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Crop Weather Analyzer

The release of CroPMan and WinEPIC is restricted to those researchers and individuals with knowledge of the EPIC or CroPMan models or those working with the CroPMan/EPIC team to enhance scientific understanding or application of the model. We invite those with interest in the use of CroPMan/EPIC to contact us.

1. To download the current executable, click on the link below. The compressed (zipped) version of the executable will be downloaded to a user-defined location.
   NOTE: Depending on the speed of your computer and network line, this step may require a significant amount of time. It is recommended that high-speed Internet access be used via a Dedicated DS3, T-1, or T-3 line, DSL: digital subscriber line, or cable broadband to download this file. The process with high-speed connections may take up to 20 minutes. It is possible to download the file using conventional telephone/modem connections, but it may require up to 12 hours or more to complete the download operation.
   Download Crop Weather Analyzer
2. Once the zipped file (wether.cab) is saved on the user's computer, unzip the file using WinZip or another similar type software.
3. To unzip the file, go into Windows Explorer and locate the file. Double click the zipped file name (wether.cab). The WinZip software will automatically be initiated.
   1. Click "I Agree".
   2. Select the "setup.exe" file located in the zipped file.
   3. Click "EXTRACT".
   4. Under "Folders/drivers" select "Desktop". This will save the file to the desktop.
   5. Click "EXTRACT". This step may take a while.
4. Once the file is unzipped, double click the "Setup.exe" icon on the desktop. The installation program will then be initiated.
   NOTE: For the CroPMan program to install and operate efficiently, we recommend the user have 1.0 GB of available space on the hard drive.
5. The user will then be required to enter a password. This password can be obtained from Evelyn Steglich.
6. Complete the steps in the installation (setup) program.
7. When selecting databases during installation, be mindful that those selected and not used occupy usable space on the hard drive.