April 1, 2005

CONBOX v1.4.0 Engineering & Installation Memo

CONTENTS

Whats New in CONBOX v 1.4.0
Enhancements
Corrections

Installation
Download Instructions
Upgrading from v 1.2.0
Upgrading from older versions
Authorization
User Manual
Getting Help

WHATS NEW IN CONBOX v1.4.0

CONBOX v1.4.0 features the ability to interact with other LEAP Software applications. This
integration enables the user to work more efficiently through the elimination of redundant data
entry and reduction of associated errors. For more information on integrating CONBOX v1.4.0 with
other LEAP Software applications, please refer to the Using Integrated Bridge Software (IBS)
technology section in the User Manual. Alternatively, please visit our web site at www.leapsoft.com
or call (800) 451-5327.

CONBOX v1.4.0 also incorporates several enhancements suggested by users and resolves some
issues that were found in v1.2.0. The following enhancements are present in CONBOX v1.4.0:

CONBOXs graphical user interface (GUI) has been revised to allow the user to modify the
special enveloping factor that is applied to negative live-load responses.
CONBOX has been updated to the latest version IBS allowing for improved data exchange
functionality.
Concurrent forces are now displayed on the Live Load Reactions report
An option is now available to magnify the factored shear for exterior girders framing into
skewed supports.
A new Substructure report has been added which reports the top and bottom forces for
individual columns relative to the pier axis.
The Tendon report has been modified to include the tendon profile and eccentricity.
A report showing Pedestrian deflections has been added.
CONBOX now allows setting lumped sum losses for each tendon.
A new option to view reports in an enhanced HTML format is available.

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The following corrections have been made in CONBOX v1.4.0:

An issue was corrected which caused the spacing of the axle immediately following the variable
axle on variable axle trucks to be incorrectly set to the maximum variable axle spacing
An issue affecting horizontal curvature tendon losses has been corrected. This issue caused
horizontal curvature losses to be ignored when the tendon layout included straight and curved
segments
An issue incorrectly limiting total tendon losses whenever losses exceeded 50% of the tendon
jacking force has been corrected. This problem occurred only for right jacking when the value
entered in the left jack force was less than the value entered into the right jack force. This
situation could also result in overestimating of required Pjack

INSTALLATION

Please read this installation memo completely before performing the actual installation.

Download Instructions via Web Site (ALL USERS)

The program installation file and the installation memorandum are available on our web site at
www.leapsoft.com. To download the program:

1. Log in to the Customer Area by entering your User Name and Password provided on the e-mail
notification sent to you and select the Downloads link.
2. The installation file for the upgrade is located under Latest Program Versions and Released
Date. The installation memorandum is located under Program Release Memos.
3. To start the download, click the download link.
4. Select Yes for any security alerts, and select the option to Save this program to disk.

Installing CONBOX v1.4.0 (NEW USERS)

NOTE: We recommend that you reboot your system after installation.

1. Go to the temporary folder where the installation download was placed and run
CONBOX_v140_Setup.exe and follow the on-screen instructions.
2. After the installation is complete, the download installation file can be deleted from the
temporary location.
3. Authorize the application (see section below on Authorization procedures).

Current Users: Please verify the current version of CONBOX currently installed
and conduct the appropriate installation procedure as outline below.

Upgrading from CONBOX v1.2.0 (CURRENT USERS)

1. Make a backup copy of the modified default libraries (*default.cs1, default.cs2, default.cs3,
default.cs4, TendonLib.tlb, and RebarLib.rlb files) by copying the files to a different location,
other than the original CONBOX folder.
2. Note the actual location of the original program installation. The default location for CONBOX
should be C:\Program Files\LEAP Software\CONBOX. However, if the program was originally
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in a different folder the installer will suggest that alternate path for installation. Please make a
note of this path for possible future reference.
3. Uninstall the previous version of CONBOX by clicking on Start > Settings > Control Panel >
Add/Remove Program.

WARNING: Do not delete any files or folders directly! If you are prompted with any error
messages during this uninstall process, always click NO.

4. Run the downloaded CONBOX_v140_Setup.exe file. Follow the on-screen instructions and
install the program at the same location where the previous version of CONBOX was installed
(the location noted above in Step 2). The existing license key will be transferred
automatically to CONBOX v1.4.0 without any further authorization action required by
the user.

IMPORTANT: The above steps will need to be performed at each client workstation if
CONBOX is installed on a server.

Upgrading from CONBOX v1.1.0 or Previous (CURRENT USERS)

NOTE: We recommend that you reboot your system after installation.

CONBOX v1.4.0 employs Microsoft .NET technology. Therefore Microsoft .NET Framework v1.1
must be installed. To determine if this software is installed on your computer:

1. Select: Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add/Remove Program
2. Scroll through the list of applications to see if the Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 is listed.
3. If it is listed, you may skip step 4 and proceed with installation as outlined below.
4. If it is not listed, download the Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 from the link at the LEAP
Software web site: http://www.leapsoft.com/dotnet.html. (In some cases, the .NET Framework
may need to be configured. Please refer to the Getting Started chapter of the User Manual for
more information.)

After Microsoft .NET Framework v1.1 has been installed, proceed with the installation as outlined
below:

1. Make a backup copy of the modified default libraries (*default.cs1, default.cs2, default.cs3,
default.cs4, TendonLib.tlb, and RebarLib.rlb files) by copying the files to a different location,
other than the original CONBOX folder.
2. Note the actual location of the original program installation. The default location for CONBOX
should be C:\Program Files\LEAP Software\CONBOX. However, if the program was originally
in a different folder the installer will suggest that alternate path for installation. Please make a
note of this path for possible future reference.
3. Uninstall the previous version of CONBOX by clicking on Start > Settings > Control Panel >
Add/Remove Program.

IMPORTANT: Please save the kill code as it is required to generate a new license.

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4. Uninstall the previous version of CONBOX by clicking on Start > Settings > Control Panel >
Add/Remove Program. After uninstalling the previous version, delete the CONBOX folder
for the previous version and reboot your system.
5. Run the downloaded CONBOX_v140_Setup.exe file. Follow the on-screen instructions and
install the program at the same location where the previous version of CONBOX was installed.

IMPORTANT: With the exception of the Kill License procedure, the above steps will need
to be performed at each client workstation if CONBOX is installed on a server.

6. After the installation of CONBOX v1.4.0, the software will need to be re-authorized. Refer to
Authorization section below for instructions. After the installation is complete, the downloaded
file can be deleted.

Authorization

NOTE: If you have upgraded from v2.2.0, your program should already be authorized. Each
Company now has a Primary Contact for Electronic authorization who is authorized to log
into the online Authorization application and manage the site keys.

LEAP Software utilizes an Online Software Authorization process. All that is needed is a registered
primary contact for electronic authorization. Please contact sales@leapsoft.com for more
information if this contact has not yet been designated for your office.

1. Log into the Users forum at www.leapsoft.com, using the Company userid and Company
password provided in the upgrade email.
2. Click the link for Online Authorization. Log in using the primary contact credentials and click
Manage Site Keys for the product you wish to upgrade.
3. Click Kill license
4. Enter the kill code confirmation number and click OK. Once the kill code is confirmed, the
license is released for re-authorization.

NOTE: After killing the license the authorize button will be available.

5. On your computer, start CONBOX v1.4.0 from the Start menu. Select Yes when the prompt
appears Would you like to authorize CONBOX at this time?
6. Complete the information on the Company Information screen.
7. Go to the Authorization tab and copy the site code.
8. Go back to the Online Authorization page on the LEAP Software web site.
9. Click Authorize. Paste the site code and enter the number of licenses to authorize in the space
marked User Count.
10. Click Get Site Key. Your new site key is displayed.
11. Copy the new site key and paste in the space provided on the Authorization tab under the site
code. Click Authorize to complete the authorization process.
12. After installation and authorization, if you want to use any of the backed up libraries, copy these
files back to the CONBOX folder and select the appropriate files from the Libraries >Settings
menu.

Alternatively you can send an email (which must include the kill code and the new site key after
installing the program) to sales@leapsoft.com to obtain your new site key.
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User Manual

CONBOX v1.4.0 features a fully updated user manual available in PDF format. AdobeAcrobat
Readerv5.0 or higher is required to use the manual. Acrobat Reader is a free download available
at www.adobe.com.

The installation process will automatically install the manual in the Help folder. To access the
manual, select Manual from the Help menu.

Getting Help

If you encounter any problems while installing this upgrade, please contact our Technical Support
department at (800) 451-5327 or via e-mail at techsup@leapsoft.com.

Thank you for choosing LEAP Software and CONBOX. We welcome any comments or
suggestions about our products. Please contact us with your questions or comments at (800) 451-
5327.


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