Installation

 

P8 Version 3.5 Requirements:

·        Microsoft Windows 7 operating system.  Not tested with Windows 8.

·        Microsoft Excel Version 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013.  Previous versions did not support Excel 2013.

·        Microsoft .Net Version 4.5.  If it is not already installed, it will be downloaded from the Internet and automatically installed during the installation process.  


Installation Procedure:

·        Uninstall any previous release of Version 3.5.   Version 3.4 can remain installed.

·        Download the zipped installation accessed here.  You may receive warning messages that it contains executable files (*.exe).   Ignore the messages to install at your own risk.

·        Extract the zipped installation file to a separate folder.

·        Click “setup.exe” to install the software.

·        Supporting input & data files will be copied to the “C:\P8_UserFiles” directory, which will be automatically created if it does not already exist.

·        If desired, copy input & data files created using previous versions to the above directory.

·        Access via Windows Start Menu.


Notes:

·        File formats are compatible with previous versions of P8 for Windows.

·        Version 3.4 and supporting files can remain installed on your computer.

·       Initial testing against output from previous versions is recommended for ongoing projects.

·       Post any issues at the P8 User Form  https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/p8-model