Prerequisites
User and software prerequisites.
User Prerequisites
Automate users generally fall into two categories:
| If You Are | Prerequisites Include |
|---|---|
| An end user such as an engineer who wants to build processes using pre-defined tasks and task catalogs. | No prior programming knowledge. |
| A developer such as a customization engineer who wants to author tasks for end users. | Experience with ITCL/TK. |
The following table provides programming references for developers:
| Section | Requisites | Suggested References |
|---|---|---|
| Programming Language | ITCL/TK | [incr Tcl] |
| Technology | XML | W3Schools.com |
| HyperWorks Customization | HyperMesh HyperView MotionView HyperGraph |
HyperWorks Desktop Reference Guides |
| Programming Concepts | Object-Oriented Programming | What is C++0x? |
| Model View Controller | Model-View-Controller |
Software Prerequisites
Software requirements include installation of the following:
- HyperWorks Desktop version 14.0 or later
- HyperWorks Automate