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HIPAVE Fatal Error Number 9607 – Analysis by numerical engine terminated with unspecified error

When you click the “Run Analysis” button, HIPAVE 5.0 uses HIPAVE32.exe to perform the numerical analysis. This error is very rare, but the combination of input data that you are using cannot be analysed. We are currently working on a fix for this problem. In the interim, try modifying one or more of your parameters such as layer thicknesses or material properties to see if that can be analysed without this error.…

HIPAVE Error Number 9802 – Unable to access any website

Check with your System Administrator that HIPAVE.exe is not being blocked from accessing the Internet by your Firewall. Try switching off your Firewall(s). Here are some links showing how to switch off Windows Firewall: Windows XP Firewall Windows Vista Firewall Windows 7 Firewall You may also be running a third-party firewall.…

HIPAVE Fatal Error Number 9502 – Database file may be corrupt

Please send your database files so that we can diagnose the problem. Click . The data folder will be shown in the “Data Path” field. By default this will be “C:UsersPublicPublic DocumentsMincad SystemsHIPAVE5data”. Email the the database files LAYERS.MDB and LOADS.MDB. When you look for the database files  in Windows Explorer they will be of type “Microsoft Access Application” and the size will be at least 160 kb.…

Error Number: 9102 – Hardware Lock is not present

Under normal circumstances a single user licence for CIRCLY, HIPAVE or APSDS requires you to use a Hardware Lock (aka “Sentinel” or “Dongle”). If you are just evaluating CIRCLY, HIPAVE or APSDS OR using CIRCLY, HIPAVE or APSDS for CPEE assignments, CIRCLY, HIPAVE or APSDS will operate in “evaluation mode” without a Hardware Lock. To see the restrictions of “evaluation mode”, click one of these links: CIRCLY, HIPAVE, APSDS 5.0. Warning: Using Hardware Lock through Remote Desktop or Terminal Server Please Note that if you attempt to run CIRCLY, HIPAVE or APSDS that is usually protected by a Hardware Lock in standalone mode via a remote client (Terminal Server, VNC, WinXP remote client…), the software will not allow this for security reasons. If you do have…

HIPAVE Error Number 9204 – Hardware Lock Licence has expired

Your Renewable Licence has expired. A Renewable Licence requires payment of an annual renewal fee in order to receive a Licence Activation Key (by e-mail). Until you enter a valid Licence Activation Key, the software will function in Evaluation Mode. If you have recently been provided with a Licence Activation Key by Mincad Systems, start HIPAVEagain so you can enter the Key. If you have not received a Licence Activation Key yet, please contact Mincad Systems or your local agent.…

Hardware Lock Driver

Download the Hardware Lock Driver from here. Extract the files from Sentinel_Protection_Installer_7.6.9.zip Run Sentinel Protection Installer 7.6.9.exe Troubleshooting The Troubleshooting Guide for Sentinel Hardware Keys provides in-depth troubleshooting of Sentinel System Drivers along with troubleshooting both Parallel and USB Sentinel keys. Download the Guide from here. Download the Sentinel Advanced Medic from here. Special Instructions if you have a Parallel Hardware Lock After launching Sentinel Protection Installer 7.6.9.exe,  follow the steps in this screencast. Keywords: Hardware Lock Driver, Sentinel Driver, Dongle Driver, Parallel Port, Printer Port.…