DRIFT README

Intallation requirements:

	- Drift.exe was written and compiled in Visual Studio Professional 2017 using Visual C++ language
	- Drift.exe is a Win32 Development and compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 7 operating systems

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Run "DRIFT 2.0 Setup.exe" within this downloaded folder to install the DRIFT software.

Installed files are located in C:\Program Files (x86)\NIOSH\DRIFT and include:

	- Drift.exe exectutable file

	- DRIFT-Help.chm
	- DRIFTBackgroundReport.pdf

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RELEASE NOTES:
Fixes/Changes/updates for 2.0 include:
-	Compiled using Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2017
-	New design method called "Charge Region"
-	Input dialog only has 4 tabs.
-	Input dialog explosives properties and charging tab has an advanced input if using bottom charge and column charge.
-	Input dialog Project tab has offset inputs for the back, rib, and floor blast holes control the location and limits for lookout perimeter holes, straight buffer holes, lifters and production stoping holes.
-	Designs can be initialized to default input parameters and then further modified.
-	Metric units are default but can be easily changed to English using a radio button on the input dialog project tab window.
-	Damage limit circles represent the end of the blast round because the perimeter holes lookout angle offset is at the maximum extent.
-	Practical damage limit models are limited to Ash Energy, LK, PPV, Sher, Johnson, Etkin.

DRIFT does not contain any proprietary, third-party software.

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MODEL CERTIFICATION
Scan date: January 3, 2024. This product has been scanned for known viruses and other malicious code with the following product(s) Microsoft Windows Defender [Threat Definition version 1.403.1562.0]), which were the most current commercially available versions as of the date of scanning indicated above, and is certified to be free of known malicious code, as long as the package seal has not been broken. However, we encourage you to scan it again before you use it. If there is a problem with this product, please contact the NIOSH Mining Program via email at (mining@cdc.gov).  

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DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY

Mention of any company or product does not constitute endorsement by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). In addition, citations to Web sites external to NIOSH do not constitute NIOSH endorsement of the sponsoring organizations or their programs or products. Furthermore, NIOSH is not responsible for the content of these Web sites. All Web addresses referenced in this document were accessible as of the publication date.

This NIOSH-developed software is provided "AS IS" without warranty of any kind including express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. By acceptance and use of this software, which is conveyed to the user without consideration by NIOSH, the user expressly waives any and all claims for damage and/or suits for personal injury or property damage resulting from any direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages, or damages for loss of profits, revenue, data or property use, incurred by you or any third party, whether in an action in contract or tort, arising from your access to, or use of, this software in whole or in part.

No further development or upgrades for this software is planned. Any questions concerning this product can be directed to the NIOSH Mining Program via email at mining@cdc.gov.

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TERMS OF USE
Further technical information on the derivation, scope, limitations, and use of DRIFT can be found in the Help file included with the program.

