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--- userdoc:pscad [2022/01/25 16:21] – prall
+++ userdoc:pscad [2024/09/19 07:27] (current) – [How to install PS-CAD software] becky
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 PS-CAD runs on Microsoft Windows. There are licenses for classroom use installed on the 'ECF' drop-in Windows computing labs. Undergraduate engineering students have access to these computing labs and can run PS-CAD there.
-Students in the M.Eng. program have use of a small drop-in computing lab in Bahen building, where versions of PS-CAD v.4 have been installed. As well, M.Eng students taking a course with PS-CAD may receive access to install PS-CAD on their own Windows computer or laptop, using a 'join code' which the course instructor will provide.
+Students in the M.Eng. program have use of a small drop-in computing lab in Bahen building, where versions of PS-CAD v.4 have been installed.
-ECE MASc and PhD students working in Energy Systems may access the research licenses for PS-CAD by contacting ECEHELP to get a 'join code' for the research licenses.
+As well, M.Eng students or undergrads taking a course with PS-CAD may receive access to install PS-CAD on their own Windows computer or laptop, using a 'join code' which the course instructor will provide. This lets you activate a license that is valid through the length of your course.
+ECE MASc and PhD students working in Energy Systems may access the research licenses for PS-CAD by contacting ECEHELP to get a different 'join code' for the research licenses. This license activation can be used for any research application you may have, and the activation will remain valid for several years.
 ==== How to install PS-CAD software ====
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 === Register a user account at HVDC MyCentre website ===
-The latest release of PS-CAD can be downloaded for free from the Manitoba Hydro website. To download the latest installer from www.pscad.com, each user has to register for a free login using their UofT email. This is the link to register:
+The latest release of PS-CAD can be downloaded for free from the Manitoba Hydro website. To download the latest installer from www.pscad.com, each user has to register for a free login using their **UofT email**. This is the link to register:
 https://mycentre.hvdc.ca/register