Installation Instructions for CARAT
To download a PDF version of this tutorial, click here.
1. Click the Direct Download Link Upon clicking the direct download link sent in the reply email you received from APPROACH, the File Download Dialogue will appear. Click 'Save' and continue. |
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2. Choose a location to save the CARAT download. Select a location on your local hard drive to save the file in, and the press 'Save'. |
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3. The download will then begin. The CARAT installation file is 8.65 MB, which takes less than a minute over most high-speed Internet connections. |
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4.Upon completion of download: Once the download is complete, you will have the option to run the CARAT installer. Do this now by selecting 'Run'. |
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5. Confirm APPROACH as a trusted software publisher. If you have used the authorized, direct download link to attain your copy of CARAT, you can be certain you have a valid, secure CARAT installer. Click 'Run' to continue. |
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6. The CARAT Installer When you run the CARAT Installer, you will be greeting by the Installer introduction screen. Click 'Next' to continue. |
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7. Follow the steps as guided by the Installer The Installer will outline the few steps that are required to set-up your CARAT software. Click 'Next' to continue. |
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8. Select the installation location. Choose a location for the Installer to place the CARAT program files. By default, the Installer will use 'C:\Program Files\APPROACH\Carat (Standard Trial) v 2.0\. This screen also gives you the option to install the software for all users or just yourself, and also review the estimated disk usage using the 'Disk Cost' button. Once you have made your selections, click 'Next'. |
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9. Review the installation progress. While the Installer is working, you can review its progess. The installation process for CARAT is very brief, so you shouldn't have long to wait. |
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10. Review the information screen. Near the end of the installation process, you will be shown the information screen. Review its contents, then click 'Next'. |
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11. The installation is complete. That's all there is to it. Your installation of CARAT is now ready to go. Just click the 'Close' button, and we're ready to get started. |
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12. Use the CARAT desktop icon to start CARAT. The Installer will place the CARAT icon on your desktop. Clicking this icon will start CARAT. |
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13. The CARAT demo introduction screen. When you open a demo or unregistered version of CARAT, you will be greeted by the demo introduction screen. From this dialogue, you can see how many days remain in your trial period, order a registration code, and register your CARAT software. Best of all, you can try CARAT! |
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14. Registering your CARAT software. Once you have tried CARAT, you'll surely want to register it. When you are ready, contact APPROACH to purchase the registration code, or use the 'Order' button on the previous screen. Once you have been sent your registration code, enter the Unlock Code and your assigned user name in the appropriate fields and press 'OK'. That's it! |
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15. Enjoy all that CARAT has to offer. Once you have registered CARAT or chosen the 'Try' option, the CARAT workspace screen will open. Thank-you for installing CARAT software, and enjoy! |
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View More CARAT Tutorials
To choose from among the following tutorials, use your mouse wheel to scroll through the tutorials, use the arrow buttons, or click on the left or right choice to advance the selection:
1. Trial Download |
This tutorial offers a brief overview of the dowload and installation process for the trial version of CARAT. |
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2. Basic Navigation |
This tutorial offers a tour of the basic CARAT functions from initial start-up to the drawing phase. |
| Click here to view. |
3. File Handling |
This tutorial provides a description of exporting the CARAT diagram, including file sharing and printing. |
| Click here to view. |
4. Percutaneous Coronary Intervention |
This concise tutorial outlines the use of CARAT software in reporting |
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5. Branch & Segment Modification |
The tutorial describes the steps involved in modification of template |
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6. Myocardial |
The depiction of myocardial jeopardy using CARAT |
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7. CT Angiography |
This tutorial provides a description of the use of CARAT in conjunction with CT Angiography. |
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8. Coronary Artery |
The representation of Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG) is the topic |
| Coming Soon! |
9. The CARAT |
Features of the CARAT 'Edit Menu' are examined in detail in this helpful |
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10. The Template |
The finer points of the CARAT template selection process is covered in this |
| Coming Soon! |
11. Anomolous Coronary |
This tutorial describes the process of depicting anomalous coronary |
| Coming Soon! |
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