
  AMSES Frame2D v1.56

  Copyright © 1999-2000 by

  AINET
  Trubarjeva 42
  Celje, SI-3000
  Slovenia, Europe

  Internet Mail: ainet@siol.net
  URL: www.ainet-sp.si

  ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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  CONTENTS
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  I.    WHAT IS AMSES Frame2D?  
  II.   FEW FEATURES
  III.  INSTALLATION & SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
  IV.   MANUAL
  V.    DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
  VI.   LICENSE
  VII.  DISTRIBUTION OF THE PROGRAM
  VIII. SUGGESTED PRODUCT "BLURB"



  I. WHAT IS AMSES Frame2D?  
  -------------------------
  Amses Frame2D is a structural engineering tool used to calculate internal
  forces and displacements. Many structures can be analyzed: planar frames, 
  continuous beams, trusses, cantilevers, and so on. Calculations are based 
  on the finite element method. A graphical interface allows you to draw 
  the structure, design load cases and actions, and calculate results within 
  one single application. It supports true second order theory, solves 
  simple problems quickly, has unlimited undo/redo capabilities, and has a 
  unit conversion feature.

  The program was written from scratch, its user interface was planed 
  very carefully with an end user in our minds. Practical structural engineers 
  were involved in its development and this makes the program powerful.

  II. FEW FEATURES
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  * It supports a true second order theory.
  * It solves simple problems in almost no time.
  * It has an advanced, easy to use user interface.
  * It has unlimited Undo/Redo system.
  * It has a unique unit conversion feature.
  * It is a true 32-bit application.
  * It has an excellent graphical output that can be previewed.
  * It costs much less than most other similar programs.


  III. INSTALLATION & SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
  ---------------------------------------
  Inside the zip file you will find an exe named as AMSESFrame2Den.exe. This
  is a self-extractor file which encapsulates the setup. After you ran the
  self-extractor you are prompt to start the installation. Press the Setup button
  to start the installation. The installation wizard will help you to finish the setup.
  Contact: ales.krajnc@guest.arnes.si in the case of installation problems.

  System requirements:
  * a PC based microcomputer with a 150 MHz Pentium Processor,
  * 32 MB of RAM (64 MB of RAM is recommended),
  * about 10 MB of free hard disk space,
  * a high resolution monitor device is recommended (1024 x 786 and above).
  * Windows 95 – Service Release 1 (SR1) or Windows NT 4.0 – Service Pack 3
    or Windows 98 operating system.

  IV. MANUAL
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  Manuals are included in the Help system. A postscript version of the manuals,
  which were specially formatted for the printer output can be downloaded 
  from http://www.ainet-sp.si.

  V. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
  -------------------------
  This software and documentation are sold "as is" and without warranties
  as to performance of merchantability or any other warranties whether
  expressed or implied. Because of the various hardware and software
  environments into which this program may be put, no warranty of fitness
  for a particular purpose is offered. You use the software ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN
  RISK, and you supply it to your customers, friends, family or 
  acquaintances ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.

  In no event shall we (aiNet) be liable for any damages whatsoever
  (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits,
  business interruption, loss of business information, or other pecuniary
  loss) arising out of the use of or inability to use the software 
  even if we have been advised of the possibility of such
  damages. If these terms are not acceptable to you, then please DELETE
  all the files from your disks IMMEDIATELY AND PERMANENTLY.

  VI. LICENSE
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  AMSES Frame2D is *NOT* FREE SOFTWARE.
                ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
  AMSES Frame2D is released as SHAREWARE. This means that you may
  use it for a trial period. When this trial period expires you can continue to use it, 
  as long as:

     You PAY THE REQUIRED REGISTRATION FEE
     =====================================

   (See the ORDER.TXT file or take a look into the help for more)
               (information about registration.)

  VII. DISTRIBUTION OF THE PROGRAM
  --------------------------------
  You may distribute the package freely to FTP sites, Bulletin
  Boards, Shareware/Freeware/Public Domain archives, CD-ROMS, Magazine
  Cover Disks and CD-ROMS, etc.

  Distribution of the package in any form is subject to ALL the
  following conditions:

    [1] ALL the files included with the program,

       and

    [2] NO ATTEMPT must be made to modify or alter ANYTHING in any of
        the files,

       and

    [3] You must not charge ANYTHING for distributing this package (disk
        vendors may charge a reasonable fee, not exceeding US$10 for
        media and duplication).

  THE AUTHOR OF THE SOFTWARE UNCONDITIONALLY RETAINS ALL RIGHTS PURSUANT 
  TO THE COPYRIGHT INTERNATIONAL LAWS.

  VIII. SUGGESTED PRODUCT "BLURB"
  -------------------------------
  Title:    AMSES Frame2D Non-linear Planar Frame Analysis (32 bit Windows)
  Keywords: FRAME ANALYSIS, NON-LINEAR ANALYSIS, FINITE ELEMENT METHOD
  Product Description:
  AMSES Frame2D: This is a structural engineering tool used to calculate 
  internal forces and displacements. Many structures can be analyzed: planar 
  frames, continuous beams, trusses, cantilevers, and so on. Calculations 
  are based on the finite element method. A graphical interface allows you to 
  draw the structure, design load cases and actions, and calculate results 
  within one single application.

