Circuit Wizard � Read Me [Student Edition]

Release 2.00, 08 Sep 2010

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CONTENTS
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1. INTRODUCTION

2. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
2.1 Which version of Microsoft Windows?

3. INSTALLING CIRCUIT WIZARD

4. RUNNING CIRCUIT WIZARD

4.1 Getting started

5. RESTRICTIONS

6. PRODUCT SUPPORT

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1. INTRODUCTION
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The Circuit Wizard Student Edition is licensed for home use only. Any
educational or commercial use of the Student version is strictly prohibited.
The software can only be used at home by students attending a licensed
institution.

Circuit Wizard, our flagship product, is a revolutionary new system that

combines circuit design, PCB design, simulation and CAD/CAM manufacture in
one complete package. By integrating the entire design process, Circuit
Wizard provides you with all the tools necessary to produce an electronics
project from start to finish�even including on-screen testing of the PCB
prior to construction!

For more information, refer to Circuit Wizard's on-line help by choosing

Circuit Wizard Help from Circuit Wizard's Help menu once the product has been
installed.

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2. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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In order to run Circuit Wizard you will need the following as minimum.

o IBM compatible PC with a Pentium-class processor (Pentium II 400 or

faster recommended)
o 64 Megabytes of (RAM) memory; 128 Megabytes of (RAM) memory recommended
(memory requirement excludes that required by your Windows OS)
o Microsoft Windows 95, 98, ME, NT 4.0 (with SP6), 2000, XP, Vista or 7
o Hard disk drive with at least 150 Megabytes of free space
o CD-ROM drive
 o VGA or higher-resolution display
o Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device

2.1 Which version of Microsoft Windows?

Circuit Wizard has been designed and tested to operate on the following
versions of Microsoft Windows:

o Windows 95
o Windows 98
o Windows ME
o Windows NT (version 4.0 or later, SP6 required)
o Windows 2000
o Windows XP
o Windows Vista
o Windows 7

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3. INSTALLING CIRCUIT WIZARD
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The steps below describe the installation of Circuit Wizard:

1. Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive.

2. The setup program should run automatically. If the AutoRun feature is

not enabled on your system, click the Start button and choose the Run
command. In the Run dialog box, type 'D:\AUTORUN.EXE', where D
represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive. Then click the OK
button. If you are not sure which drive letter your CD-ROM drive uses,
open the Explorer and look for the CD-ROM icon.

3. Follow the instructions shown on your screen.

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4. RUNNING CIRCUIT WIZARD
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To run Circuit Wizard click on the Start button in the bottom-left corner of
your screen. Go to the Programs menu and choose Circuit Wizard.

You can learn how to use Circuit Wizard by choosing Circuit Wizard Help from
the Help menu.

4.1 Getting started

When Circuit Wizard starts, the Assistant window will appear to the right of
the main window. The Assistant window is designed to get you up and running
quickly.

Clicking on Sample Circuits allows you to access a range of circuits and

projects. With each sample circuit click on the Run button to simulate the
circuit. You can switch between different aspects of the circuit, such as the
circuit diagram, PCB layout and Bill of Materials report by clicking on the
tabs at the bottom of the window. Try also clicking on the left-hand Styles
toolbar to change the way the circuit looks. Clicking on the Current Flow
button, for example, will graphically animate the flow of current moving
around the circuit.

You can return to the assistant at any time by choosing Assistant from the
Help menu or by pressing Ctrl+F1.

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5. RESTRICTIONS
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The following software functions are restricted or not available in the

Circuit Wizard Student Edition:

o Printing not available

o CAD/CAM not available
o User-created symbols and libraries not available
o Analogue circuit symbols restricted to European (DIN) format
o Zoom limited to 200%
o Document protection not available
o Spelling dictionary restricted to British English

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6. PRODUCT SUPPORT
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For help and support you will need to contact your school or college. New
Wave Concepts Limited do not offer technical support for the Student Edition.

If you have problems connecting to a GENIE microcontroller or using the GENIE

Plug & Play cable, you should choose Troubleshoot GENIE from the Help menu.

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