FlexPDE Student Version

Introduction:
Thank you for downloading FlexPDE, the premier software product for solving the
coupled sets of partial differential equations encountered in the mathematical d
escription of most physical phenomena.
Downloaded Version
The free 'Student' version of FlexPDE that you have downloaded is intended for s
tudent use or evaluation of FlexPDE and is subject to limitations on the number
of equations solved and the number of nodes in the finite element mesh. It is o
therwise a full equivalent of the 'Professional' version. Specially encoded pro
blem scripts included in the distribution can also be run in 'Professional' mode
by the 'Student' version.
See the license agreement displayed during your first invocation of FlexPDE, or
click Help | License to redisplay the agreement.
To unlock the full power of FlexPDE you will need to download the 'Professional
' version of the software and purchase a license key from PDE Solutions Inc. To
purchase a professional license or request a free 30-day trial, go to our websi
te (www.pdesolutions.com) and click Buy Now .
Documentation
FlexPDE includes an online Help system which fully describes the problem descrip
tion process. The contents of this help system are also included in hardcopy do
cumentation included with purchase of a license. The separate booklets are Gett
ing Started , User Guide and
Problem Descriptor Reference .
Getting Started describes
ow to install the software and how to use the graphical user interface. The User
Guide is a tutorial guide through the use of the FlexPDE scripting language. Prob
lem Descriptor Reference is a detailed description of the rules of the scripting
language.
Sample Problems
The software distribution you have downloaded includes two sets of sample proble
ms.
The folder 'Samples_Student' contains over 100 samples that will run within the
student version limitations. You may modify them in any way that conforms to th
e stated limitations.
The folder 'Samples_Professional' contains a similar set of samples that are key
ed to run in professional mode under the student version. You may change numeri
c values at will, but any change to text components will invalidate the key and
impose the student version limitations.
We suggest that you copy these sample folders to a private space before running
or modifying them.
FlexPDE
Developed by the staff that originally developed PDEase2, FlexPDE is a unique, f
lexible, and powerful general purpose software system for obtaining numerical so
lutions to the coupled sets of partial differential equations frequently found i
n engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, geology, mathematics and other scien

tific fields.
FlexPDE is being used by customers both to teach Physics and to solve numerous i
ndustrial engineering and chemical design problems. The code modules from which
FlexPDE is assembled are part of a library of code modules that PDE Solutions In
c. uses to create custom software for its customers.
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powerful finite element method to obtain its numerical solution

not, however, require its users to have any knowledge of the in
finite element method or mesh generation. Users who can expres
as initial value/boundary value problems can use FlexPDE immedi

For those customers that have difficulty in setting up their problem, PDE Soluti
ons Inc. offers contract services to set up problems, provide numerical studies,
or document methods and procedures.
Customer Service
Send all questions and comments by e-mail to
Support@PDESolutions.com