Operating systems:

Microsoft Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP

 

Microsoft Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, or Windows 7 Service Pack 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Download the file with a click on the link Download the OPAL 7.4 Setup Program now. In the 'File Download' dialog box click the button [Save] or [Save under]. Save the file in any folder on your computer (e.g. C:\OPAL\Setup-Programs\OPAL74575_Setup_E.exe). This executable file contains the compressed files of the OPAL Setup Program and the Microsoft Access 8.0 Runtime Version.

2. Some Anti-Virus-Programs (e.g. Norton 360) block the download of new or unknown executable files (*.exe) without doing any technical security examination of the file. Such Anti-Virus-Programs delete the file automatically after the download simply because the anti virus program does not know the file. In this case the Anti-Virus-Program must be deactivated temporarily for the download. We recommend to use Microsoft Security Essentials or Windows Defender.

3. Start the OPAL 7.4 Setup Program with a double-click on the downloaded file. The compressed files of the OPAL Setup Program will be extracted and the OPAL Setup Program will be started.

a)  If Windows SmartScreen prevents running the downloaded file, because Windows SmartScreen doesn't know the application and the publisher, depending on your version of Windows (e.g. in Windows 10) you need to click on "More Info" and then on "Run anyway".

b)  If (e.g. in Windows 10 with Firefox) the dialogs WinZip SelfExtractor "Error 0 running command .\Setup.exe" and the Program Compatibility Assistant "Compatibility settings have been applied" appear, close these dialogs and start the OPAL Setup Program again. In case the Program Compatibility Assistant reappears, click the option "Yes, this program worked correctly" to confirm. In the latest version of Windows 10, this error usually does not occur anymore.

4. Please note:

●   OPAL 7.4 Installation - Quick and Simple!  (941 KB PDF )

●   Microsoft Windows 11 has a few minor visual restrictions, because Windows 10 and Windows 11 are not fully compatible (e.g. some small pictures or symbols on buttons are not displayed correctly).

●   Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 - operation, tips and suggested improvements  (814 KB PDF )

 

1. Download the file with a click on the link Download the OPAL 8.0 Installation Program now. In the 'File Download' dialog box click the button [Save] or [Save under]. Save the file in any folder on your computer (e.g. C:\OPAL\Setup-Programs\OPAL80575_Beta_Setup_E.exe). This executable file contains the compressed files of the OPAL Setup Program. The Microsoft Access 16.0 Runtime version is automatically downloaded and installed, unless it is already installed.

2. Some Anti-Virus-Programs (e.g. Norton 360) block the download of new or unknown executable files (*.exe) without doing any technical security examination of the file. Such Anti-Virus-Programs delete the file automatically after the download simply because the anti virus program does not know the file. In this case the Anti-Virus-Program must be deactivated temporarily for the download. We recommend to use Microsoft Security Essentials or Windows Defender. 

3. Start the OPAL 8.0 Setup Program with a double-click on the downloaded file. The compressed files of the OPAL Setup Program will be extracted and the OPAL Setup Program will be started.

a) If Windows SmartScreen prevents running the downloaded file, because Windows SmartScreen doesn't know the application and the publisher, depending on your version of Windows (e.g. in Windows 10) you need to click on "More Info" and then on "Run anyway".

4. Please note:

●   OPAL 8.0 Installation - Quick and Simple!  (940 KB PDF )

●   Microsoft Windows 11 has a few minor visual restrictions, because Windows 10 and Windows 11 are not fully compatible (e.g. some small pictures or symbols on buttons are not displayed correctly).

●   Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 - operation, tips and suggested improvements  (814 KB PDF )

 

 

3. Invitation

 

 

 

You are invited to send us a Registration E-Mail to register your download for free, to request our free installation and start-up support and to receive the latest OPAL information.

 

You may test OPAL 99 days for free. During the trial period you can order any OPAL license for any OPAL product to continue using the already installed OPAL system and your OPAL database.

 

 

 

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OPAL License-Order

 

This document contains the form OPAL License Order and the END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR DOLPHIN'S DESIGN SOFTWARE. To ensure, that OPAL will be used only for peaceful, sustainable and legal purposes, license owners are requested to print and sign this document including the OPAL usage restrictions:

I / We confirm explicitly to use OPAL only for peaceful, sustainable and legal purposes and to agree with the usage restrictions in the End User License Agreement for Dolphin's Design Software:

«The SOFTWARE-PRODUCT may NOT be used for activities which do not conform with the human rights or the dignity of man (Universal Declaration of Human Rights, United Nations General Assembly in Paris on 10 December 1948, General Assembly resolution 217 A), which are racist, harmful to health or harmful to environment. Excluded are particularly usage, support, production and trade in the areas of military technology, nuclear technology, gen-technology and agro-chemistry. DOLPHIN'S DESIGN has the right to reject license-orders without giving reasons.»

To obtain your exclusive OPAL license, please download this document onto your computer. Complete the order form on page 1 and print the entire document on one A4 sheet (front and back). Sign the completed form and return the document by mail to one of the addresses stated on the form. You will receive your exclusive OPAL license as soon as possible via e-mail.

 

 

Download the OPAL 7.4 License-Order now ...

552 KB PDF

Note: To view the document, the Adobe Acrobat Reader must be installed.

 

Download the OPAL 8.0 License-Order now ...

552 KB PDF

Note: To view the document, the Adobe Acrobat Reader must be installed.

 

 

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