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EngiLab Rod.2D
Linear static analysis of plane trusses program
Version 1.10, Oct. 25, 2004

http://www.engilab.com
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(c) Copyright EngiLab 2004, All rights reserved.

Files in this package: readme.txt

Rod.2D.CAB
setup.exe
SETUP.LST

I M P O R T A N T
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In order to minimize the package size, we have excluded Visual Basic 6.0 SP5
Runtime files from the installation package. These files are required for the
program to work properly. If you don't have them or you are unsure, you can
download them from the Microsoft Corp. Web Site at:
http://download.microsoft.com/download/vb60pro/Redist/sp5/WIN98Me/EN-
US/vbrun60sp5.exe

System requirements:
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O/S : Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP or later compatible version.
DISPLAY : Color monitor with a minimum resolution of 640 x 480 pixels.
Works best with resolutions of 800 x 600 pixels and higher.
DISK SPACE : Approx. 25 MB of free space for installation.
MEMORY : Minimum free system memory of 16MB when program is run.

Description:
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EngiLab Rod.2D is an easy-to-use yet powerful engineering tool for the linear
static analysis of plane trusses for Windows. It features a Full GUI (Graphical
User Interface) for pre-processing or post-processing and uses the Finite Element
Method (FEM) for plane trusses for its analysis needs.

Installation:
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Run the Setup program provided (Setup.exe) and follow the on-screen instructions.
After installation a shortcut will be placed in the Start Menu (Start -> Programs
-> EngiLab Rod.2D).

UnInstallation:
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Go to Add/Remove Programs icon in the Windows Control Panel window (Start ->
Settings -> Control Panel -> Add/Remove Programs).

Support:
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For technical support you can contact EngiLab via email at: support@engilab.com.
Support information may also be available on the web at: http://www.engilab.com

Disclaimer / Terms of Use:

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This software is provided by the copyright holders and contributors "as is",
without any guarantee made as to its suitability or fitness for any particular use.
It may contain bugs, so the use of this program is at the user's risk. To the best
of our knowledge this software is accurate and complies with the standards of good
engineering practice. We have made every effort to make the use of this program as
reliable and safe as possible. However, no responsibility whatsoever is accepted to
any person or company whatsoever, nor is any duty or obligation owed to them as
regards the accurate and safe use of this software or part thereof. No liability of
any nature is accepted for any error, bug or omission contained in the software
package whether caused by any negligence on the part of the author or otherwise
howsoever.

If, for any reason, you do not agree to these terms of use, do not use the software
and destroy all copies of it.

Unregistered (Trial) version limitations:

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The trial version of the program has the following limitations:

* It will work for a 45 days time period

* It cannot analyze models of more than 15 nodes (Registered version can analyze
models of up to 100 nodes)

Registration:
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You can register online via Secure Web Site, by phone or by mail and enjoy the
benefits of the full version of the program. Visit http://www.engilab.com for
details on the registration process.