PropCad Session 1: Installation and Setup

In this guide, we will help you install HydroComp PropCad software on your computer. PropCad is Windows software for the geometric design of marine propellers. With PropCad, you can quickly generate 3D propeller geometries, 3D CAD files, and 2D drawings.

Course Information

PropCad Experience:
Time to complete:
Requires:


Files

Beginner
20 minutes.
PC Administrator Access
Installation Password
PropCad License

PropCad Installation Files

Course Instructor

Adam Kaplan Adam Kaplan Author

What You Will Learn
In this guide, you will learn how to:
– Install the PropCad Software.
– Registering and managing your PropCad license.
– Run PropCad for the first time.

Prerequisites
Before starting this guide, you will need:
Administrator access for installing applications on your computer.
The installation password for your version of PropCad (provided by email).
If you are running a legacy USB license, you will need the security dongle.
HydroComp PropCad installation files (link).
License software installation files (link).

Modules
This tutorial is divided up into 5 short modules. You must complete each module before moving to the next one.

1. Install PropCad Software (5 minutes).
2. Install the required licensing software based on your license type (5 minutes).
3. Register your license (5 minutes).
4. Updating and renewing your license (5 minutes).
5. Start HydroComp PropCad.