Installing the Harbor Economic Impact Model

To install and run the model, please follow these steps:

1. Download the model and the manual from the links provided.
2. Unzip the model on to your computer. You should have two files: HEIM.xls and Load Harbor Impact Model.xls. (Note: As of Version 1.3, the model is contained in one file, which you should open in the next step.)
3. To open the model, open Load Harbor Impact Model.xls.
4. Microsoft Excel will ask you to enable macros. Macros are required to use the model. If you do not get a prompt, please go to Tools/Macro/Security and select a security level of medium.
5. The model is accessed through a user interface written in Visual Basic for Applications. You may access the actual model at any time from the menu system.

Please refer to the manual before you begin.

Software Required

Open the zip file...

Windows XP's built-in ZIP support, WinZip, or other software

Read the manual...

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Run the model...

Microsoft Excel 2000 or later

View the presentation...

Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 or later (or PowerPoint Viewer 97)

The model has been tested with Microsoft Excel 2000 and 2003.


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Last Updated July 22, 2008