Flier: DeckTools User Guide (F-DTUSERGD12) - Simpson Strong-Tie

1DeckTools ®User Guide4Getting StartedThank you for purchasing Simpson Strong-Tie ® DeckTools ® software. While this user guide isdesigned to help you easily install DeckTools, it’s important to know we are available to help youalong the way. You can contact Customer Support by phone during business hours toll-free at877-DECK-EXPERT (877-332-5397) or send e-mail to support@decktools.com. You can also getanswers 24x7 on our Customer Support Forum at www.strongtie.com/decktools/forums.See Training, Support, and Customer Forum on page 66 for more information.System RequirementsBefore installing DeckTools software on your computer, you must make sure that it meets minimumsystem requirements. You can evaluate your computer immediately using our free ConfigurationTest Tool, which will suggest areas for upgrade if necessary. Download the Configuration TestTool at www.strongtie.com/decktools/req. DeckTools runs on Windows 7 (both 32-bit and 64-bitversions), Vista, and XP (including Windows installed with Apple’s Boot Camp software on Macs).We recommend an NVIDIA ® graphics card with hardware acceleration and at least 64MB of graphicsmemory. At a minimum, you can use the NVIDIA ® GeForce ® 8600. For an ideal system, choose theNVIDIA ® Quadro ® FX 4500 or better. Due to ongoing driver issues, Simpson Strong-Tie does notrecommend ATI graphics cards.DeckTools cannot be installed on a central server or run over a network. The program must havedirect access to a suitable graphics card.InstallationYour e-mail receipt includes a link to the latest release of the software along with your serialnumber. Each serial number can be installed on one computer.F-DTUSERGD12 ©2012 Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.Additionally, the latest version of DeckTools software is always available for download by customerson the Customer Support Forum. There are instructions for accessing the Customer Support Forumon your e-mail receipt, or see page 67 for details.Note: DeckTools software is available through online download only.To download and install DeckTools:1. Click the link in your e-mail receipt to begin the download. When asked if you want to run orsave the file, choose Save.