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USAmp+ for Windows Users Manual
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Important note (3):
The InstallShield program invokes the Microsoft Windows Installer program. Please
ensure that the hard drive which hosts the operating system directory -- which is
“Windows” for Windows 9X and “WINNT” for Windows 2000 and XP -- has at least 20
MB extra space because the Windows Installer will create temporary files for the install
process which it will delete when the installation finishes. If you do not have enough
space available, the Windows Installer will not install the program.
When installing USAmp+ from the USi web site: download the install file (for version 3.0.2.5.
the file is called “USAmp3025.exe”), and make a note of the directory into which it is saved. The
download file has been compressed (using WinZip Self Extractor © program) and it is password
protected. Please call or Email USi for the unlock password for the encrypted file. When you
receive the password proceed through the installation process: Click on Setup and enter the USi
provided password as required. The remainder of the installation is the same as for the CD.
2.3
USAmp+ Components
USAmp+ for Windows consists of several software components, each of which performs a
specific function. The components of USAMP+ are:
(a) USAmp+: The cross section editing program. This is where you do most of your work
within USAmp+. You use this program to enter new data or edit existing data.
(b) CalcAmp+: This program is the calculation engine that computes underground cable
ampacities and ratings using the input modeling data.
(c) AmpAir+: This program is the calculation engine that computes the aerial cable
ampacities and ratings using the input modeling data.
(d) Notepad: The Microsoft Notepad program is integrated with USAmp+ as the principal
viewer program that lets you open and view analysis results.
(e) A software driver for the Sentinel Pro hardware protection key is automatically
installed, registered and activated by the InstallShield installer. Users who have
protection keys for USi’s USAMPLUS DOS version of the program will be able to use
the same key with the new program.
(f) Sample data files are installed in the users “C:” drive in the C:\USAmp\ Demo\...
directory. The sample data files provide an starting point to familiarize you with the
operation of the program, and may be used for training purposes.
(g) Various DLL’s that the Windows Installer places in the Window operating directory.
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