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Running the Programs
The program tcaSIM is an interactive program that you should run first to
understand the models available, their parameter names, and the data
variables used. The program tcaCALC runs from the DOS command line only. The
data file(s) to be analyzed and the model parameters to be used follow on
the command line after running the program. Use the demonstrations
documented in intro.pdf (obtained by using the "Documentation" quick link on
the right) to become familiar with the programs.
The programs are DOS executables that run on a DOS PC, Microsoft Windows, or
a Macintosh using Windows emulation software.
Windows Vista Users: Unfortunately, this operating system does not
allow programs to work in "full-screen mode", required for use with DOS
programs such as tcaSIM. However, it is possible to use this program when
run from within the DOS emulator DOSBox.
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Please Note:
The operating system
you are using may offer a means of installing the software for you. Because these are DOS programs and not Windows programs, you are
advised to use the following steps to have the software work
correctly for you.
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Task
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Notes
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1.
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Go to a MS-DOS command
prompt for your system. |
For Microsoft Windows, go to the Start menu, select
Run, type command.com (if using Window 9x)
or cmd (Windows 2000, XP) and press
Enter. |
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At C:\ type
cd c:\tcasim3 |
This changes the directory to tcasim3. The command for
tcacalc2 is: cd c:\tcacalc2. |
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Press the Enter key |
You are now in the tcasim3 directory. |
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Type
tcasim |
This will run the executable file tcasim. To run tcacalc
make sure you are in the tcacalc2 directory and type
tcacalc. (Note: at this point you will see
the message " Sorry, help is not available". This message does
not mean that tcaCALC is not properly installed. Please go to
the page Running Programs to see how to
use it.) |
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Press the Enter key |
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Please Note:
For Microsoft Windows users, you may wish to set-up links to run
tcaSIM and tcaCALC. Links will work for tcaSIM, which operates
interactively; however, the best way to use tcaCALC is from the DOS
command prompt.
Frequently, links to tcaCALC will run the program briefly but
then immediately shut down, leaving the impression that the program
is faulty.
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Quick Links
PKUNZIP
WinZip
Documentation
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