Buying Working Model

• How is Working Model licensed?
  
• In what languages is Working Model available?
  
• What are the WM development plans for Mac OSX?
• What versions of Windows does Working Model run under?
• What are the minimum system requirements?

Upgrading Working Model

• Working Model 2005 new features
  
• Working Model 2004 new features
  
• Why upgrade to Working Model 2005?
• Can I upgrade my copy of Working Model?
  
• What are Professional maintenance renewals?
  
• Are earlier versions still available?
  

Specifications of Working Model Editions

• What editions of Working Model are available?
  
• What is the Full Professional edition?
  
• What is the Full Educational edition?
  
• What is the Developer edition?
  
• What is the Textbook edition?
  
• What is the Homework edition?
  
• What is the Demo edition?
  

How is Working Model Licensed?

Working Model can be purchased as an individual (single user) or a network license.

In what languages is Working Model available?

Windows System

• English
• French
• German
• Italian
• Japanese
• Portuguese
• Spanish

MacOS System

• English

What are the WM development plans for Mac OSX?

The current PC version of Working Model is 2005. The current Mac version is 4.0, which runs under Mac Classic mode only. Classic mode exists only up until Mac version 10.4.

At the present time, if you wish to run Working Model on versions of the Mac later than 10.4, you will need to run the Windows version of Working Model. To do this, you will also need a licensed copy of Windows and a portal program such as Bootcamp, Virtual PC, Parallels or VMware Fusion. Which program is needed will depend on which Mac platform you are running.

Virtual PC can be used for Power PC-based Macs (macbooks) to run Windows. Bootcamp, Parallels and VMware Fusion can be used to run Windows on Intel-based Macs.

More information on these programs can be found on the manufacturer’s websites:

For more information on Boot Camp, visit:
http://www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/

For more information on Virtual PC, visit:
http://www.microsoft.com/mac/products/virtualpc/virtualpc.aspx?pid=virtualpc

For more information on Parallels, visit:
http://www.parallels.com/en/products/desktop/sr/

For more information on VMware Fusion, visit:
http://www.vmware.com/products/fusion/

Design Simulation Technologies is currently working on development of a version of Working Model native to Mac OSX. When this release becomes available, there will be an announcement on our website under the News section.

What versions of Windows does Working Model run under?

The current version of Working Model runs under all 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows going back to Windows 95. The versions officially supported are:

On 64-bit versions of Windows, Working Model runs as a 32-bit application, but 64-bit drivers are available for the USB dongles used by the professional version.

What are the minimum system requirements?

Although Working Model can run on some systems with requirements less than those specified below, the performance will depend on the types of simulations being run as well as the complexity of the models. The minimum reccommended systems specifications are:

Working Model 2005 new features^*

Click here for the new features of Working Model 2005.

Working Model 2004 new features^*

For a detailed description of the the features, click here.

1. FlexLM licensing
2. DC Motor and DC Actuator
3. Generic Coord-to-Coord Constraint
4. Generic Point-to-Point Constraint
5. DXF import expanded to version 12 through version 2000
6. Dynamic memory allocation for objects
7. Updated user interaface
8. Improved graphing capabilities
9. Instantaneous vector values can be displayed with vectors
10. Color of bodies linked to formula language and can change on the fly
11. Feel the motion and/or collision

^*Runs on Microsoft Windows 2000/XP

Why upgrade to Working Model 2005?

• If you have Working Model version 2004, click here.
  
• If you have Working Model version 5.2, click here.
  
• If you have Working Model version 5.0, click here.
  
• If you have Working Model version 4.0, click here.
  
• If you have Working Model version 3.0, click here.
  

Why upgrade to Working Model 2005 when I have Working Model 2004?

• See the new features of WM2005 here.
• See the new features of WM2004 here.

Why upgrade to Working Model 2005 when I have Working Model 5.2?

• See the new features of WM2005 here.
• See the new features of WM2004 here.

Why upgrade to Working Model 2005 when I have Working Model 5.0?

• See the new features of WM2005 here.
• See the new features of WM2004 here.
• DXF import can now import more complex DXF models (i.e., models with much higher number of points/segments)
• New .wm2d file extension to avoid conflict with Windows media player
• Zoom to Extent button
• Prevent simulation from running faster than real-time is set on by default
• Preference settings can be saved to disk
• New Summit Software Basic Script DLL libraries that improve Working Model Basic
• Improved accuracy of calculations
• Audio sound has been added to the program
• Sound files (.wav) included
• New picture library with bitmap pictures
• Streamlined installer
• Step-by-step introductory demonstration for first-time users
• RunAllDemoFile script to help you evaluate Working Model
• New and/or enhanced demo files
• New tutorial with expanded topics
• New user's manual
• Macintosh customers can continue to buy Working Model version 4.0 (now available on the same CD as Windows version 5.2)
• WorkingModel.exe and complete Getting Started toolkit are now available under the Windows Start menu
• Program translated into Japanese
• Japanese user manual, tutorial, Getting Started Guide, and brochure are included on the CD

Why upgrade to Working Model 2005 when I have Working Model 4.0?

• See the new features of WM2005 here.
• See the new features of WM2004 here.
• DXF import can now import more complex DXF models (i.e., models with much higher number of points/segments)
• New .wm2d file extension to avoid conflict with Windows media player
• Zoom to Extent button
• Prevent simulation from running faster than real-time is set on by default
• Preference settings can be saved to disk
• New Summit Software Basic Script DLL libraries that improve Working Model Basic
• Improved accuracy of calculations
• Audio sound has been added to the program
• Sound files (.wav) included
• New picture library with bitmap pictures
• Streamlined installer
• Step-by-step introductory demonstration for first-time users
• RunAllDemoFile script to help you evaluate Working Model
• New and/or enhanced demo files
• New tutorial with expanded topics
• New user's manual
• Macintosh customers can continue to buy Working Model version 4.0 (now available on the same CD as Windows version 5.2)
• Script Button: Create a button that invokes a script.
• Rotating Pictures: Pictures attached to bodies rotate when the body rotates.
• Non-Rectangular or Transparent Pictures
• Showing and Hiding of Text Objects: Appearance window for a text object allows you to show text only when a certain condition is met.
• Slot Friction: Script that allows you to model friction in your slot joints.
• Slot Damping: Script that allows you to model damping in your slot joints.
• WorkingModel.exe and complete Getting Started toolkit are now available under the Windows Start menu
• Program translated into Japanese
• Japanese user manual, tutorial, Getting Started Guide, and brochure are included on the CD

Why upgrade to Working Model 2005 when I have Working Model 3.0?

• See the new features of WM2005 here.
• See the new features of WM2004 here.
• Vastly improved simulation speed
• Improved interface that is more user-friendly
• Rotating Pictures: Pictures attached to bodies rotate when the body rotates.
• Non-Rectangular or Transparent Pictures
• Showing and Hiding of Text Objects: Appearance window for a text object allows you to show text only when a certain condition is met.
• Slot Friction: Script that allows you to model friction in your slot joints.
• Slot Damping: Script that allows you to model damping in your slot joints.
• Option to prevent a simulation from running faster than real time
• Showing and hiding text objects
• Available in Homework and Textbook editions
• More ready-to-run simulations in a range of engineering topics
• New Tools:
• Curved Polygons
• Closed Curved Slot Joints
• Square Point element
• Slot elements
• Curved Slot elements
• Closed Curved Slot elements
• Join/Split Command
• Script that measures the distance between points
• Create a button that runs any of the scripts under the Script Menu
• Specify overlap error, assembly error, and significant digits
• Better organized two-column palette makes modeling tools more accessible
• Resize and reshape objects while they are still joined
• External Application Link to software packages such as Excel and Matlab
• Measure the position, velocity, and acceleration of the center of mass
• Geometry window: specify an object’s geometric properties
• Export simulations to .avi video format for classroom presentations
• DXF import can now import more complex DXF models (i.e., models with much higher number of points/segments)
• New .wm2d file extension to avoid conflict with Windows media player
• Zoom to Extent button
• Prevent simulation from running faster than real-time is set on by default
• Preference settings can be saved to disk
• New Summit Software Basic Script DLL libraries that improve Working Model Basic
• Improved accuracy of calculations
• Audio sound has been added to the program
• Sound files (.wav) included
• New picture library with bitmap pictures
• Streamlined installer
• Step-by-step introductory demonstration for first-time users
• RunAllDemoFile script to help you evaluate Working Model
• New tutorial with expanded topics
• New user's manual
• Macintosh customers can continue to buy Working Model version 4.0 (now available on the same CD as Windows version 5.2)
• WorkingModel.exe and complete Getting Started toolkit are now available under the Windows Start menu
• Program translated into Japanese
• Japanese user manual, tutorial, Getting Started Guide, and brochure are included on the CD

Can I upgrade my copy of Working Model?

Our latest version is Working Model 2005. To be eligible for an upgrade you must be:

• A professional customer who has paid yearly maintenance renewals
• A educational customer with single or multi-user copies of Working Model 5.0 that is eligible for an upgrade discount (you must provide a corresponding valid serial number).

Upgrades ship with a product guide (no user manual) containing detailed information about new commands. Click here to see the new features of Working Model.

What are Professional maintenance renewals?

Yearly maintenance renewals are 20% of the current Retail Price. You receive unlimited technical support as well as software updates, enhancements, and new releases, once they become available.

Customers are encouraged to maintain their annual maintenance contract. In addition to receiving professional technical support, if there are unexpected events such as broken software media, the license or the program stops working work due to computer or operating system changes, or license keys are lost, customers will have access to replacement media and licenses at no charge. Customers who are not current on maintenance and wish to receive assistance have the option to upgrade/renew maintenance but will be charged a reinstatement fee in addition to the upgrade price (see Can I upgrade my copy of Working Model?)

Are earlier versions of Working Model still available?

No, earlier versions of Working Model are no longer available. See the new features in the latest version of Working Model. In addition, as a 32-bit application, Working Model is significantly faster than older versions, which were 16-bit applications.If you wish to upgrade the version you have, please see Can I upgrade my copy of Working Model?