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GETTING STARTED
1.1
FRESA HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
To use FRESA version (v) 2.5, you will need the following:
- IBM compatible personal computer with a 386 or higher processor
- MS Windows v 3.1 or higher
1.2
INSTALLING FRESA
From a CD-ROM:
For Windows 3.1
Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. In program manager, select the File Menu and choose Run.
Type d:\setup.exe where d:\ is the location of your CD-ROM drive.
For Windows 95, 97, or NT
Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Select the Start Menu and choose Run. Type d:\setup.exe,
where d:\ is the location of your CD-ROM drive.
From the Internet:
Download the program files from
http://www.eren.doe.gov/femp/techassist/softwaretools/softwaretools.html
by following these instructions:
1. Download the .zip file. Save the file to your PC's desktop for easy access.
2. Create a new folder on your c:\ drive called TempFresa. NOTE: Do not name the folder
FRESA or the installation may not work properly!
3. Using WinZip, Pkzip, or similar software, unzip the file to the location c:\TempFresa. (See
http://www.winzip.com/ddchome.htm for more information and the WinZip program.)
4. Double-click on the "setup.exe" file in the unzipped files in the folder c:\TempFresa created in
step 2 above.
For more help, see http://www.eren.doe.gov/femp/techassist/softwaretools/install.html Or call the FEMP
Help Desk at 1-800-363-3732.
1.3
USING THIS MANUAL
The purpose of this user's manual is to provide a comprehensive description of the procedures for using the
FRESA (Federal Renewable Energy Screening Assistant) personal computer software tool. To facilitate
use of this manual and expedite the learning process, the following definitions are provided. These
definitions apply for use in the software tool FRESA and are used throughout this manual.
Module -- A functional assembly for use with other such assemblies==. In this case, a subfunction of the
complete FRESA code, designed to perform specific calculations or manipulate certain data within FRESA.
Data Field -- The blank "boxes" where data is entered into the different screens within FRESA.
Pull-Down Menu -- List menu that is "pulled down" by clicking on the small down-arrow located on the
right edge of the rectangular box.
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Merriam-Webster WWWDictionary, http://www.m-w.com
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