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SAP2000 Version 7.40

CHANGES TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
New Hardware Key Device for Nonlinear Version 7
Tutorial files on the Web
Significant Changes from Previous Versions
Upgrading to SAP2000 from SAP90 Version 5.4 or 5.5
Analysis Executables

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1. SAP2000 Version 7.40
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SAP2000 is a fully graphical Windows program,
different versions: SAP2000 Standard, SAP2000
All versions require Windows 95/98/NT/2000 to
Model creation, analysis, display of results,
within the SAP2000 graphical user interface.

and is available in three

PLUS, and SAP2000 Nonlinear.
be running on your computer.
and design are all performed

SAP2000 is a very extensive program, featuring a friendly and powerful

graphical user interface and sophisticated analytical capabilities. However, a
few of the advanced analysis features cannot be edited in the graphical user
interface, such as the Plane, Asolid, and Solid elements. The geometry and
analysis results for these elements CAN be viewed in the graphical user
interface.
Users who have need of advanced analysis features described in the Analysis
Reference manual that cannot be edited in the graphical user interface can use
the input data text file as described in the Input Data File manual. See Topics
"Overview" and "Input Data Files and the Graphical User Interface" in Chapter
2 of the Input Data File manual for more information.
For users who already have SAP2000, we recommend that you remove previous
versions of the program and begin using version 7.40 as soon as possible in
order to take advantage of the latest features, improvements, and error
corrections.

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2. CHANGES TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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For a new installation from the CD, please read topic "Installation" in chapter
"Getting Started" in the "SAP2000 Getting Started" manual, and note the
following changes:
- To perform a "Single User" installation, run
\Setup.exe
on the SAP2000 CD. This installs the entire SAP2000 program on a local
machine, ready to be used.
- To perform a "Network Server" installation, run
\Network Server\Setup.exe
on the SAP2000 CD. This installs the Server version of SAP2000 on a network
server. The program cannot be run yet. Each workstation that will use SAP2000
must perform a "Network Workstation" installation described next.
- To perform a "Network Workstation" installation, run
\Setup.exe
from the folder on the server where
SAP2000 was performed, as described
files on the local workstation, and
workstation must have access to the
used.

the "Network Server" installation of

above. This installs a limited number of
makes SAP2000 ready to be used. The
server installation whenever SAP2000 is

- The default installation folders for the Standard version are

c:\Computers and Structures\SAP2000
c:\Computers and Structures\SAP2000 Server
c:\Computers and Structures\SAP2000 Workstation
- The default installation folders for the PLUS version are
c:\Computers and Structures\SAP2000 Plus
c:\Computers and Structures\SAP2000 Plus Server
c:\Computers and Structures\SAP2000 Plus Workstation
- The default installation folders for the Nonlinear version are
c:\Computers and Structures\SAP2000 Nonlinear
c:\Computers and Structures\SAP2000 Nonlinear Server
c:\Computers and Structures\SAP2000 Nonlinear Workstation
- For each of the three versions above:
The first folder name is used for a "Single User" installation,
The second folder name is used for a "Network Server" installation, and
The third folder name is used for a "Network Workstation" installation.

- During a "Single User" or "Network Server" installation you will be asked

for the program serial number. This can be found on the SAP2000 CD. This
serial number is automatically entered when performing a "Network
Workstation" installation. When running SAP2000, you can view the serial
number that you entered from the Help > About SAP2000 menu item. This
serial number may be needed for obtaining technical support and program
upgrades.
- At the end of the installation process you will be given the option to have
the Sentinel Driver installed. You should choose this option whenever you
are installing on a machine that may be used to hold the hardware key device.
You may also manually install the Sentinel Driver at any time by running
KeyDrive\Setup.exe
from the SAP2000 CD or from the SAP2000 folder after installation.
- When installing on a Windows 2000 machine, make sure that you have
administrative rights.
- Running any SAP2000 Setup.exe a second time uninstalls the program. You
will be given an opportunity to Cancel if you do this accidentally.