FAQ on msmac3D Technology and Licensing

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Some FAQ on msmac3D Technology & Licensing. Please send any additional Questions to msmac3D@mchenrysoftware.com
Q: Do you have a Demo Program?

• A: We currently don’t have a demo program.
  The logistics and all that take too much time and energy.
  Basically once a license ordered we do provide 2 week window to run/work with/use the product and for any reason you don’t like it you can return for a full refund
  We expect some documentation of the reason(s) you didn’t like the software so we can try to improve/fix it
  We’ve never had a return since we are responsive to any and all issues and continually improve the features based on users questions/comments/requests.

Q: Do you have training?

• A: We have done WebEx type training however many users preferred online videos for certain tasks so they could simply watch and work along with/pause the video.
  Obviously live hands-on training is a great way to dive head first into software and get up to speed.
  We were considering having another McHenry Seminar but then the COVID hit and so we’re re-thinking and perhaps will go back to live WebEx or other format training.
  In the meantime, please see our VIDEOS: msmac3D Intro & Instruction videos and let us know if any others you would like to see.

Q: Can the software simulate rollovers;

• A: Yes easily. See some of our videos online.
  Structural Nodes are set based on the shape of the 3D graphics of the vehicle (at optional distances).
  Distance between Nodes.jpg
  Be sure to also see our recent video Quick Setup of a 3D Rollover Simulation with Ver 2.75

Q: Price for single license and annual subscription;

• A. We NOW Have LEASE Pricing!
  • See our Forum topic ORDERING msmac3D/2D, NOW with LEASE Pricing! with additional information
    Main points are
    • we want all users to stay for many years
    • we want all users to use the latest version/technologies
    • we do not want to have to support older versions.
    • we want to mainly support existing users and not desperately need to seek NEW SALES all the time,
  Please contact us to get a quote.

Q:Minimum and recommended computer specifications;

• A: see What are msmac3D minimum computer requirements?
  Generally any computer should be fine, win 8.1 or above
  • Note: we still have some users on win 7 and no issue however since Microsoft stopped support for win 7 we believe it may be time to upgrade!

Q: Will it import data from a 3D scanner, total station, aerial imagery and EDR data?

• A: Yes
  here are a few videos on instructions:
  • How To Scale Google Maps in msmac3D
  • DXF Surfacing/Image Draping
  • HOW TO: Scale a Bitmap overhead to a DXF from PA Crash
  msmac3D currently does not support direct import from EDR but the output of the simulations are in CSV format so comparisons can be directly made with accelerations, steer, etc.
  • And your question brings up the idea to add the ability to import CSV data for steer table so if you have pre-impact 5 seconds of steer at 0.1 second increments (so 50 inputs) you can bring in the data direct from a CSV file instead of having to type the entries. Look for that addition in an update soon!
  Also the inputs for steer/braking are variable tables so easy to set up to match any pre-impact (i have a sample/demo i will post up soon)
  We might see about direct input of values from pre-impact EDR data.

Q: Can the single license run on a PC and a backup on a laptop? (I am a one man shop, and would like to use the software when traveling out of town (laptop) and also on the PC in my home office.

• A: Yes. We allow 2 computers per license, and additional nodes can also be added for small fee

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additional refinements posted up today

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LEASE Pricing Links added!