Buying Working Model

• Are there multi-user network licenses available?
  
• In what languages is Working Model available?
  
• What are the WM development plans for Mac OSX?

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?
  

Are there multi-user licenses available?

Yes. Multi-user licenses are networkable. For example, if you purchase a 20-user license, you may install the software on 20 stand-alone computers. You may also install a multi-user license on a network file server. For pricing on multi-user licenses, refer to the Working Model price list.

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 Mac version of WM (version 4.0) runs under Mac OSX Classic mode.

Current development plans do not include releasing WM as a Mac OSX native application.

Windows versions of WM can be run on MacBooks with Boot Camp or other MacOS computers with Virtual PC.

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

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 professional technical support on Working Model. Customers with continuous yearly maintenance renewal receive free upgrades of Working Model whenever new upgrades are available.

Are earlier versions of Working Model still available?

No, earlier versions of Working Model are no longer available. See the new features in Workin Model 2005. In addition, as a 32-bit application, Working Model is significantly faster than older versions, which were 16-bit applications.