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PyroSim 2010 - Release Notes

 Users Manual  PyroSimManual.pdf
 Users Manual (HTML)  index.html
 Example Problems  PyroSimExamples.pdf

PyroSim 2008 - Release Notes

 Users Manual  PyroSimManual-2008.pdf
 Example Problems  PyroSimExamples-2008.pdf

PyroSim 2007 - Release Notes

 Users Manual  PyroSimManual-2007.pdf
 Example Problems  PyroSimExamples-2007.pdf

FDS 5

The following links connect directly to the NIST FDS web site to ensure the most up-to-date documentation.

 Users Manual  FDS_5_User_Guide.pdf
 Technical Reference  FDS_5_Technical_Ref.pdf
 Smokeview 5 Manual  SMV_5_User_Guide.pdf

FDS 4

 Users Manual  fds_users_guide_4.pdf
 Technical Reference  fds_tech_guide_4.pdf
 Smokeview 4 Manual  sv_users_guide_4.pdf

FDS Benchmarks

To find out how long it takes FDS to run various simulations, please view our FDS Benchmarks.

Floating License Installation

Please follow the instructions in the Floating License Installation Guide. You will need to install and license the PyroSim License Manager, then PyroSim can be installed on each workstation and configured to use the floating license server.

License Activation

To activate your copy of PyroSim:

  1. Start PyroSim
  2. In the Licensing and Activation dialog, select Online Activation
  3. In the Key box, type the activation key from your purchase receipt email
  4. Click Activate

The information at the bottom of the Licensing and Activation dialog should be updated to show your new license information. If you receive an error message or are otherwise unable to use the online activation feature, please contact support@thunderheadeng.com.

Troubleshooting

Please contact Thunderhead Engineering for technical support. The list of known issues and workarounds can be found in the Troubleshooting chapter of the PyroSim users manual. The release notes also outline known bugs and workarounds.

Contact

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Support: support@thunderheadeng.com
Phone: +1.785.770.8511
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