Web Download and Installation Instructions

Two separate installtion sets are available for NCANAT, one for NRCS and Soil and Water Conservation district computers and one for everyone else. Download the appropriate file to any temporary directory (such as c:\temp) and double click on the downloaded file to begin the extraction process.  The program will ask you for the directory (folder) where you wish to place the installation files.  You can use the same folder or create a new one.  (Note: the 8.6 MB files expands to over 9 MB in the process.)

Move to the installation folder and double click on the Setup_New.exe (or you may click on the Start Button and select the Run command - use the browse button to move to the folder containing the installation files - then  click OK).  (Be patient - this can take a minute or two while the program searches for installed files).  The Installation program suggests a default installation folder (it will create this folder as the default).

Once the installation is complete you may delete the files in the installation folder and the zipped download file - they are no longer needed. Please notify Deanna Osmond if you download this file so we can track the number of copies in use.

• NCANAT Software Typical Installation Kit
• NCANAT Software NRCS/SWCD Installation Kit

CD Installation Instructions

Insert the CD. Wait a few seconds and the NCANAT install program should display automatically. If it does not then go to the CD drive and click "Setup_New.exe". Continue to click the “next button”. This will install the program on your hard drive at: Program Files/USI/NCANAT. If you want to change the path where the program is saved, you need to do so during the installation program. You will be shown the Destination Directory pathway. If you want the NCANAT installed at another location, change the pathway by clicking “browse”. Scroll through the directories until you have the storage location for the program. If you are satisfied with the program storage location, click “next” and the program will be stored under Program Files/USI/NCANAT.

At the end of the install you will be asked if you want to run the program. If you do, click “yes” and then click “finish”. This will allow you to use the program. Otherwise, click “finish”.

There are two ways to create a shortcut to NCANAT on your desktop.

1. Go to the Windows Start Menu and click on Programs. Find NCANAT and right-click on it and select 'Send to --> Desktop (Create Shortcut)'.
2. Find the directory where “NCANAT.exe” is stored. Use your right mouse button to create a shortcut and drag the shortcut to your desktop.

Updating NCANAT Automatically

To update NCANAT (PLAT and NLEW) automatically with new files, click the "Download Updates" (the button to the far right) to automatically download any updates from the server of Understanding Systems Inc (where the program is located). However, you must be connected to the Internet BEFORE using this function. If you are on a T1, Cable, or DSL line then you are already connected. The program will automatically download the files into the correct folder. The Download Updates button will always download the most current version files for NCANAT. If you already have the most current version, then it will not download the files. If problems occur during the download and update process and you need to re-download the files, right-click on the Download Updates button and click on 'Force Automatic Download.'