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E C - T E C
ACCIDENT .
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SOFTWARE
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REC-TEC
Free
Upgrade / Trial Copy - See Quick and Easy Instructions below
Our software has been used since 1984 by Law Enforcement, Military, Engineers, Physicists, and other
professionals in the
field of accident investigation and reconstruction with no complaints of any
harm to computers or other peripheral
equipment. While you certainly should be cautious
about downloading software from the internet, we have a perfect track record for doing no harm.
If you see the message
"Windows Smart Screen
protected your PC" - Click on "More info" or check
the box "I understand the risk and want to run this app." depending on
the message displayed, and then select "Run anyway" to continue the
download.
In addition to the Evaluation
copy of REC-TEC, we invite you to visit Inside
REC-TEC, the Manual and Tutorial for the program, posted on our
website for anyone to use. It goes into detail covering just about all of
the available options for every module in the program and contains hundreds of
screen images. Either option will let you explore the power of REC-TEC
enabling you to decide if it will assist not only you but others, including the
triers of fact, towards a better understanding of the physics governing the
collision events.
Quick and Easy Instructions
- "Run" the program from the website. This will automatically start the WinZip Self
Extractor.
- Unzip the program to the Default location.
- Some versions of Windows may from put the program's files into its Libraries - REC-TEC will
not run from a Library as it is fully contained in its folder and does not
interfere with or change your System files. Unzipping to a USB Drive
will eliminate this problem. Change
the default folder on the Unzip screen to the Drive letter for your USB
drive (M is used in the example (M:\RECTEC), and unzip the
420+ files. Make sure you use the \RECTEC so it puts them
all in a folder instead of all over the drive. Use Copy and Paste
to transfer this RECTEC folder to C:\Program
Files on the computer.
- The new Installation will try to start the
program unless you deselect
this option on the WinZip Self Extractor.
- When the program Starts, it will display several messages (Trial copy only) before bringing you to the white Configuration
Screen. You will see a Yellow button to make a REC-TEC
Icon. You can use it now to set up an Icon which will point to the program.
The Configuration Screen is called by
going to Settings > REC-TEC on the top line of the REC-TEC program
Window.
Licensing Instructions
If
you have previously downloaded the program, it is suggested that you remove
the RECTEC folder and start from scratch.
It is very strongly recommended that you place the RECTEC folder
in C:\Program Files, thus creating the C:\Program Files\RECTEC
folder. This will eliminate
confusion in the future.
If
you are sent a Sentinel.rtx file, save it to the C:\Program Files\RECTEC
folder then start REC-TEC.
If
you are sent a Name, Password and Status Identifier,
start REC-TEC.
If you are renewing your Platinum Option, go to Setup
> Reset Program License to bring up the Entry form for your
Name, Password and Status Identifier. That information will be given to you or
sent separately in an email if applicable.
Each part of this information must be entered in the specified block
exactly as they appear in the email or packet given to you.
Once REC-TEC accepts the information, your name or the name of
your Department will be shown and the program will reset to REC-TEC
Platinum. If your name or
your department is incorrect, contact us as soon as possible to correct the
issue.
After
REC-TEC is up and running, Copy the RECTEC folder and Paste
it to a USB Drive. You may also Paste it to other computers without the
need to license it again. Failure to
make a backup of your License information will require purchasing an
additional year of Platinum to receive new licensing information or a new file
if the old copy is lost or the disk is reformatted.
Follow
these instructions carefully. If
you have any problems or questions about the installation, please call 321.271.6459.
Discovering what went wrong may be difficult over email unless you go
into minute detail describing any messages that appeared.
To
help you get started with the program, please visit the following two places
on our website http://rec-tec.com/gettingstarted.htm
and http://rec-tec.com/Inside_REC-TEC.htm.
Microsoft Vista, Windows 7, 8,
and 10
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The
download file (RTProVE.exe)
should be "run"
from the website in order to automatically begin the extraction process.
-
REC-TEC
now checks to see if it is running as an Administrator, and will notify the
user if it is not. To manually check, when the program is showing the
main REC-TEC Screen, press the F1-key. If a Help file appears, the
program is running as an Administrator.
If you
have a problem with Windows
trying
to place files in a library,
unzip the files to a USB drive (N:\RECTEC
- where the N is the Drive Letter of your USB Drive). Copy the entire folder to
C:\Program Files.
Helpful
Tips
-
If WinZip generates a message that it is unable to create the output
file,
it means
that a copy of REC-TEC is currently running. It
will be
necessary to go to Windows
Task Manager and
End all
running copies of REC-TEC, or simply reboot your computer to terminate the running copy.
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To completely disable the
libraries - Google "Disable Windows
Libraries" and find out how to Disable/Enable this function.
-
To show common file
types -
In Windows Explorer
select View. Check the block "File name extensions."
Windows
Firewall
Go
to:
Windows
> Start > Control Panel > System & Security > Windows Firewall
Click
on:
Allow a Program or Feature through Windows Firewall
Change Settings
Allow Another Program
Browse
to:
C:\Program Files\RECTEC\RECTEC.exe
Exit
Call or Email if
you have any questions or problems
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REC-TEC LLC
Copyright © George
M. Bonnett, JD
Last edited on Friday, 9 June 2023 15:25:41 PM -0500