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.
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.
Install PropCad software
Downloading the installation files.
Lesson 1 of 2 within section Install PropCad software.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Installing HydroComp PropCad with password.
Lesson 2 of 2 within section Install PropCad software.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Install the required license software based on your license type
What type of license do I have?
Lesson 1 of 3 within section Install the required license software based on your license type .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Install a software-based license (node-locked).
Lesson 2 of 3 within section Install the required license software based on your license type .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Install a USB Security Key license (legacy).
Lesson 3 of 3 within section Install the required license software based on your license type .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Register your license.
Run HydroComp PropCad to initiate your license.
Lesson 1 of 1 within section Register your license..You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Updating and renewing your license
Viewing your current license year eligibility.
Lesson 1 of 2 within section Updating and renewing your license.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Updating your license.
Lesson 2 of 2 within section Updating and renewing your license.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Starting HydroComp PropCad for the first time
Run HydroComp PropCad using the start menu.
Lesson 1 of 1 within section Starting HydroComp PropCad for the first time.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
