Metered Edition Installation
Overview
When you install the HydroCAD Metered Edition, the setup program will install
the main HydroCAD program, plus a "Dashboard" which is used to access your
metered account, which is operated by Cetrus. The Dashboard must have a
live internet connection in order to communicate with the Cetrus server,
authenticate your login details, and authorize the operation of HydroCAD.
For further details please read the metered edition
overview and FAQ.
The following information also applies to the 15-day
free trial, which utilizes the same software as the metered edition.
Installation
-
Download
the Metered Edition Setup program to your computer.
-
Run
the Setup program and select
Standard Installation. After accepting the License Agreement
the "Dashboard" setup program will start.
- If the Dashboard setup shows options to "Change, Repair, or Remove", the
Dashboard is already installed, probably from a previous HydroCAD
installation. Click Cancel to end the
Dashboard setup and allow the HydroCAD installation to continue.
- After the Dashboard installation is finished, the HydroCAD installation
will continue. When the installation is complete, a HydroCAD icon will
appear on the desktop and in the Windows Start menu.
Startup Problems
When
the installation is complete, you can start HydroCAD by clicking the HydroCAD
icon on the desktop or Start menu.
- After a few seconds, the Cetrus login screen will appear. Enter your
login credentials, or click Try It Free to setup
a trial account.
- If a login error occurs, or you don't see the "Try if free" button, your
firewall or antivirus software may be preventing communication with the Cetrus
server. The Cetrus edition must
be able to access cetrus.com
using ports 80 and 443. If you have trouble with the metered or trial
editions, make sure you can access this domain from your computer, and that
these ports are open. Please contact your system administrator
for further assistance.
OnDemand Dashboard
Whenever the Metered Edition is running, the "OnDemand Dashboard" will appear
in the Windows tool bar. This provides status and control options for
various aspects of the software. Details here.
Inactivity Timeout
The Metered Edition contains an automatic time-out
mechanism, which causes the program to become dormant after a period of
inactivity, thus preventing any charges from being made until you resume use of
the program.
For Further Information
For further details please read the metered edition
overview.