After downloading the installation file, unzip it into a temporary directory on your
hard drive. (Do not unzip it into the directory into which you plan to install Vortex.)
Then run the SETUP.EXE program. If you receive a warning message asking whether
to keep newer system files that are already on your computer, answer yes (the
default).
If you encounter problems with installing or running a new version of Vortex,
go to the Microsoft web site and make sure that your
version of Windows is up-to-date with the latest service pack and upgrades.
Using Vortex as a linked meta-model with other programs requires that you have
XML capabilities installed on your computer. The XML installation file can be
downloaded from the Microsoft website.
Using Vortex with the Spatial or Outbreak modeling programs can require that
you have the .Net framework installed on your system. The .Net Framework
installation file can be obtained from the Microsoft website.
The .Net and .xml installation files can also be found on Bob Lacy's website.
