To install Cadrail 9 by downloading on the Internet, you need to download and then install the following three software packages onto your computer. Using three smaller files like this makes downloading each one easier. Additional instructions are provided below.

Cadrail 9 Requirements

You must have the following computer equipment to operate the Cadrail Version 9 application:

·      A  PC or compatible computer running Microsoft Windows Version 98, ME, 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, see more details...
·      A display monitor and graphics card running in SVGA resolution 800 x 600 pixels minimum with 16 colors (1024 x 768 or higher recommended). 3d graphics capability (for the 3d view only).
·      A mouse (center scroll wheel optional but recommended).
·      A hard disk drive with a minimum of 12 MB available (for Cadrail).
·      A CD-ROM disc drive (for optional CD).

If you are not comfortable with downloading and installing software,
you can order Cadrail on CD ROM by parcel post
and then all you need to do is insert the disc.

1.  First you must download and install the Microsoft .NET 2.0 Framework (if you have Windows Vista skip to step 3).

                        Download Microsoft .NET 2.0 Framework ( 23 mb) Free

2.  Next download and install Microsoft DirectX 9c for 3D viewing (if you have Windows Vista step 3). You must have a video graphics card with 3d capabilities to use the 3D views in Cadrail (optional).

                        Download Microsoft DirectX 9c ( 34 mb) Free

If you have already installed items 1 or 2 on your
 computer you do not need to do it again.

You should refer to Microsoft.com for instructions
 on the above Microsoft products.

3.  Finally, you must Purchase,  Download and Install the Cadrail 9 application from our Secure Ordering Site. After ordering, you will go to your order confirmation page. The confirmation page has a red DOWNLOAD NOW button. Click the button to begin downloading the Cadrail 9 application file. Once the download is complete, run the file to install Cadrail.

Go to our Secure Site to order and download
 the Cadrail application ( 7 mb)

1. After clicking a download link above, you will be asked what to do with the file. Click the SAVE  button to save the file onto your hard drive.
2. When the Save As dialog appears, select a folder on your hard drive. Note the folder and file name so you can later locate the file and run it. It is best to use an empty folder on your system.

How to Install the Programs after Downloading:

1. After downloading the file, locate it in the folder you downloaded to (above), double click the file name to run it and begin Installation. Follow the additional instructions from the installation program.

See Also:

Using Self-Extracting Files