The program file is 18mb so you will need a high-speed connection to download it. You may, however, download this file on any computer; it does not have to be the computer that you will be scheduling on. The steps below walk through both options.

Downloading and installing your ESP trial

Follow the steps below to download and activate your trial of ESP.

1. Save the setup file

Select the download ESP trial link below and when prompted, save the file to your desktop.

Download ESP trial 18mb file, includes program and manuals)

2. Install ESP

Install ESP on a different computer than you are downloading on

After you have saved the installation file called SetupESP.exe to your desktop, move it to a USB key, CD, DVD, or other rewriteable, removable, device and then take it to the computer you wish to install ESP on. Save the SetupESP.exe file to the desktop on that computer, and then continue the steps below.

Install ESP on the same computer that you are downloading on

When ready to install ESP, go to your Windows desktop and double-click the SetupESP.exe file to install ESP on your computer.

When you run the setup file, ESP will be installed on your hard drive and shortcuts to the program will be placed on your Start menu and Windows Desktop.

Documentation that is installed with the software includes:

If you are new to ESP please read the first few chapters of the reference manual. These chapters will help you understand the program and will walk you through the initial setup.

  • Program help: when the program is open selecting the HELP option from the menu or toolbar will open information about the active form.
  • On-line help: more detailed help is available on our website; when the program is open you can access this information from the HELP option on the menu.
  • Reference manual (pdf format**): detailed information about the program. New users should read the first few chapters as they will help you understand the program and will walk you through the initial set up ESP.
  • Upgrade guide (pdf format**), new users should ignore this document as it is to help current users convert from an earlier version of ESP.

During your trial

Activating your trial

ESP is installed with an automatic 60-day expiry. If your trial expires early you may contact us to extend the trial by phone or follow the instructions in the register document, available in English and Spanish, to send the information to us by e-mail:

Register ESP5  English, pdf format**

Registrando ESP5  Español, pdf format**

 

Help is available

The documentation discussed above is provided to assist you, the first few chapters of the reference manual provide an understanding of the program and will walk you through setting up and producing your first schedule with ESP.

The detailed program and on-line help discussed above will also assist you in understanding and using the program.

Free technical support is also available during your trial. If you have questions or require assistance please contact us by phone or e-mail. Our scheduling program has been used for more than twenty-years so we can answer most questions in just a matter of moments, which will save you time.

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**The manual and register instructions are in PDF format and you will need Adobe® Reader® to view them. If you don't have this, download your free copy: Adobe® Reader®.