Obtaining and Installing IHSDM

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Currently, the IHSDM software is distributed from the IHSDM software download web site at www.ihsdm.org/wiki. There is no charge for the download, although a valid e-mail address must be specified to register for a download.

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System Requirements

The minimum Windows computer system requirements to run IHSDM are as follows:

  • Software
    • Operating System: Microsoft Vista, Windows XP and Windows 2000 Professional. Note: IHSDM version 3.00 was the last release that officially supported Windows 98 or Windows ME. There is limited support for IHSDM on other operating systems.
    • HTML Browser: Firefox, Netscape Navigator, or Microsoft Internet Explorer
  • Minimum Hardware Configuration
    • At least 450 MHz x86 compatible CPU
    • At least 256 MB RAM
    • 800 x 600 high color (16 bit) display
    • At least 300 MB free disk space.
  • Recommended Hardware Configuration
    • At least 1.5 GHz x86 compatible CPU
    • At least 512 MB RAM (1 GB for Vista)
    • 1280 x 1028 high color (16 bit) display

Distributions

IHSDM is packaged in a Windows executable installer archive. Several different packages, referred to as distributions, may be available at a given point in the product life cycle:

  • Full distribution - contains the entire IHSDM release, include a Java runtime environment, CHM & HTML help files, configuration files and example highway data files.
  • Update distribution - everything from a Full distribution except for the Java runtime. This is a smaller file than the Full distribution.
  • Patch distribution - includes only the Java class archive. This is the smallest file.

At the start of a new release, for example, the 2008 Public Release, all user must download the Full distribution. If an update is made to the release, an Update and/or Patch distribution may be available. If available, and the Full distribution has already been installed, the Update and/or Patch distribution will bring a release completely up to date with a smaller download. The same instruction for downloading and installing IHSDM apply to all distributions.

IHSDM is implemented in the Java programming language. Most of the functionality of IHSDM is available on any host operating system that supports a Java 6 runtime environment. More information of non-Windows deployment of IHSDM is available elsewhere.

Downloading IHSDM

Each IHSDM distribution file is packaged as a Windows installer archive file. Users must first download the file and, then, use the file to install the software. The same instructions apply to downloading and installing all distributions. After download and installation, you may start IHSDM.

The following instructions apply to downloading any distribution file.

  1. Register to download the files. This needs to be done only once.
  2. Enter your e-mail address and the download password you received by e-mail when registering in the download login form.
  3. Click on Submit Password button on the form.
  4. A new page will be displayed with a tabular list of the files available for download.
  5. Click on the name (in the first column) of any individual file you wish to download.
  6. Respond to the query for the folder (directory) where you wish the distribution file to be downloaded, by browsing to select the folder and then clicking on "Save"
  7. As required, select another file for download and respond to the save folder query.

The files associated with IHSDM are rather large. Several organizations have reported that the download process has timed-out before completion. If the size of the downloaded file does not match the size listed on the download page, it is very likely that the file is incomplete. The download page discusses the MD5 programs and scripts available from this site to test the integrity of any downloaded files.

The Internet connectivity of the IHSDM download web site is relatively slow (T1). Maximum, off-peak, downloads speed are on the order of 3.5 Mbps. If you can get a copy of IHSDM from others within your organization, please consider that option before downloading from this site. During heavy access periods, these files may take hours to download.

Download Files

The 2008 Public Release of IHSDM, version 5.02, is available as Full and Update distribution files at this time. The Full distribution should be used if it is going to be installed fresh or over version 2007. The Update distribution can be used if it is going to be installed on the 2008 Public Release of IHSDM, version 5.00. The 2008 release includes the latest Sun Java 6 runtime environment.

A new 2009 CPM Beta release is also available. The CPM Beta release only includes a new implementation of crash prediction models described in Chapters 10, 11 and 12 of the draft Highway Safety Manual. The other IHSDM evaluation modules (policy review, design consistency, traffic analysis and driver/vehicle) are not available in the CPM Beta release.

Full Distribution File

A full distribution file includes all the files required to install IHSDM, including:

  • A Java Runtime Environment (JRE) from Sun Microsystems (version 1.6.0)
  • All IHSDM files required to run the Policy Review, Crash Prediction, Design Consistency, Intersection Review, and Traffic Analysis Modules
  • CHM and HTML-based documentation
  • Sample highway files
  • A GEOPAK-to-IHSDM data extractor, for use with GEOPAK 2001, 2000 and 98.

A full distribution is packaged as a single Windows installer archive. Once installed on your computer, the JRE and IHSDM files will require 300 MB of disk space.

Details for the full Public 2008 distribution of the public release of IHSDM are as follows:

  • File name: ihsdm_5_0_2_full.exe
  • File size: 40,542,368 bytes
  • Downloading time: at least 17 min.
  • Date and time distribution was posted: Nov 20, 2008 2:27 PM
  • MD5 signature: f5a09264fcfbfb6ccb93cd3cf9f230d0

Update Distribution

An update distribution file includes all the files required to upgrade from one minor version of IHSDM to another including:

  • All IHSDM files required to run the Policy Review, Crash Prediction, Design Consistency, Intersection Review, and Traffic Analysis Modules
  • CHM and HTML-based documentation
  • Sample highway files
  • A GEOPAK-to-IHSDM data extractor, for use with GEOPAK 2001, 2000 and 98.

The update distribution is packaged as a single Windows installer archive. Once installed on your computer, the JRE and IHSDM files will require 300 MB of disk space. This update distribution will only upgrade from IHSDM version 5.0.0 or 5.0.1 to version 5.0.2. If you have an early version of IHSDM, you will need a full distribution.

Details for the update Public 2008 distribution of the public release of IHSDM are as follows:

  • File name: ihsdm_5_0_2_up.exe
  • File size: 23,073,176 bytes
  • Downloading time: at least 10 min.
  • Date and time distribution was posted: Nov 20, 2008 2:27 PM
  • MD5 signature: 74b66376bb442aa61bd4367513c46ee2

2009 CPM Beta Release

A 2009 CPM Beta distribution file includes all the files required to install the IHSDM 2009 CPM Beta release, including:

  • A Java Runtime Environment (JRE) from Sun Microsystems (version 1.6.0)
  • All IHSDM files required to run the new Crash Prediction Module (CPM). The new CPM has implemented the crash prediction models described in Chapters 10, 11 and 12 of the current draft of the Highway Safety Manual. This distribution does not have the other IHSDM evaluation modules (policy review, design consistency, traffic analysis and driver/vehicle).
  • CHM and HTML-based documentation
  • Sample highway files, including two-lane rural, multi-lane rural and urban/suburban arterial.
  • A GEOPAK-to-IHSDM data extractor, for use with GEOPAK 2001, 2000 and 98.
  • Release notes.

A CPM beta distribution is packaged as a single Windows installer archive. Once installed on your computer, the JRE and IHSDM files will require 300 MB of disk space.

Details for the 2009 CPM Beta (Patch 1) distribution of the public release of IHSDM are as follows:

  • File name: ihsdm_cpm_5_3_1_full.exe
  • File size: 52,244,272 bytes
  • Downloading time: at least 22 min.
  • Date and time distribution was posted: Nov 13, 2009 8:45 AM
  • MD5 signature: 0c9294a7cf65cb0fb1b9d074614fc5a7
for the November 13, 2009 update (CPM Beta 5.3.1)

Installing IHSDM

After the files have been downloaded into the folder you selected on your computer, use the following instructions to install the software:

  1. Open Windows Explorer and double-click on the setup program file to begin the installation process. The installer archive will start and a series of dialog screens will appear. If the setup program reports errors or a message the the archive is corrupted, it is likely that the download was bad or incomplete.
  2. The first setup program dialog displays a welcome screen. After reading the text, click the "Next >" button to continue.
  3. The second setup program dialog displays the license terms. After reviewing the terms, click the "I Agree" button to continue.
  4. The third setup program dialog requests an installation directory (folder). Either use the "Browse" button to select a directory, or type the complete path for the desired directory in the text field. After selecting or entering the directory, click the "Next >" button to continue.
  5. The fourth setup program dialog requests a Start menu folder. Either select a folder, or type the folder name in the text field. After selecting or entering the folder, click the "Install" button to continue.
  6. The fifth setup program dialog displays a progress bar as the files are extracted from the setup program file.
  7. Finally, after all of the files have been extracted, a sixth pop-up dialog will query about executing the IHSDM. Select the desired options and click on the "Finish" button to complete the installation.

After the software has been installed on your computer, users may start IHSDM in any of the following ways:

  • Double click on the desktop icon.
  • Use the Start menu item on your desktop.
  • Click on the ihsdm.exe file in Windows Explorer.
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