PRA - Project Risk Analysis ============================= Version 2.1 February 2001 Copyright (C) Katmar Software PO Box 654, Westville, 3630, South Africa email : support@katmarsoftware.com http://www.katmarsoftware.com +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | | To install the program run ProjRisk_Setup.exe | | | | After installation use Start | Programs | Risk Analysis to run. | | | +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ CATALOGUING CATEGORIES ====================== Project Management Engineering and Scientific Business - Economic Analysis Risk Analysis TARGET AUDIENCE =============== Cost engineers, project managers, project contollers PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION ===================== Two word description :- Contingency Analysis One line description :- Determine project risk and contingency required. Short Description :- Use Monte Carlo Simulation to determine the risk of a project being overspent and the contingency needed to achieve desired level of confidence. Full Description :- Project Risk Analysis is for Cost Engineering and Project Management pro's who must develop cost estimates of known accuracy and risk on capital investment projects. Uses Monte Carlo Simulation to find the contingency needed to achieve any desired level of confidence. All statistical models are already set up. Output in graphical and tabular form. Spreadsheets can be imported as ASCII text. NEW IN THIS VERSION =================== Speed improved by 300% Running totals now shown on main screen Limit preventing entry of more than 100 cost items imposed Option for automatic seeding of random number generator added Some friendlier error messages added Data files still compatible with version 1.0 Added FAQ file SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS =================== OS : Windows 9x/NT4.0 or later DISK SPACE : 1 Mb LIST OF FILES (After installation) ============= The complete PRA package consists of the following files :- ProjRisk.exe Executable program file ProjRisk.hlp On-line help PRABook.doc Complete manual and tutorials ReadMe.txt Basic information on installation, costs and license File_ID.diz Automated file format for BBS's and web sites Pad_File.htm Information for software download sites Pad_File.xml Information for software download sites PRA_EGnn.RSK Example data files (nn = 01 to 04) PRA_FAQ.txt Some frequently asked questions Disclaimer.txt Guarantee and License conditions Unins000.dat Information for uninstalling Project Risk Analysis Unins000.exe Program to uninstall Project Risk Analysis INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ========================= This program is distributed as a single zipped file with the name ProjRisk.zip (or possibly PRAnn.zip where nn is the version number). Copy the ZIP file to a temporary directory (folder) and unzip it into the same folder. This will produce two files - This ReadMe.txt file and the ProjRisk_Setup.exe installation file. Run the ProjRisk_Setup.exe file. This will install the program into the \Program Files\ProjRisk directory, although you can select a different folder if you want to. After installation the program will appear in your menu structure as Start | Programs | ProjRisk. An uninstall option will also be added to your menu. DETAILED INSTRUCTION MANUAL =========================== The detailed reference manual and tutorials for PRA are included in the distribution file in the form of a Word for Windows v97 file called PRABook.doc. If you do not have a copy of Word you can download a free copy of Microsoft's WordViewer from the Microsoft homesite at www.microsoft.com. Load PRABook.doc and follow the formatting and printing instructions on the first page. The manual contains about 65 pages. REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS ========================= PRA is distributed as Shareware. This means you are free to use this evaluation copy of PRA to determine its value and usefulness to you. The evaluation version of PRA will allow you to run it 30 times. This version will not produce the printed graphical and statistical reports available in the full version, but apart from that it is fully functional. During the evaluation period the program will advise you how many runs you have remaining. At the end of the trial period the program will no longer allow you to perform analyses, but will still give you access to your raw data. Only if you find PRA to be worth the asking price do you register and pay. If PRA does not meet your needs or standards then it has cost you nothing and you simply uninstall it from your disk. PRA can be bought either as a single-user system for US$ 80.00 or as a multi-user site licence for US$ 250.00 or as a corporate world-wide license for US$ 1500-00. Full details of the registration process are included in the manual and in the help files within the program. When you register, you will be given a password which will convert your evaluation version to the full version without limits and restrictions. The password will work with all upgrades released within 12 months of original purchase. If you pay by credit card you can receive your password almost immediately. SHAREWARE DISTRIBUTORS ====================== We are most grateful to the distributors of shareware who help us to get PRA widely known. Any bona fide distributor of shareware (including WWW site operators, disk distributors, BBS operators, computer clubs, magazines on or enclosing disks and CD-ROM manufacturers) are welcome to include PRA in their range, subject to the following requirements :- - The package must include all the files listed in this document. If they are compressed into an archive please use the naming convention given above. - None of the files listed above may be modified in any way. (Except to add a "Supplied by 'XYZ Company'" notice at the end of the README.TXT or PRABOOK.DOC files.) - You are welcome to add other files to identify yourself as the distributor. - PRA may be included on a disk with any other product, provided that it is made clear that any payment for that other product is not for PRA. - No price or other compensation may be charged for PRA. Any charge for an evaluation disk (floppy or CD-ROM) must be clearly identified as being for the disk and not for the software on it. - Any advertisements, catalogs or other literature must point out that shareware requires separate payment to the author if regular use is made of the product. - We would like distributors to have the most up to date versions. If you would like us to keep you informed of any upgrades contact us at the address at the top of this file.