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TRIFLEXWindows Introduction

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Table of Contents TRIFLEXWindows User Manual

Introduction to TRIFLEXWindows ......................................................... Chapter 1 1 Welcome to TRIFLEXWindows ..................................................................3 1.1 Enhancements and Modifications ........................................................... 3 1.2 Installation.............................................................................................. 3 1.3 TRIFLEXWindows and Your PC ........................................................ 3 1.3.1 Required Hardware ...................................................................... 3 1.3.2 Printers ......................................................................................... 4 1.4 TRIFLEXWindows Capabilities .......................................................... 5 1.4.1 Input Capabilities ......................................................................... 6 1.4.2 Modeling Capabilities.................................................................. 9 1.4.3 Interactive Reports ..................................................................... 10 1.4.4 Definition of Terms.................................................................... 12 Appendix A Installation Instructions for TRIFLEX Windows.21 Tutorial ...................................................................................................... Chapter 2 Menus and Property Sheets ....................................................................... Chapter 3 Data Preparation ........................................................................................ Chapter 4 Use of Restraints ....................................................................................... Chapter 5

TRIFLEXWindows Theory Manual

Output ........................................................................................................ Chapter 6 Rotating Equipment Compliance Reports ................................................. Chapter 7 TriflexWindows Piping Code Compliance Reports ............................. Chapter 8 TriflexWindows Dynamic Capabilities ................................................... Chapter 9
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Related Engineering Data ...........................................................................Appendix

List of Figures
Figure 1 TRIFLEX Windows Module Relationships ....................................................... 5 Figure 2 Global Checks Example ....................................................................................... 7 Figure 3 Complete Piping System Example ..................................................................... 12 Figure 4 Example of Data Point Numbers ........................................................................ 14 Figure 5 Example of an Anchor ........................................................................................ 15 Figure 6 Example of a Valve ............................................................................................ 16 Figure 7 Example of a Flange ........................................................................................... 16 Figure 8 Example of a Bend ............................................................................................. 17 Figure 9 Example of a Piping Run.................................................................................... 18 Figure 10 Example of an Expansion Joint ........................................................................ 18

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Welcome to TRIFLEX Windows

Welcome to the TRIFLEX Windows piping stress analysis package. It is actually not just one program, but a group of programseach of which handles a different aspect of the pipe stress problem. TRIFLEXWindows has extensive facilities not just for equation solving, but also for input collection, data management, graphics, and report generation. For additional information not contained in this document, contact PipingSolutions, Inc. at (713) 849-3366 (telephone) and (713) 849-3806 (fax). The Email address is http://www.info@pipingsolutions.com and the Web address is http://www.pipingsolutions.com.

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Enhancements and Modifications Please refer to the TRIFLEXWindows Enhancements and Modifications.PDF file for the most recent changes made in TRIFLEXWindows. This file maybe found in the following default path: c:\Program Files\PipingSolutions\TRIFLEX Windows\Documents.

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Installation To install TRIFLEX Windows insert the softwares CD-ROM into the computers CD drive and setup will start automatically. After the TRIFLEX Windows Startup Screen appears, you click on TRIFLEX Windows SETUP and then follow the settings on the screen for easy loading. Note: A User Installation Guide is included in Appendix A

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TRIFLEX Windows and Your PC There are various system requirements to be met before the user can work on TRIFLEX Windows.

1.3.1 Required Hardware PC with at least a Pentium 100, running Microsoft Windows NT Version 4.0, 2000, Windows ME, Windows 95, Windows 98, XP operating system 32 megabytes (MB) of available memory. Preferably 64 MB. Approximately 150 Mbytes of disk space is required to install TRIFLEX Windows with all the HELP files and manuals. VGA monitor CD-ROM drive for installation (should have 32-bit CD-ROM drivers installed)
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Mouse or compatible pointing device. 2 megabytes graphics memory. Suggest an approved graphic accelerator with 32 MB of memory for outstanding performance.

1.3.2 Printers A local dummy printer needs to be installed if no local printer exists. We suggest installling any local printer supported by the operating systems such as a HP deskjet 500.

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TRIFLEX Windows Capabilities Figure 1 shows various TRIFLEX Windows modules and their relation to each other.

Figure 1 TRIFLEX Windows Module Relationships By way of explanation, the boxes represent modules within TRIFLEX Windows. The cans represent files that store information and the pages represent hardcopy output. Each of these elements is defined below: Interactive Processor This processor is the interactive user interface. This module collects input through screen driven menus, displays that input graphically, and/or in report form, and writes the keyword batch file (used to run the analysis). After the analysis, this processor provides output graphics, reports, and interfaces to AutoCAD. For the most part, this section concerns the interactive processor and its use. Batch File Input The Batch File Input is the keyword-free format input. The calculate button instructs the interactive processor to write the batch file input, which is then submitted to TRIFLEX Windows for analysis. This is the file the user would create directly by using a system text editor. The user can send data directly to the TRIFLEX Windows calculator as shown in Figure 1.

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The Front End The front-end module of the calculator program reads the batch f ile input and checks it for errors. If errors are found, it then writes an error file and returns the user to the interactive processor. If no errors are found, it sets up the data for analysis and submits it to either the flexibility matrix, or the stiffness matrix for calculation. The Error File As stated above, if an input error exists, an error file is written to the hard disk and displayed on the screen. (Most of these error messages are self-explanatory.) The user may then return to his input to make corrections. The Porthole File (.PHB) Central to TRIFLEX Windowss data handling procedures is the porthole file. TRIFLEX Windows writes one PHB per active case each time it executes. All system input and output is stored in this file. The PHB is stored in the directory and is called TRIFLEX\Jobname\Case No. The Post Processor The TRIFLEX Windows post processor writes the hardcopy output reports. It allows the interactive viewing of the deflected position of the piping system. The Data Exchange Format File (.DXF) (Not activated) If requested, TRIFLEX Windows will generate a .DXF file of any of the graphical displays produced by the interactive processor. These .DXF files are readable by a large number of PC CAD packages, including AutoCAD, PRODESIGN II, CADKEY and others. With any of the displays, it is possible to set TRIFLEX Windows up to transfer freely between these CAD packages and the interactive processor. 1.3.3 Input Capabilities TRIFLEX Windows will accept a keyword-free form at batch style input, but the greatest strength of this version is that it offers menu driven input with graphics displays. This not only makes the input simple and self-explanatory, but also permits easy error detection and correction. These input capabilities are summarized below:

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Online Help Extensive online help facilities are available. For each input field, a one-line help located at the bottom of the screen tells the user about that field. Thus the bottom line of the screen changes with the cursors location. If this one-line help is not sufficiently descriptive, the user may always request a more comprehensive description of each field by click on HELP in the main menu. Error Checking Extensive error checking facilities are available in three categories: 1) Local Checks: These are field by field checks which ensure that only permitted data is entered; that is, only numeric entries are permitted in a delta dimension field. These checks are made at the point of entry and appropriate error messages are displayed. 2) Global Checks: These checks are made to ensure that the relation of one data point to another is correct. For instance, TRIFLEX Windows always checks to make sure that a bend is always followed by a change in direction. It also checks to insure that two branches in a loop terminate at the same point (Figure 2).

Figure 2 Global Checks Example Some of these errors will be detected visually whenever the user displays the piping geometry graphically. However, a comprehensive check is made whenever the user runs an analysis. Before passing the data to the calculation matrices, TRIFLEX Windows first does a comprehensive check for input errors. If any are detected, messages are written out and the user is returned to the input phase of the program for editing.

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3) Manual Inspection: In addition to explicit error checking routines, TRIFLEX Windows also provides extensive facilities for visually inspecting the data. The most widely used of these is the graphical display of the piping geometry. Equally useful are the input report windows. These reports are summaries of everything the user has input. These manual inspection facilities permit the detection of errors that no automatic routine could detect, such as inadvertently inputting five feet when ten feet was required for a delta dimension. Editing Facilities Once an input error is detected it may be easily corrected since any field or entry may be edited. A spreadsheet facility for rapid editing is also provided, as well as insertion and deletion facilities. Input Graphics TRIFLEX Windows will display a three-dimensional picture of the piping system as the user builds it. This display is a diagram upon which the user may display additional input information such as node numbers, element symbols, lengths, diameters, etc. The image may be rotated, zoomed, or panned in real time. This feature is very useful when checking geometry and input. Piping Database TRIFLEX Windows provides as a standard feature a database of pipe and component properties for automatic look-up by the program. This saves the user the need to search for this data whenever making a run. This database covers the following items: Pipe schedules and diameter Pipe material properties Insulation material properties Flange lengths and weight data Valve length and weight data

The user may add to, edit, or save all the data so that it will always be available. Coordinate Checks TRIFLEX Windows automatically keeps track of the absolute coordinates of each data point at all times. In this way the integrity of the input may be double-checked.

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1.3.4 Modeling Capabilities Statics and Dynamics TRIFLEX Windows is a program capable of performing both static and dynamic analysis of a piping system. Multiple cases may be analyzed for various temperatures, pressures, and weights and/or for any combination thereof. Many kinds of linear and nonlinear, translational and rotational restraints, including spring hangers and friction, may be included in the analysis. These restraints may be skewed if desired. The user may request that spring hangers be designed and selected by the system. For this purpose, catalogues for spring hanger manufacturers are included in the program. Anchor restraints and movements may be specified and any special stress intensification factors may be included. Other Features Imperial (ENG), Systems International (SI), Metric (MET), International Units 1 (IU1), and User Defined may be independently selected for input and/or output. The piping system may be coded in any direction the user desires. Data point numbers need not be in sequential order. Calculation of friction resistance to pipe movement may be requested. If friction is used in an analysis where an ANSI code report is requested, the frictional effects found in the operating case will be used in the primary and secondary analysis through the use of superpositions. One-directional restraints may be input. Limit stops (gap element) may be coded in any direction with or without stiffeners. Plot of piping system generated on printer or plotter. Modified flexibility and stress intensification factors calculated for flanged bends. In-plane and out-plane stress intensification factors are computed based on the Piping Code selected. Bend pressure stiffening equations from B31.3 and B31.4 may be invoked as an option. Modified section modulus calculation is performed for reducing branch connections where required by the applicable code. Stiffness of anchors and restraints may be modified. Wind load may be specified and TRIFLEX Windows will project the load properly on all pipes. Any bend radius may be specified.

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Guides and line stops may be entered on skewed lines without requiring orientation angles. Skewed pipe may be coded easily by tilting the piping system axis. Structural support members may be easily included. Poisson's ratio and/or base temperature may be specified. A section of pipe may be made to have buoyancy when completely submerged. Stiff components are provided for non-standard valves and flanges. Angles for a skewed expansion joint need not be coded. automatically calculated when the area is given. Mitered bends (widely or closely) may be coded as a single bend. Coordinate changes may be specified in any units desired; i.e., decimal feet, and/or feet; inches and fractions of an inch, or decimal millimeters. TRIFLEX Windows generates the coefficient of expansion and modulus of elasticity from internal data tables (temperature and material input). Nozzle flexibilities may be determined. Isotropic and orthotropic (fiber reinforced plastic) pipe can be handled. Pressure thrust is

As in the case of input, the output data may also be displayed with the piping display. Thus the user may show the calculated stresses, deflections, and other items right on the display. This is in addition to the input displays discussed above. 1.3.5 Interactive Reports For each analysis, TRIFLEX Windows can produce a complete set of reports that the user may view interactively before printing. These reports are listed below: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Analysis Summary Piping System Geometry Piping System Properties Anchor Description Expansion Joint Description Piping Restraint Description Axis Direction Angles System Deflections and Rotations

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9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33.

Anchor Deflections and Rotations Restraint Deflections and Rotations System Forces and Moments Forces and Moments on Anchors Restraint Forces and Moments on System System Stresses Summary of Maximum System Values NEMA SM 23 Compliance Report API Standard 617 Compliance Report Rotating Equipment Compliance Report (ROT) API Standard 610 Compliance Report ANSI B31.1 Power Piping Code Compliance Report ANSI B31.3 Chemical Plant and Petroleum Refinery Piping Code Compliance Report ANSI B31.4 Liquid Petroleum Transportation Piping Code ANSI B31.8 or DOT Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping System NAVY Piping Code Compliance Report Norwegian Piping Code Compliance Report ASME Class 2 Piping Code Compliance Report ASME Class 3 Piping Code Compliance Report DnV Rules for Submarine Piping Polish Piping Code Compliance Flange Loading Report Modal Frequencies Report Spectral Combination Report Spectrum Specification

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Centroid Report

The purpose of this type of interactive reporting facility is to permit the user to examine the results before printing. In this way, time is not wasted printing unnecessary data that either must be re-analyzed or is not required.

1.3.6 Definition of Terms The following definitions describe the terms used in the application of the TRIFLEX Windows program. Most of the terminology is consistent with that generally accepted by piping engineers and analysts; however, several terms are unique to the TRIFLEXWindows program. Piping System A set of piping components and restraints connected to form a single continuous network. In Figure 3 the range of piping elements from data points 1000 to 1080, inclusive, would describe a complete piping system.

Figure 3 Complete Piping System Example Branch A run of piping whose starting and/or ending point is another run of piping. In Figure 3, the components described between data points 1030 and 1060 would comprise one branch in this piping system.

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Branch Point (BrPt) A unique location in the piping system where two or more runs of piping intersect. In the above figure, data point 1000 would be a branch point.

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Data Point Number A number assigned by the analyst to identify a location in the piping system. The data point describes the specific location in the system and the preceding segment of the piping system.

Figure 4 Example of Data Point Numbers In Figure 4, the coding for data point 1010 would describe the run of pipe from data point 1000 plus a description of the restraint. Data Point Type The term applied to the piping components between the end points (Nodes) of each element of the piping system. The anchor, joint, valve, flange, bend, run and expansion joint are considered data point types in TRIFLEX Windows. In Figure 4, data point 25 could describe either a joint or a valve data point type. Element The term used to define an individual piping component or segment of the piping system. In Figure 4, the coding for data point 1020 would be comprised of 2 elements. One element would be the joint or valve, and the other element would be the preceding run of pipe.

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Anchor A zero-length data point type with six degrees of freedom, relative to the external framework of the system. Three degrees of freedom are translational and three are rotational. All anchor degrees of restraint are two-directional only and all anchors are considered to be attached to the external framework.

Figure 5 Example of an Anchor Data point 5 is an anchor. Joint A data point type is used to describe a valve, a pair of flanges, a structural section such as an I beam or any other piece of equipment used in the piping system whose properties may not be specified as a pipe. When the stiffness of a joint is considered to be much greater than that of adjacent elements, it may be considered rigid. However, flexible joints can also be incorporated into TRIFLEX Windows. Valve A data point type used to describe a valve in lieu of using the joint data point type. When properly specified, TRIFLEX Windows will take the valve weight and length from its valve database. In Figure 6, data point 30 could have been used to describe a valve or joint data point type. Note the Valve is Flanged on both ends.

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Figure 6 Example of a Valve Flange A data point type used to describe a flange or pair of flanges in lieu of using the joint data point type. When properly specified, TRIFLEX Windows will take the flange weight and length from its flange database.

Figure 7 Example of a Flange

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Bend A data point type used to describe an elbow, arc, curved section of pipe or a mitered section of pipe effecting a change in direction. Note in that the Bend data points are placed at the tangent intersection point.

Figure 8 Example of a Bend Run A data point type used to describe a straight section of pipe connecting two points in the piping system (see Figure 9).

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Figure 9 Example of a Piping Run Expansion Joint A data point type with six degrees of freedom. Three degrees of freedom are translational and three are rotational. It is used to describe piping items such as sliding expansion joints, corrugated expansion joints, gimbals, etc.

Figure 10 Example of an Expansion Joint Restraint A zero-length element through which an external force, moment, or movement is applied to the piping system. It is any support or fixture, which prevents or limits the free movement of the piping system. A restraint has one degree of freedom, which may be translational or rotational. Translational restraints may be specified as one-directional, two-directional, or limit stops, but rotational restraints are always two-directional (Data Point 20). One-directional Translational restraints may be one-directional. The restraining action occurs only in the direction specified and resists movement in a direction opposite to the specified restraint direction. Two-directional (Double acting) The restraining action occurs in both directions when the restraining action is specified along or about an axis. Data Point 10.

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Limit stops Limit stops are always translational and, depending on the limits input, will act as one-directional or two-directional restraints. Limit stops allow free movement at a node within specified limits before restricting movement with a specified stiffness. At Data Point 20. Data Point Type The term applied to the piping components between the end points (Nodes) of each element of the piping system. The following items are considered data point types in TRIFLEX Windows: Anchor, Restraint, Joint, Valve, Flange, Bend, Run, Expansion Joint. Bends Assign a data point at the tangent intersection point of each Bend. This data point also defines the preceding Run of pipe, if any exists. Joints, Flanges, or Valves Assign a data point at the end or midpoint of each Joint, Flange, or Valve data point. The data point assigned to a Joint, Flange, or Valve may or may not define a preceding Run of Pipe. If the analyst does not want to define a Joint, Valve or Flange, and a preceding Run of pipe with one data point, then a separate data point should be assigned at the end of the preceding Run of pipe or other segment of the piping system. Runs Assign a data point at the end of each Run.

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Restraints on Bends, Runs, Valves, Flanges, and Joints Restraints may be placed on these data point types. The restraint will be located at the end point of runs, flanges, valves and joints unless the user specifies otherwise. Restraints on bends will be located at the bend midpoint unless specified otherwise.

Special Note: The dimensions between data points on the isometric drawing: For all skewed data points, show all dimensional and angle information with respect to the X, Y, and Z axes. Joint lengths should also be shown on the drawing for easy reference. Valve and Flange lengths are not required if the standard lengths contained in TRIFLEX Windows are used.

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APPENDIX A

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Operates/installs on Windows 95/98, NT 4.0, Windows ME, and Windows 2000 operating systems. System requirements: Pentium; 32MB RAM, 150 MB available disk space, CD drive. Upon inserting CD-ROM disk, program will start on Auto-Run. 95/98/2000/ME/XP, but does not auto-run on Win NT4.0*. Note: Okay on Win

OR: Inserting CD-ROM disk, click Start> Run> type in D:\setup, (select the proper drive letter for the CD drive), click> OK. * Networks and Windows NT/2000 may require special installation. Please call PipingSolutions, Inc.

The first screen viewed is the PipingSolutions, inc. installation screen. CLICK ON TRIFLEX WINDOWS SETUP will begin, indicating the InstallShield Wizard is proceeding. WELCOME screen will appear, STRONGLY suggesting exiting all Window programs which may be running.

Click> NEXT SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT screen will appear indicating the legal terms of the use of this program. Read it and . . .

Click> YES USER INFORMATION screen appears. Type in the appropriate information. Name; Company; Serial --------; (The message states that if this is a DEMONSTRATION MODE installation, type in the word DEMO as the serial number.

Click> NEXT CHOOSE DESTINATION LOCATION screen appears. It is suggested that the User accept the default location shown.

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START COPYING FILES screen appears.

Click> NEXT The TRIFLEX Windows Setup screen appears and automatically precedes through the copying program files data transfer. The next screen is the Windows Setup is Completed message. It is suggested to deselect the check box so as not to view the ReadMe.txt files.

Click> FINISH Click> OK The next screen is the same as the first one of the PIPINGSOLUTIONS installation choices.

Click> X in the upper left corner. You are now back to your desktop view. Select Start> Programs> go to the bottom of the drop down listing and find TRIFLEX a. You may open TRIFLEX at this point by a double click. b. To place a TRIFLEX shortcut on your desktop (which is suggested): RIGHT click on the TRIFLEX, go to SEND_TO, select Desktop (Create Shortcut), then left click> OK to place the new shortcut to the desktop. c. Find the new TRIFLEX shortcut icon on the desktop. d. Drag the new shortcut icon to a location that is convenient for you. Double click to open TRIFLEX The TRIFLEX screen now appearing indicates that a Valid Activator Setup was not found. Select YES that you wish to run in the DEMONSTRATION MODE with a maximum of 15 elements.

ALADDIN HASP - ACTIVATOR This is a hardware item required for allowing access to the specific programs available on the CD-ROM and according to the license program level purchased. There is a sequence code only available from PipingSolutions, Inc., which is programmed into the HASP Activator and then provided to the end user at the time of purchase. Installation is simply to press the Activator 25 pin plug into the LPT 1 parallel port. If there is a printer cable attached at this port, remove it, press the HASP plug into place and then replace the

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printer cable onto the HASP port now available. They operate in conjunction with each other in series. New coding available from PipingSolutions allows additional programs to be accessed and/or continued time or number of runs to be coded as the User requires.

ACTIVATOR MANAGER The changing of the internal codes in the Aladdin HASP (the Activator,) is easily carried out by entering a new code sequence of alpha and numeric characters. The new code is created at PipingSolutions, Inc. and is communicated to the End User by fax, email or regular US mail. Note: The ACTIVATOR must be in place on the parallel port, LPT1. On the Main Menu of the TRIFLEX screen: Utilities> ActivatorCheck>. Or: Browse to: C:\Program Files\PipingSolutions\TriflexWindows\Utilities\ActivatorCheck.exe (See Graphics on page 2.) Opening the executable presents the main status information screen. Note the serial number that is shown in order to verify that it matches the serial number on the new code sequence report you will have received. Lease Type: Perpetual or Rental Note the Days Left number and click on the Date button to verify the currently given dates of operation. Upon entering the new codes, rechecking these data will assure the new codes were successfully entered and that uninterrupted operation is assured. Lease Type: Limited Runs or Evaluation Note the Runs Left and/or Days Left settings for verification with current information. Upon entering the new codes, rechecking these data will assure the new codes were successfully entered and that uninterrupted operation is assured. ENTERING NEW CODE -- On the left side of the screen the large button named Update Activator will take the user directly into the code sequence entry boxes. Please note that selecting Utilities and then selecting Update Activator will go to the same box. Each box requires a minimum of six (6) characters for a total of 30 characters. Carefully entering the alpha and numeric sequence as provided, followed by clicking OK, will make the new dates effective immediately. The Alpha characters ARE case sensitive, so it is suggested to follow upper/lower case exactly. Thats all there is to it.

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For your information, the explanations, definitions and other HELP topics provided by the program are straight forward and easily understood. The User can select Help> Help Topics and even use the Search or Find features as needed. We stand ready to provide any additional help or explanation as you may require. Please call us at 800-729-2228, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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