TCON Download & Installation Procedures

1. If you do not already have a Java Runtime 2 (version 1.2 or later) we recommend that you go to the Javasoft site and download a Java Runtime 1.2 or later before installing TCON.

   NB: There is sometimes a problem with TCON converging for consolidation problems involving radial drainage (i.e. vertical drains). This problem is currently being investigated.

   The following are some notes on the various versions of Java 2 run-time:

   JRE 1.2.2

   This version is supported by all Windows OS, including Windows 95. However, the TCON batch file tcon.bat requires modification to include the full path to the java executable. Using a text editor such as Notepad edit tcon.bat to replace:

   java.exe -cp ...

   with:

   "C:\Program Files\JavaSoft\JRE\1.2\bin\java.exe" -cp ...

   JRE 1.3.1

   This version is supported by all Windows OS, including Windows 95. The tcon.bat file does not require modification.

   JRE 1.4.1

   This version is supported by WinNT 4.0 SP5 or later, Win2000 SP2 or later, Win98, WinME, WinXP. It is not supported by Win95. The tcon.bat file does not require modification.

2. The TCON application and auxiliary files will be installed in the directory you select. (by default "C:\Program Files\TAGAsoft\TCON").

   tcon.bat	The TCON Batch File. The TCON application is run using the batch file. This file will require modification if using JRE 1.2.2 to include the full path of the java.exe executable, see above.
   tcon.jar	The TCON Java classes. The TCON application is stored in a Java JAR (a ZIP file).
   README.txt	Release notes.
   example1.tco	TCON example. "Duncan and Buchignani's Problem but fill placed in 50 steps over 1 year".

3. Download TCON Installer
   

   tcon_setup.exe

   Windows Installer

4. Read the Release notes provided with the download, paying particular attention to the sections on Windows NT and server connectivity behind an internet firewall.
5. Open the example problem with the results provided and investigate the various options available. This example is provided to let you evaluate the TAGAsoft program and is free of charge.
6. The final step is to set up your username and purchase time for your project.