After installing the system there are several system/user parameters that should be setup first.  They include the following.

1.  Setting up a new storm database. The system comes with a PAST database and the databases from 1851 onward.  Unless already done, the first thing you will want to do is create a database for the current year.  We recommend calling it the year.. i.e. 2011 or 2012, etc...  To create a new storm database, go to FILE-Database from the Hurrtrak Menu OR go to System Setup Options and follow the on-screen directions.

2.  Define your "Base" Locations.  To define your primary base location, you need to set it up in the General options.  If you want to define additional base locations, add them to the location group "Base Locations" via System Setup. After doing so, risk/impact tab will show information about the expected impact to those locations.

3.  Define your system's Email parameters.  In order to use the Email capabilities of the system, you will need to define your preferences and settings in Email General option .

4.  Define your personal Email Addressbook.  To send E-mail via HURRTRAK's native SMTP capability or if you plan on using any of the automatic output functions (EMail Alerts, Automatic Summary Reports, "Other" Automatic Outputs), you must first define all of the possible recipients in the Addressbook option.  If you plan on using the MS Outlook interface, you will need to select the address books you would like Hurrtrak to use.

5.  Define your HURRTRAK ONLINE parameters.  To receive HURRTRAK Online information you must define several parameters. You will also be prompted to do this when you start the system.

- Define your Userid and Password via HURRTRAK Online Options.  Be certain that you enter them EXACTLY as shown on your subscription letter!

- If using a proxy server,  set up http proxy parameters as directed by your system network administrator using Hurrtrak Online Options.

- Select "Start Hurrtrak Online Timer as Windows Startup" in the Hurrtrak Online Polling options.

This list included only some of the system and user options available to the user.  Review the system setup options and Tools Options for a complete list.