In this appendix:
What you'll find on the DVD
System requirements
Using the DVD
Troubleshooting
The following sections are arranged by category and provide a summary of the software and other goodies you'll find on the DVD. If you need help with installing the items provided on the DVD, refer to the installation instructions in the "Using the DVD" section of this appendix.
Some programs on the DVD might fall into one of these categories:
Shareware programs are fully functional, free, trial versions of copyrighted programs. If you like particular programs, register with their authors for a nominal fee and receive licenses, enhanced versions, and technical support.
Freeware programs are free, copyrighted games, applications, and utilities. You can copy them to as many computers as you like—for free—but they offer no technical support.
GNU software is governed by its own license, which is included inside the folder of the GNU software. There are no restrictions on distribution of GNU software. See the GNU license at the root of the DVD for more details.
Trial, demo, or evaluation versions of software are usually limited either by time or functionality (such as not letting you save a project after you create it).
For Windows
We have included an electronic version of the text in .pdf format. You can view the electronic version of the book with Adobe Reader.
For Windows
We've also included a copy of Adobe Reader, so you can view PDF files that accompany the book's content. For more information on Adobe Reader or to check for a newer version, visit Adobe's website at http://www.adobe.com/products/reader/
For Windows
All the files needed for the tutorials in this book are located in the Chapter Files directory on the DVD and work with Windows XP and later computers. The structure of the examples directory is /Projects/Chapter 01.
For Windows
Learn the fundamentals of AutoCAD from this set of video tutorials. These 20 tutorials walk you through the basics of AutoCAD so you'll be up and running in no time.
For more information and updates of AutoCAD 2010, visit the Link It All Net web site: http://www.omura.com
30-day Trial version. For Windows
Design and shape the world around you with AutoCAD® design and documentation software, one of the world's leading CAD programs. Speed documentation, share ideas seamlessly, explore ideas more intuitively in 3D, and customize it for your specific needs. It's time to take design further.
For more information and updates of AutoCAD 2010, visit http://www.autodesk.com/autocad
For Windows
These Autodesk-created videos provide a great overview of new AutoCAD features that let you create parametric drawings and free-form models as well as highlight PDF features and other new AutoCAD enhancements.
For more information and updates of AutoCAD 2010 video demos, visit the Link It All Net web site: http://resources.autodesk.com/autocad
For Windows
Accelerate your reviews with Autodesk® Design Review software, which is installed with AutoCAD 2010 and is an integrated, all-digital way to view, print, mark up, and compare versions of 2D and 3D drawings, maps, and models—without the original design-creation software. For everyone in the review chain, sharing and collaborating on designs has never been this easy.
For more information and updates of Autodesk Design Review, visit the Link It All Net web site: http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?siteID=123112&id=4086277
30-day Trial version. For Windows
Impress your colleagues and clients with compelling presentation-ready graphics created directly from your DWG™ and DWF™ files. Autodesk® Impression design presentation software is easy to use, saves you time, and recognizes data from your CAD files.
For more information and updates of Autodesk Impressions, visit: http://www.autodesk.com/impression
For Windows
Use DWG TrueView™ CAD file conversion software to accurately view, plot, and publish authentic DWG™ and DWF™ files.
For more information and updates of Autodesk DWG TrueView, visit the Link It All Net web site: http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=6703438&siteID=123112
30-day Trial version. For Windows
South Fork Technologies, Inc's ShapeBook 2009 is a versatile productivity tool for commercial and industrial steel design, engineering, estimating, detailing, fabrication, and erection. ShapeBook is based on the AISC Steel Construction Manual 13th Edition, plus the addition of large pipe sizes, small bar size materials, plate, flat bar, round bar, and square bar. ShapeBook is a powerful structural steel estimating and quick reference tool for steel industry professionals.
For more information and updates of ShapeBook 2009, visit: http://www.southforktech.com/shapebook.htm
For Windows
HatchMaker is a handy utility that generates hatch patterns from AutoCAD drawings. It's simple to use and is a real time saver when you need a custom hatch pattern. It is created by Lanny Schiele and distributed by Cadalyst Magazine. Check out the other utilities available from Cadalyst.
For more information and updates of HatchMaker, visit: http://cadtips.cadalyst.com/patterns/hatch-maker
Make sure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements shown in the following list. If your computer doesn't match up to most of these requirements, you may have problems using the software and files on the companion DVD. For the latest and greatest information, please refer to the ReadMe file located at the root of the DVD-ROM.
A PC running Microsoft Windows, Windows XP, or Windows Vista.
An Internet connection
A DVD-ROM drive
To install the items from the DVD to your hard drive, follow these steps.
Insert the DVD into your computer's DVD-ROM drive. The license agreement appears.
Note
Windows users: The interface won't launch if you have autorun disabled. In that case, click Start
Read through the license agreement, and then click the Accept button if you want to use the DVD.
The DVD interface appears. The interface allows you to access the content with just one or two clicks.
Wiley has attempted to provide programs that work on most computers with the minimum system requirements. Alas, your computer may differ, and some programs may not work properly for some reason.
The two likeliest problems are that you don't have enough memory (RAM) for the programs you want to use, or you have other programs running that are affecting installation or running of a program. If you get an error message such as "Not enough memory" or "Setup cannot continue," try one or more of the following suggestions and then try using the software again:
Turn off any antivirus software running on your computer. Installation programs sometimes mimic virus activity and may make your computer incorrectly believe that it's being infected by a virus.
Close all running programs. The more programs you have running, the less memory is available to other programs. Installation programs typically update files and programs; so if you keep other programs running, installation may not work properly.
Have your local computer store add more RAM to your computer. This is, admittedly, a drastic and somewhat expensive step. However, adding more memory can really help the speed of your computer and allow more programs to run at the same time.
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