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System Requirements & Installation
Before installing the Structural Engineering Library you should have a working knowledge of your computer and its operating conventions. This chapter explains the system requirements and takes you through the steps of installing the software
The Structural Engineering Library Version 5.8 is designed for 32 bit operating systems running Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, NY and XP.
Fixed Storage Space : 25 MB
Processor : 733 MHz Pentium or better
Display : 800x600 w/ Small Fonts, 1024x768 w/Large Fonts (640x480 not supported)
RAM Memory : 8MB Total RAM Minimum
Maintenance Releases : Internet Connection
Installing the Structural Engineering Library
Individual Computer Installation
Tip: Before starting to install this software, have your ENERCALC assigned "KW" registration number handy.....you will be asked to enter it twice.
To Install.....
| • | Insert the CD labeled Structural Engineering Library |
| • | From the Start menu, select Run. |
| • | Type "D:\SETUP" for CD-ROM (substitute the appropriate letter of your diskette or CD ROM drive for "a" or "d"). |
| • | Follow the instructions on the screen and select the Drive and Directory where you wish the software to be installed. (The installation will default to C:\EC55) |
| • | The Setup program will copy all files to your specified drive and directory. |
| • | The Setup program will create an ENERCALC program folder in your "Programs" section of the [Start] button menu and add the Structural Library icons to it. |
| • | Important Notes about the Installation |
| • | The Structural Engineering Library makes NO CHANGES to the system registry, does not change the PATH variable. It does place one file in your Windows directory named EC_55.INI. This file us used to save hundreds of settings that the Structural Engineering Library used during operation. |
| • | If only part of the program screen is visible you probably do not have the minimum required screen resolution -or- are using a font size that is too large. |
| • | Read the information on "Entering your Product Activation Code" later in this document. |
Network Installation
The Structural Engineering Library can be easily installed on a network server and launched remotely from any connected Windows based computer. In this instance the server must be the only location there the software is fully installed to be in conformance with your agreement in licensing.
Within "Product Activation Code" is your ENERCALC User Registration Number and the number of simultaneous users that are allowed. The program will automatically monitor the license usage for you and limit simultaneous executions to the number of licenses owned.
Installation of the Software on the Server
You will need to install the SEL on the server and start it up ONCE to create a License Password file.
| • | Identify the drive and directory location on the server where the software will be installed. Please note that all files are placed in that directory. No changes are made to your Windows Registry, no OCX controls are registered, etc. |
| • | If a demonstration version has previously been installed, use the "Remove Structural Engineering Library" option in the ENERCALC program group. Alternately execute the UNINSTX.EXE program in the ENERCALC installation directory and select the log file displayed. |
| • | Give that directory permanent rear/write/deny none privileges. |
| • | Install Structural Engineering Library from CD-ROM or downloaded file. |
| • | Start the Structural Engineering Library by using the [Start | Programs | Enercalc | SEL 5.8] icon -or- execute the EC55.EXE file. |
| • | A "Demonstration Version" window will appear. Press the [Cancel] button. |
| • | The "What would you like to do ?" window will appear. Press the [Cancel] button. |
| • | From the main program menu select the "User Information" menu item. |
| • | The "User Information" window will appear with another window that says "Network Installation Alert". Select [No]. |
| • | On the window that is displayed, select the "Product Activation Code" tab and enter your PAC. BE CAREFUL TO ENTER THE CHARACTERS CORRECTLY. The PAC will be accepted if entered correctly. |
| • | After entering the last character press [Tab]....the indicator should change to "Registered" and the number of simultaneous executions that are allowed will be shown. |
| • | Installation is now complete. |
Creating an Enercalc link on the Client computer
To use the Structural Engineering Library on any workstation connected to your server you simply create a shortcut to the executable program on the server. The files will be retrieved from the server and the program will run on the workstation.
IMPORTANT! If the software was previously installed on the client computer:
| • | Uninstall the software |
| • | Delete a file named "EC_55.INI" that is in your "Windows" directory. A simple way of doing this is to use Start -> Run -> EC_55.INI -> [Enter]. Notepad.exe will automatically open the file. Highlight ALL lines in the file, delete them, and then save the file. This will effectively erase the file. |
To create a shortcut to the EXE on the server:
| • | If a demonstration version has previously been installed, use the "Remove Structural Engineering Library" option in the ENERCALC program group. Alternately execute the UNINSTX.EXE program in the ENERCALC installation directory and select the log file displayed. |
| • | Create a shortcut to the EC55.EXE file on the server. (This is normal Windows usage and will not be detailed here). |
| • | Use this shortcut to start the program. |
| • | A "Demonstration Version" window will appear. Press the [Cancel] button. |
| • | The "What would you like to do ?" window will appear. Press the [Cancel] button. |
| • | From the main program menu select the "Settings" menu item. The following screen will be displayed: |
| • | In the location for Program DLL's, Databases, Help, User & Limiter Files" enter the enter the drive & directory that the computer uses to access the directory on the server where the ENERCALC program files were installed. |
| • | When finished press [OK]. Note! Double-backslash notation " \\ " to specify a computer name is NOT ALLOWED here. You MUST use a drive:\directory notation. |
| • | Select [OK] to close the "Configuration Settings" screen. |
| • | Select File | Exit from the main menu. |
| • | Use the shortcut you created to restart the software. The license information should be automatically located on the server and you should be able to use the software in the normal way. You can now use the shortcut you created on the client workstation to start the SEL......there should NOT be an "unregistered" message and the program should immediately display the Start-Up Wizard screen. |
At this point the drive and directory locations have been saved in a file named EC_55.INI on the client computer in the \Windows or \WINNT directory. This file contains the directory location on the server where all the program files are assumed to be located.
IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS
| • | Open the EC_55.INI configuration file by using Start | Run | EC_55.INI. |
| • | Look in the file for these entries: |
DataFileDirectory_55
DatabaseDirectory_55
DefaultsDirectory_55
| • | Look at the drive/directory information that is after the " = " sign. |
DataFileDirectory_55=C:\EC55
DatabaseDirectory_55=C:\EC
DefaultsDirectory_55=C:\EC
| • | These entries should be set to the drive/directory on the server where the ENERCALC programs were installed. |
To add an ENERCALC program group and shortcuts....
If the program group WAS NOT prepared in this way, here's how to do it manually:
| • | Decide where you want to put your ENERCALC icons. You will typically always want to have an ENERCALC item on your Start | Programs list. Because you will be a frequent user of the software, we also suggest that you create an icon on your Desktop. |
| • | Right-Click the Start button. |
| • | Select Open from the pop-up menu. |
| • | Double left-click the Programs icon. |
| • | In the window that is displayed, select File | New | Folder from the menu. A new folder will be created and waiting for you to alter the name below the folder icon. Enter Enercalc . |
| • | Use the Browse button to locate the EC55.EXE application file in your Enercalc directory that was used for installation and double-click on it to select. |
| • | Choose the Next button. |
| • | Type in "SEL 5.8" or a similar name in the Select a name.... entry box and then choose the Finish button. |
| • | Close all the other cascading windows that were opened during this process. |
| • | Choose Start | Programs | Enercalc | SEL 5.8 . The Structural Engineering Library should now start-up and you can continue with the discussion on User Information. |
To add an ENERCALC shortcut to your Windows Desktop....
You may also wish to have an Enercalc Structural Engineering Library icon on your desktop for faster access to the software. This eliminates the cascading menu selections by going through the Start button.
| • | Clear the screen by reducing all open windows. |
| • | Right-click anywhere over a blank area f the desktop. |
| • | Select New | Shortcut from the pop up menu that appears. |
| • | Use the Browse button to locate the EC55.EXE application file in your Enercalc directory that was used for installation and double-click on it to select. |
| • | Choose the Next button. |
| • | Type in "SEL 5.8" or a similar name in the Select a name.... entry box and then choose the Finish button. |
| • | Double-click the icon that has been created. The Structural Engineering Library should now start-up and you can continue using the system. |
Uninstalling
To remove the Structural Engineering Library from your hard disk...
| • | Use the "Remove Structural Engineering Library" selection in the ENERCALC program group off your Start | Programs system menu. |
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| • | Delete ALL FILES in your Enercalc directory except those ending with ECW. "ECW" files are project files which you should review and archive if you may need them in the future. |
| • | Delete the EC_55INI files in your Windows directory. |
Moving the SEL to another drive or directory location
If you want to move the software to another drive or directory location you need to modify the EC_55.INI file so that the default locations are changed also. Here's how....
| • | Write down the new drive letter and subdirectory structure. |
| • | Select Start | Run : You should be viewing a dialog box titled "Run". |
| • | In the data entry area labeled Open : enter the filename EC_55.INI and click Ok. |
| • | Windows will locate the file and open it in the Notepad editor for modification. |
| • | Look for a section labeled [SEL Configuration]. Below this division will be three entries (as follows). Change these to the new drive and directory location: |
DatabaseDirectory_55 = NewDrive:\NewDirectory\
ProjectDirectory_55 = NewDrive:\NewDirectory\
DataFileDirectory_55 = NewDrive:\NewDirectory\
for example: DatabaseDirectory_55 = C:\engineering\programs\enercalc\