[RE-wrenches] 2011 NEC Code book with Handbook on CD ROM

[Drake]

For Windows 7, you will probably have to call the number on the CD 
jacket for tech support, unless you are really good with 
computers.  You need to log on as administrator.  I had issues with 
having 64 bit instead of 32.

I find the more recent versions of the CD less user friendly then 
ones in past cycles.  At one time I could find almost anything 
quickly by doing a keyword search.  It was almost too 
easy.  Especially now,  I use bookmarks a lot.  With the indexing it 
is easy to find what you want, provide you are familiar with the structure.



At 05:39 PM 10/25/2010, you wrote:
>I just bought a copy of the 2008 NEC on CD because NY finally adopted this
>version.
>I have tried a few searches, and think I am averaging 50% success on the
>searches.
>I got 2 installs (per purchased copy), but am having trouble installing
>under Windows 7 (Vista was OK).
>
>-Glenn Burt
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org
>[mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of R Ray
>Walters
>Sent: Monday, October 25, 2010 4:28 PM
>To: RE-wrenches
>Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] 2011 NEC Code book with Handbook on CD ROM
>
>How is the CD version for 2008? Is it easier to look stuff up (ie indexed
>better)?
>I've never tried anything but the hard copies.
>
>R. Walters
>ray at solarray.com
>Solar Engineer
>
>
>
>
>On Oct 25, 2010, at 12:06 PM, Matt Lafferty wrote:
>
> > Hi Drake,
> >
> > 2011 NEC is available now in Looseleaf (3-Ring binder, $95), Softbound
> > ($85), and PDF($85).
> > http://www.nfpa.org/catalog/product.asp?pid=7011SB&order_src=A291 Don't
>see
> > the spiral-bound offered.
> >
> > 2011 NEC Handbook will not be available until at least November 19, 2010.
>It
> > will be available in Hardcover. No word yet on availability of CD or PDF.
> >
> > Like you, I do hardcopy NEC + CD Handbook. I'm in the "wait for digital"
> > mode, too. Having been a CD handbook user since 2002, I am really hoping
> > that they've improved the app this time. I have bought mine (and other
> > codes) thru the tech bookstores and directly from NFPA. As I recall, there
> > wasn't much of a total cost difference between them. The last couple code
> > cycles, I have gotten mine directly from the NFPA. I figure that, even if
>it
> > costs a couple bucks more, at least I'm supporting their inefficient,
> > bureacratic, gray-beard organization directly. And I think that's
>important.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Matt Lafferty
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Drake
> > Sent: Monday, October 25, 2010 9:41 AM
> > To: RE-wrenches
> > Subject: [RE-wrenches] 2011 NEC Code book with Handbook on CD ROM
> >
> > Hello Wrenches,
> >
> > In the past, I have been able to buy a spiral bound NEC code book and the
> > handbook on CD ROM as a package from Building Tech Bookstore, at a good
> > price.  At present they are not offering this.  Does anyone know of a good
> > place to buy these items at a decent price?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Drake
> >
> >
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