ATPDraw version 5.

x for Windows 9x/2000/XP

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If you are unsure what to install, select always the LATEST version.
Older versions are kept in the archive just for safety reasons, i.e.
if you experience something fatal with the new version, you have a chance
to make a test with an older one.

Note that Version 5 was substantially updated and some core features
were modified. A new project file format is introduced to allow larger
components and update to the pkzip 2 compression standard. New support
and project file formats were introduced (.ACP). Backward compatibility
is ensured but not farward compatibility provided. i.e. ACP file created
in v.5 can not be used in earlier program versions. For more details see
ATPDraw.hlp, ATPDraw5.txt and Readme.pdf.

ATPDraw50_install.zip - Complete installation package. Run setup.exe.

ATPDraw50_image.zip - Complete installation package. Extract all files,

keep default folder names.

ATPDraw5*p*.zip - Latest patch file. Includes the corrected copy of

ATPDraw core files (.exe, .scl, .hlp, .cnt)

ATPDMan3r3.zip - includes the ATPDraw User' Manual 3.5 (October 2002).

ATPDraw_v4_new.pdf - introduces new program features in version 4 (October 2004)

Installation
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1/a Installation of an ATPDraw patch file (ATPDraw5*p*.zip). GOTO 7)

1/b Installation of the compressed distribution (ATPDraw50_image.zip).

Extract all files by keeping default folder names. If you have an
earlier version of ATPDraw 4.x specify a new ATPDraw folder
for version 5. GOTO 4)

1/c Installation of the complete distribution (ATPDraw50_install.zip).

If you have an earlier version of ATPDraw 4.x installed specify a new
ATPDraw folder for version 5 when the install wizzard queries the
folder name.
2. Copy ATPDraw50_install.zip into a TEMP directory and unzip the file.

3. Run SETUP.EXE. Specify ATPDraw home directory. Avoid usage of directory

names with "space", like C:\Program Files. Use Drive:\ATPDraw5 instead. If
installation outside "Program Files" is not allowed by system administrator
you may install the program in Program Files, if ResultDir of ATPDraw is
specified outside Program Files, in any directory without space in it's name
and path and with R/W priviledge of users.

4. When you run ATPDraw.exe v5 first time, the program will create the necessary
system folders. You may copy existing files in your old /USP, /MOD and /Project
into the new folders. Note that ResultDir of ATPDraw must be a directory without
space in it's name and path. Even if you do not have USP objects, it is advisable
to create an (empty) /USP sub-folder under ATPDraw main folder because old project
files with USP objects may need this folder to run properly.

5. Copy ATPDraw.ini of the previous version (4.x) into the system folder
of the new ATPDraw ver 5.x. This will save ATP|Edit Commands (and othe) settings
if you modified default values earlier.

6. Ensure compatibility with ATP (TPBIG.EXE).

Check content of batch files runATP_*.bat and
"Programs settings" under Tools|Options|Preferences.
EEUG distributes ATP-EMTP executables on its annual CD-ROM named
TpbigW.exe (Watcom) and TpbigG.exe (GNU MingW32).
ATP simulation is executed by either RunATP_W.bat or RunATP_G.dat, depending on
the ATP version you use use.
The actual command in these batch files is one of the following:
%gnudir%tpbigg.exe both %1 s -r
%watdir%tpbigw.exe both %1 * -r
If you installed the programs from the EEUG annual CD distribution and
select the MingW32 ATP (preferred, this provides the best performance today)
or the Watcom ATP, do not forget to complete the command in the runATP_*.bat
file by an additional "g" or "w". E.g.
for MingW32 ATP: %gnudir%tpbigG.exe both %1 s -r
for Watcom ATP: %watdir%tpbigW.exe both %1 * -r

7. Download the latest patch file called "atpdraw5*p*.zip" (if exists).

Unzip the patch in a TEMP folder and simply overwrite the existing
ATPDraw core files (ATPDraw.exe, .scl, .hlp, .cnt) in the ATPDraw
 system folder.

8. Each time a project is loaded in ATPDraw v5 the user needs to specify a Result
Directory. This must be a path without space in it's name. The default path
is set under Tools|Options/Directories as either the ATP-folder or as the
current project folder (if the bottom button is checked). It is possible to
create a new directory in the Result Directory dialog (type it in the edit field).
All results are stored in the ResultDir, also those from BCTRAN, LCC etc. The user
can control the name of the files by selecting Run ATP in the respective dialogs.
Be aware of possible name conflicts as all files are stored in the same directory.

Original writing:
Hans Kr. Hoidalen
Updated by
Laszlo Prikler
on 25-October-2006