RinkWriter's Demonstration Software

Option 2 ( Version 11.08.01)
Option 2:  

This option installs RinkWriter® into the "Program Files" folder on your "C: Drive".  

Option 1 should work on most computers, however, depending upon the files that already exist on your computer, you may need to use Option 2.

Downloading RinkWriter® for Option 2:   
  • "Browse" and "Save" the "Demo_Package" folder to your desktop.
  • This folder contains a "setup" file.
  • You may copy and paste this folder to other computers.

Download the "Demo_Package" folder.
Install RinkWriter®:  
  • Open the "Demo_Package" folder you have downloaded and run the "setup". It should automatically install RinkWriter® into the "Program Files" folder on your C: drive. 
Locate the RinkWriter® Folder:  
  • The newly installed "RinkWriter" folder should be located inside of the "Program Files" folder on your C: drive. 
Moving the Software to Your Desktop:  
  • To take advantage of RinkWriter's® many features and flexibility, it is recommended that you place a copy of the "RinkWriter" folder on your desktop.
  • Copy the "RinkWriter" folder from your "Programs Files".
  • Paste the "RinkWriter" folder onto your Desktop.
  • It is possible to have more than one "RinkWriter" folder on your desktop.  
Running the Software:  
  • Open your new desktop "RinkWriter" folder.
  • Double-click on the "Demo11.exe"  icon to open/run the RinkWriter software.  
  • The first time you run the software, an "app.pathRW02" folder is automatically created inside of your "RinkWriter" folder. 
  • The "app.pathRW02" folder contains all of your data.   
  • Two fictitious boys' high school teams (Moose River & Wolfe Lake Falls) have been automatically installed for you to practice with.
Learning to use RinkWriter®:  
  • For your convenience, RinkWriter® has been set up with two fictitious boys' high school teams (Moose River & Wolfe Lake Falls).
  • Practice using RinkWriter® by creating fictitious scoresheets for two preinstalled teams (Moose River & Wolfe Lake Falls).  You may add and save your own teams and rosters.
  • It is possible to have more than one "RinkWriter" folder on your desktop. 
  • It may also be possible for you to download some rosters from the Internet. 
  • Visit RinkWriter's® on-line Help to learn more about using RinkWriter®. 
Renaming Files:  

After downloading RinkWriter®, you may rename your "RinkWriter" folder.  You may also rename the Demo11.exe file that is inside of your folder.

Saving your files:

After downloading  RinkWriter®, it is recommended that you save copies of your Demo11.exe file (from Option 1) AND your Demo_Package (from Option 2) to a CD, DVD, hard drive, or flash drive.  Use this as a backup and/or share it with other members of your hockey community.