Frequently Asked Questions
Latest Release
7.0.10 ♦ 14-Dec-2009
Is BlockSim better than the package I am using now?
ABSOLUTELY. We invite you to try BlockSim and compare it with any other package on the market. Evaluation software is available for download from our Web site at http://Download.ReliaSoft.com.
What are the minimum system requirements?
BlockSim is compiled and designed for Windows NT, 2000 and XP and takes advantage of the features available in these platforms. Minimum system requirements: 433 MHz Intel Pentium class processor or an AMD Opteron, AMD Athlon64 or AMD Athlon XP processor, with at least 64MB RAM, SVGA display and at least 80MB of hard disk space. For Windows Vista, see notes.
What languages are supported?
The BlockSim interface is available in English, German, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, French and Spanish. For details and to see if support for additional languages has been added in our most recent release, see http://www.reliasoft.com/multi-language.htm.
Is technical support available?
ReliaSoft's software products are renowned for their ease of use and unparalleled after sale support. We provide FREE technical support via phone, fax or e-mail through an established (and growing) network of regional offices and partners/distributors throughout the world.
What other tools are available to help me master the software?
BlockSim comes with complete and detailed printed product documentation and online help files, a training guide with step-by-step examples, a theoretical textbook and a multitude of example files designed to get you up and running the minute the application is installed.
ReliaSoft's training seminars provide instruction in reliability engineering principles and theory as well as the ReliaSoft software tools designed to put that theory into practice. Courses on BlockSim and System Analysis are available in both public and on-site venues. For details, see http://www.reliasoft.com/seminars.
How much does it cost, how do I order, and when will it arrive?
ReliaSoft offers a flexible array of license options and several easy methods of purchase. We will process your order on the same business day that we receive it, with shipment via an express courier (2nd Day or International service). If requested and depending on your location, domestic orders can be shipped with Overnight service for delivery by the next business day. We also offer the option of immediate software downloads via the Web.
What other reliability software is available from ReliaSoft?
ReliaSoft's reliability analysis software products have become the industry standard for complete reliability analysis and are used worldwide by most manufacturers with an active quality/reliability engineering program.
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Weibull++ for reliability life data analysis (Weibull analysis) -
ALTA for quantitative accelerated life testing (QALT) data analysis
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DOE++ for design of experiments (DOE) -
RGA for reliability growth and repairable system data analysis -
BlockSim for system reliability, maintainability, availability and related
analysis, using RBDs or fault trees -
RENO for visual stochastic event simulation -
Xfmea for failure modes, effects and criticality analysis (FMEA/FMECA)
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RCM++ for reliability centered maintenance (RCM) analysis -
MPC 3 for MSG-3 aircraft systems and powerplant analysis and reporting -
Lambda Predict for standards based reliability prediction analysis -
XFRACAS for failure reporting, analysis and corrective action system (FRACA/FRACAS)
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