The RPS BowTieXP Library - Documents and Videos
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BowTieXP FAQ and the RPS Software Catalogue The FAQ document (under 7 mb) has been written to describe why BowTies are useful, what features are in what versions, and to help users download, install and set up the initial display. It is a must-read for people enquiring about BowTieXP. |
Quick Start Guides
The Quick start guide consists of the first chapters of the full manual, and contain all information to get you going in the software.
The quick start manuals are less than 1mb and are available in a number of languages:
Installation Video and Instructions and Software Manual
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BowTieXP Software - Simple DEMO Video A simple demonstration .avi Video showing how to start building a BowTieXP diagram. |
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BowTieXP Software - Simple Installation and Activation Video A simple installation Video for BowTieXP software. If required, also see the documents below, especially for Installation Guide for Networks and Group Licences |
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BowTieXP RED Standard Edition Software Manual, pdf BowTieXP Software Installation Guide and Standard Edition Software Manual (less than 4MB) to version 3.6.0. Note: The latest book to version 3.8.12, with Chapter 8 (SOOB Matrices for the Advanced Edition) included, can be purchased for AUD30.00 plus post or courier charges. Contact bowtiexp@bowtiexp.com.au for details. |
Documents Describing BowTies, BowTieXP and other software
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BowTies - A Picture Paints a Thousand Words A brochure on BowTie methodology and software. |
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Demo the BowTieXP Webviewer Portal Demo on a new product offering customised views of your BowTieXP diagrams and data on a web browser. |
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BowTieXP Webviewer Portal PowerPoint A new product offering customised views of your BowTieXP diagrams and data on a web browser. |
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BowTieXP Introductory Slide Show Originally a PowerPoint presentation introducing the benefits of BowTies and BowTieXP. |
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Advanced BowTieXP to suit IADC HSE Case Guidelines Features Specific features and advantages of the Advanced version of BowTieXP, written to cover the Intl Assn of Drilling Contractors (IADC) HSE Case Guidelines for the oil and gas drilling industry. Highly recommended for drilling companies, with features and advantages that warrant 'direct' use in HSE Cases. |
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IADC HSE Reference The news IADC HSE Case Guidelines. How to do a safety case? How to do an oil and gas safety case? Contact RPS SARP for details. |
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BowTieXP and Black BowTieXP - Introduction ‘Black BowTieXP’ is unique software that combines the ‘BowTieXP’ risk assessment, risk management software tool with incident / near miss accident analysis and reporting. |
Other Documents
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A Selection of Australian & International BowTieXP Users Some of the prominent users of BowTieXP software. |
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BowTieXP Sample Report Library BowTieXP Sample layout of reports, to version 3.8.12. This document is a draft and has not been completed |
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RPS HSE Services Profile A 15 page document listing the various HSE services provided by the Australian offices of RPS. |
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Reference Letter - AirServices Australia A Reference Letter from Airservices Australia re services provided by SARP. |
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RPS Safety and Risk Management Division's Privacy Policy (<50k) |
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RPS Standard Terms and Conditions. Special clauses may apply. Governors B.V. EULA must also be read and agreed to for software purchases. |
NOTES - READ BEFORE INSTALLING BOWTIEXP
(This section updated May 5 2009) OVERVIEW OF VERSION HIERARCHY
As risk management is an ever-evolving industry, BowTieXP adapts to bring new features to the industry. New versions are offered to enhance the product, and downloads are not known to have significant issues affecting integrity of data. New versions are on average released every 4-8 weeks, but earlier if needed.
TERMS:
Beta versions often have new database structures or modules that need proving. Use of them for live files is not advised - always have a backup under the old version if you are have been offered this version to explore or solve a need for the new features.
Pre-release versions are expected to be proved as reliable, as they will have minor changes to an earlier stable version.
Current or Stable versions were once Pre-release versions that have been promoted to Release status, having undergone longer use by clients / testers.
For Versions 3.6.0 and above, except for software downloads type (C),(D) and (H) below, before you can run BowTieXP, your computer must have the Microsoft .NET Framework version 2.0 installed. Versions below this (e.g. 3.4.15) run on .NET Framework 1.1.
Most computers with Miscrosoft XP or Vista with Windows updates enabled will have .NET Frameworks 1.1, 2.0 and 3.0 already installed. However, BowTieXP files of type (C),(D) and (H) below include the .NET Framework. These compilations can therefore be enable installation of BowTieXP without the need for intervention from local administrators. No setup changes to the Registry are made, and impact on the C drive is minimal.
DO I HAVE .NET FRAMEWORK INSTALLED?
To determine if you already have the required .NET Framework installed, either
a) check the installed programs list in the Control Panel for Microsoft
.NET 1.1 or .NET 2.0;
b) download BowTieXP (version without .NET) and try to install it and run it - BowTieXP will advise if the required
Framework is missing;
c) read this page.
DOWNLOADING .NET FRAMEWORK
Users who have the ability to install the Framework may consider doing so, to allow smaller BowTieXP file downloads and versatility
to use any other .NET applications.
If your computer does not have the correct .NET Framework installed, you can download version
2.0 here, or
version 1.1 here.
You can also obtain the 1.1 and 2.0 .NET Framework from Windows Update (and of course they can co-exist on your computer).
Existing users should not install the latest version of the software without:
1) First making sure they have (or making a request for) an Activation Code suitable for this version. (This will only apply if upgrading from any version 2
to any version 3, or in future, v.3n to v.4n, etc. Users must have a current Support & Maintenance Agreement (S&M) in order to receive a new Activation Code.
2) Making a backup of their BowTieXP files before installing software. - DO NOT replace or delete the v2.x Bowtie.exe file until you have v.3 working; DO NOT delete
case files or BowTie.exe files below 3.4.15 with versions numbered 3.6.x or higher until tested OK, as files saved in 3.6.x cannot work on older versions.
(The same will apply for v3.n and v.4n, etc). Click the info button to request more information - leave a message advising what you want to do and how we may contact you.
“RPS did an outstanding job implementing our SMS and getting Safety Case approval. Terrific hands-on support.” Operations Engineer, Atwood Falcon |
