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Where is the PDF version of the manual?

When you install Cadrail 9 on your computer, the setup program will copy the PDF version of the manual to your computer and create a link to the PDF file. The link to the PDF file is created in your Windows START menus along with a link to the Cadrail application and help file.

To open the PDF version of the Manual:

Click the Windows START button and select All Programs - Sandia Software - Cadrail 9 - Cadrail 9 Manual PDF Format from the menus.

Where are the Library drawings?

See page 15 of the manual.

The Library drawings that come with Cadrail are installed with the program and placed in your:

MY DOCUMENTS\CADRAIL 9 DRAWINGS

folder. The exact name of the Windows My Documents folder will vary depending on your operating system and setup. If you have multiple user names the folder may include your name.

If you purchased the optional CD ROM, the additional drawings are located on the disc in the \DRAWINGS folder.

The Cadrail 9 library folder is created when you start Cadrail for the first time. See the update Jan. 4, 2008 Version 9.03 instructions for additional details.

 

 

How do I use the library drawings?

Read the instructions. A library drawing is simply a Cadrail drawing. You open a library drawing, and copy objects as you would any Cadrail drawing. There are a number of ways to use the Libraries.  Example 1 of Chapter 3 gives one way on page 44 of the manual.

 

I Downloaded Cadrail  on the internet and now I want to install it on another computer, how do I do it?

You need to transfer the original file you downloaded to the other computer and run it  to install Cadrail. The downloaded file name is CR90X.EXE or similar depending what version you downloaded (you can search for it on your hard drive). If you no longer have the file you can download the latest full update again. See the additional instructions for Updates.

 

 

I copied the Cadrail folder to another computer and now I  get the message "Cadrail License File could not be found" when try to run the copy of Cadrail.

You can not just copy the Cadrail folder to another computer and run Cadrail. Cadrail must be installed by running the original setup program so it can setup Windows properly. You need to install Cadrail from your CD or the original file you downloaded.

 

 

I cannot get the background option for fill to display on the figure editor.

See the 11-27-07 program changes described in the updates documentation.

 

 

Is there a Mac version of Cadrail?

No, sorry.

 

 

Does Cadrail run on a Windows emulator on the Mac?

Yes, as long as the emulator meets the minimum requirements and is properly setup.