What's New
Updated 2010 Vehicle Database
The updated 2010.1 version of the Canadian Vehicle Specifications database has been received from Dr. Alan German of Transport Canada. The database has been converted to the format used by WinCRASH and WinSMAC and is available for downloading on our product updates page.
ARSoftware Supports Windows 7
ARSoftware products work properly under 32-bit versions of Microsoft 7. If you plan to use a 64-bit version of Windows 7, please note that you will need to use XP mode.
ARSoftware Now Supports Vista
On October 1, 2007, ARSoftware released updated software that will run under 32-bit versions of Microsoft Vista (64-bit versions are not supported).
If you recently upgraded to the 1.20 or 2.20 versions released in May 2007, simply download and install the upgraded programs for use on your Vista computers. Your current registration files will work with the new release.
Please note that this upgrade will not work with any software versions released on floppy disk. If you haven't upgraded yet, all you need to do to get started is complete an order form and send it to us for processing.
New Updated Software! Demo Programs!
In May 2007, ARSoftware announced that its products have been upgraded and will now be available for download from this website. The software will no longer be released on copy-protected floppy disks.
One major benefit is that WinSMAC and WinCRASH can be downloaded and tried out in a limited demonstration mode. This feature will allow you to evaluate whether the programs will fulfill your requirements.
Once a decision is made to purchase a license, a small registration file will be delivered by email once payment is received. The registration file will make the program fully functional. A printed manual will also be sent by mail.
Click here for a page where you can download each of the programs.
Updated FAQs
The Frequently Asked Questions page has been updated with the latest information. The most common problems a customer might encounter can be solved with the solutions found on the FAQ page.
Gordon Bigg
Dr. Gordon W. Bigg, founder and principal of Trantech, retired at the end of 2003. Gordon will be maintaining his email address at arsoftware.com ('bigg') for the foreseeable future for those of you that wish to contact him.
Over his career, Gordon made tremendous contributions to collision analysis especially in the areas of training and, of course, by spearheading the development of ARSoftware.
Trantech wishes Gordon good health and happiness in his retirement.
Check back here for the latest updates
ARSoftware releases updates to the Canadian Vehicle Database in the spring of each year. Make sure you check back and download the latest database.