NOTE-- We retired the MacNail construction software back in 2000,
and replaced it with Goldenseal, which is a complete,
integrated business software package for Macintosh
and Windows. Goldenseal handles construction
spec writing, plus accounting, construction
estimating, and project
management,
It runs on any computer produced since 1995 or so. Macintosh Requirements
Before beginning with Spec Writer, make sure you have the
correct hardware and software to run it.
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Computer hardware: the MacNail project management software will run on any Macintosh. If you have a very
old (pre-1987) 128K or 512K machine, you will need to upgrade it to a Mac Plus before you can use
Spec Writer.
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RAM: Depending on your computer type and System version, you will need a minimum of two to five megabytes
of RAM (random-access memory) to run Spec Writer. Contact our Technical Support staff for help in determining your
exact RAM requirements.
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System Software: For best results, you should have the latest version of System and Finder installed on
your hard drive. Spec Writer will currently run on Macintosh System 6.0.5 or greater.
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Hard drive: Spec Writer requires a hard drive of any size. You should have at least 3 megabytes of free space
on your hard drive before you load Spec Writer.
HINT: It's good practice to leave 10-15% free space on your hard drive. This will increase
speed, and reduce wear and tear on the hardware.
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Excel: Spec Writer requires that you have a copy of Microsoft Excel loaded onto your hard drive. Excel version
3.0 or greater is required.
Windows Requirements
Before beginning with Spec Writer, make sure you have the correct hardware and software to run
it.
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Computer hardware: MacNail construction management software will run on any 'IBM compatible' computer
that supports Windows and extended memory. Your computer should have a 80286 or faster processor.
A 386 or faster processor is highly recommended.
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RAM: Depending on your computer type and Excel version, you will need a minimum of four to eight
megabytes of RAM (random-access memory) to run Spec Writer. Contact our Technical Support staff for help in determining
your exact RAM requirements.
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System Software: For best results, use DOS 4.2 or greater and Microsoft Windows 3.0 or greater on
your computer.
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Hard drive: Spec Writer requires a hard drive of any size. You should have at least 3 megabytes of
free space on your hard drive before you load Spec Writer.
HINT: It's good practice to leave 10-15% free space on your hard drive. This will increase
speed, and reduce wear and tear on the hardware.
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Excel: Spec Writer requires that you have a copy of Microsoft Excel loaded onto your hard drive.
Excel version 3.0 or greater is required. |
