                               

                 PRA  -  Project Risk Analysis
                 =============================


                 Version 2.0     November 2000

                 Copyright (C) Katmar Software
            PO Box 654, Westville, 3630, South Africa
               email : support@katmarsoftware.com
                 http://www.katmarsoftware.com


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 |  To install the program run ProjRisk_Setup.exe                    |
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 |  After installation use Start | Programs | Risk Analysis to run.  |
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  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.

    We have several agents around the world who can take payment in
    a wide variety of forms. Full details of the registration process 
    are included in the manual and in the help files within the 
    program.  Orders can be placed locally in the USA, the UK, 
    Germany, Australia, India and in South Africa.

    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.
