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Demo Download File For SuperSMITH(TM) Including WinSMITH(TM) Weibull & WinSMITH(TM) Visual by Fulton Findings(TM) |
The DEMO software is in one small self-extracting, compressed file (5 MB total for Win95/98/NT/2000/XP). The DEMO software can be easily unlocked to FULL status after purchase, by obtaining and entering a special password. The FULL versions of WinSMITH(TM) Weibull and WinSMITH Visual are professional grade analysis tools.
CAUTION: If you already have a FULL version of the
software loaded on your computer, the new DEMO version is designed to write
over the old FULL version to allow electronic upgrades with an approved
password. Also, the FULL version can write over the DEMO version if the FULL
version is installed afterwards. However, it is always best practice to REMOVE
PREVOUSLY INSTALLED FULTON FINDINGS SOFTWARE WHEN INSTALLING AN UPGRADE TO THAT
SAME PROGRAM.
A) Try this procedure to first download the DEMO installation files:
Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP DOWNLOADING... The 32-bit version supports long file names and provides a more reliable printer interface. However, the 32-bit version does not work on early versions of Windows(TM) by Microsoft, Incorporated (such as Windows 3.1 … contact Wes Fulton if you need a 16-bit version). If you want the 32-bit version for Win95/98/NT/2000/XP or higher systems then select the following:
Download SS32DEM.EXE self-extracting file for both WinSMITH Weibull and WinSMITH Visual (relatively small file … downloads quickly into the default c:\smithw\smithw subdirectory)
NOTE: No guarantee is offered with respect to viruses or
safe software operation. Although already checked previously, any downloaded
file should be checked again immediately after download with current and
competent virus software.
B) Installing and Running the software:
1. After downloading the file from above, then RUN THE DOWNLOADED FILE to install the program. You may be asked whether to overwrite existing files. Yes, it is okay to overwrite each one.
- Click the Start button on the Windows Task Bar
- Select Run
- Click Browse and select the downloaded file to run
- Choose the default for Unzip-to-Folder selection (c:\smithw\smithw) for standard installation
2. After installation of the software, you are ready to select and RUN THE SOFTWARE.
- Click the Start button on the Windows Task Bar
- Select Programs
- Choose the SuperSMITH group
- Select either Weibull or Visual
NOTE: The DEMO software is the latest software version. In the help file are details about revisions so you can decide if you want to officially update your existing software for the upgrade price as described on the weibullnews.com contents page. After purchase you can get a special password that will unlock the DEMO software to FULL status with no shipping and handling cost, or you can choose to have the software disk(s) sent to you after payment of shipping and handling.
Hints about the data files. Wherever you put the program files, some
data files should appear in the \SMITHDAT subdirectory underneath with a
variety of extensions. The files with *.W and *.V extensions should load
directly into the WinSMITH Weibull or WinSMITH Visual programs.
1) Files with extensions of *.W are most useful when loaded into WinSMITH Weibull.
2) Files with extensions of *.V are most useful when loaded into WinSMITH Visual.
3) Files with *.WAR are used directly by WinSMITH Weibull or WinSMITH Visual
for warranty analysis
4) Files with *.ASC are ASCII files for use in either program.
5) Files with *.HST are histogram files for use in either program.
6) Files with *.XLS are Excel files with raw data in warranty matrix format.
Comparing the DEMO to the FULL version
There is only one difference between the DEMO version and the FULL version. Data entered directly into the DEMO version is randomly altered up or down slightly before analysis. Data entered into the FULL version is not changed before analysis and can be used to solve real problems. Data files previously saved by the FULL version will not be subsequently altered when entered into the DEMO version. This makes the DEMO 100% as capable after data input as the FULL version without any time limit or operational constraint.
Teaching with SuperSMITH
The DEMO software comes with data files illustrating actual Weibull analysis
case studies from industry, plus it has special data sets imbedded in the software,
and data can be generated by the built-in Monte Carlo simulator. This free DEMO
software demonstrates all features of the actual software using the data
sets provided. The data is accessible from the "Open File" icon. The
DEMO software can be freely copied and distributed by anyone and can be used
freely for instruction in Weibull analysis as follows.
For this reason, the DEMO can be distributed freely to an unlimited number of students and used to analyze real case studies previously saved by an instructor with only one FULL version. An instructor can use one FULL version of the software to save data files with the exact data from experiments or case studies for illustration. Students using the free DEMO copies of the software can load these data sets for viewing and analysis. The DEMO software will not alter data that is loaded from a file previously stored by the FULL version. The DEMO software only alters data that has been entered directly into the DEMO without use of the FULL version. This allows instructors to prepare their own Weibull analysis and Crow/AMSAA reliability growth case studies for students to study individually on their own computers at their own pace and at no extra cost to the students.
General Information
Information such as detailed description, price and availability for the software is given on the weibullnews.com contents page.
A major THANKYOU for the above distribution files and page preparation goes to Paul Barringer at Barringer & Associates, Inc.
Some Words About The Software
WinSMITH Weibull is the ONLY complete probability plotting software that is 100% compatible with The New Weibull Handbook by Dr. Bob Abernethy, the leading authority on Weibull analysis.
WinSMITH Visual is a collection of simplified business and scientific plotting software, including best-practice Crow/AMSAA (Duane) reliability growth plots that works hand-in-hand with WinSMITH Weibull.
These software programs are written by Wes Fulton of Fulton Findings. All Fulton Findings (TM) software products are specifically designed with proprietary technology to use small amounts of computer memory. Fulton Findings programs are unique fully featured Windows-based programs for advanced variability data analysis and plotting that can be distributed quickly and easily over the internet due to their small size.