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DemoGraphics '96

DemoTables '96
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DemoGraphics '96  &  DemoTables '96
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 redarr_r.gif (64 bytes) Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

I am not a computer expert - is it difficult to setup the software?
Not at all - everyone can do it!
To setup the Demo-Graphics & Tables software you have to type one phrase ("D:setup") and just click your "mouse" a few times on an OK or Next-button. That's it. Everything else is automatic.
 
Which hard- and system-software do I need to run DemoGraphics '96?

You need a Personal Computer that runs MS-Windows '95 or NT 4.0.
In principle, you can use the DemoGraphics '96 software on any computer, that can run MS-Windows '95 or NT 4.0. However, for adequate performance you would want a Pentium or Pentium II PC with at least 90 MHz and 16 MB RAM (32 MB for NT). Your computer's video board (and your monitor) should be capable of a screen resolution of at least 800x600 pixels in 256 colors. However, you need a true-color video board (which can display more than 16 Million colors) to see the fine color shadings in the animated maps.

 
Which hardware and system software do I need to run DemoTables '96?

The same as for DemoGraphics '96. (see above)

 
How much space do I need on my hard drive?
10 MB for each package (20 MB for both).
For a complete installation of the DemoGraphics '96 and DemoTables '96 software you need 20 MB of free hard disk space. However, please make sure that these are not the last 20 MB of free space on your hard disk! Your other programs and the MS-Windows operating system itself might need additional hard disk space while running.
 
Can I run the software on my laptop?
Yes.
If you have a working installation of MS-Windows '95 or NT on your laptop you can also run the DemoGraphics '96 and DemoTables '96 software. Even if your laptop only has a screen resolution of 640x480 in 16 colors the software should run. However, with such a low resolution and color-depth you will not be able to see the fine color variation in the animated maps of the DemoGraphics '96 package. Some very small text fonts will also not be readable.
 
How should I setup my laptop for a presentation of DemoGraphics or DemoTables '96?

If you use your laptop for giving a presentation to a larger audience, make sure that you use the highest possible resolution and color depth. Usually, laptops can be connected to an external monitor (or projector) at higher screen resolution than on the internal screen. This can significantly improve the display of charts, maps and tables for a larger audience.
 
Can I input my own data?
No.
Unfortunately, we have not got permission to open-up the DemoGraphics or DemoTables data files for public use. For copyright reasons all data from the United Nations Population Division had to be included in a special encrypted format. However, you can use all data within the program in the form of charts, maps, and tables - which you also can print out.
 
Can I export the data in plain ASCII format?
No.
Again, we have only permission to use the data from the United Nations Population Division, if we do not make it directly available in ASCII format to the users of the DemoGraphics '96 and DemoTables '96 software.
 
Why is DemoTables '96 a separate package?
DemoTables '96 is a software package that was designed to complement the DemoGraphics '96 package. DemoTables '96 is a data browser, which gives you easy access to demographic data from the 1996 United Nations World Population Assessments and Projections. The data are displayed in "smart tables" that can be easily filtered for specific regions and sorted with one click of the mouse. While the DemoGraphics '96 package was speed-optimized for graphical animation (and was written in C++), DemoTables '96 was optimized for easy data browsing (and was written in Delphi 3.0).
 
Can I get a combined package of DemoGraphics '96 and DemoTables '96?
Yes.
We have a special reduced price for those who order both software packages. Please check out our Order Forms.
 
I cannot find the tables with countries in DemoTables '96 - what is wrong?
Nothing!
Just click on the "Select Area" button (it is at the left-top corner of each table). Keep on clicking: the button steps through a loop. You will see many different types of tables.

If you need additional support, please send us a fax describing your problem. Our fax-number in Austria is:

(+43-1) 470 64 11

You can also send us an e-mail to:

g.heilig@magnet.at

Please describe the kind of problem you have in full detail and always include the following information in your fax or e-mail:

  1. Type of PC: 386 / 486 / Pentium / Pentium Pro / Pentium II ?
  2. Amount of RAM installed
  3. Type of Operating System: MS-Windows '95 or MS-Windows 'NT
  4. Do you use a nationalized version of MS-Windows (such as a Spanish, German, or Hebrew MS-Windows), or do you use the US / English International version?