FAQs

  • You may see a message like "EngineAnalysisMatrix.exe is not commonly downloaded" from your web browser or "Windows protected your PC" from Microsoft Defender SmartScreen. This is expected behavior for new software.

    These warnings appear because our application is a specialized engineering tool and has not yet built a long-standing presence with Microsoft's automated security systems. We have had our software digitally signed, which will resolve this in the future.

    The software downloaded directly from www.StratoVec.com is completely safe. To proceed:

    In your browser: Click the options on the download warning and choose "Keep" or "Keep anyway."

    In the Windows pop-up: Click "More info" and then select the "Run anyway" button.

  • An internet connection is required only for the one-time initial activation of your license key.

    During this first launch, the software contacts our secure activation server to validate your 16-digit key and link it to your computer's unique hardware profile. Once this process is complete, a hardware-bound license file is created on your system, and you will no longer need an internet connection to use Engine Analysis Matrix™. The program can be used completely offline after activation.

  • Engine Analysis Matrix™ is a comprehensive suite containing four distinct analysis modules, each tailored to a specific type of gas turbine engine. The software allows you to perform detailed thermodynamic cycle analysis for the following engine categories:

    • Turbofan Engines: The most common type of engine for modern commercial airliners. Analyze bypass ratios, fan pressure ratios, and overall performance.

    • Turbojet Engines: The original jet engine design. This module is ideal for analyzing high-speed and military aircraft applications.

    • Turbojet with Afterburner: An advanced module for analyzing combat aircraft engines, allowing you to model the significant thrust augmentation from the afterburner stage.

    • Turboprop Engines: A hybrid engine combining a gas turbine with a propeller. This module is designed for analyzing the performance of turboprop aircraft, often used for regional and cargo transport.

    Each module provides a dedicated interface for inputting specific parameters and generating detailed performance results for that engine type.

  • This issue is almost always caused by the Windows Display Scale setting. Our application is designed and optimized for the standard 100% scaling setting.

    If your display scale is set higher (e.g., 125% or 150%), it can interfere with how the user interface is rendered. To fix this:

    Right-click on your desktop and select "Display settings."

    Under the "Scale & layout" section, find the dropdown menu for "Scale."

    Change this setting to "100% (Recommended)."

    You may need to sign out and back in for the changes to take full effect.

    For the best experience, we also recommend a display resolution of at least 1920 x 1080.

  • The 3D Data Visualizer is a powerful tool designed to plot three-dimensional scatter graphs from your own data sets. It accepts standard Excel files (.xlsx or .xls).

    Its purpose is to help engineers and analysts discover complex relationships and trends between three different variables in their analysis results. For example, you could plot Compressor Pressure Ratio (X-axis) vs. Turbine Inlet Temperature (Y-axis) vs. Specific Thrust (Z-axis) to visually identify performance peaks. Simply import your Excel file, select the sheet and the columns you wish to plot for the X, Y, and Z axes, and generate the graph. You can also export the resulting plot as a PNG or JPG image.

  • We provide a comprehensive user manual directly within the application. In the main application window, look for the ? button in the top-right corner of the large "cockpit view" panel. Clicking this button will open the UserManual.pdf.

    If the manual file is not found in the application's directory, the software will automatically create it for you. If you encounter a technical issue that is not covered in the manual or this FAQ, please contact our support team at corporate@stratovec.com.

Need Help With Your Download?

Part 1: Downloading the File

Different web browsers have their own methods for handling new software downloads. Below are instructions for the most popular browsers.

For Google Chrome Users

When you initiate the download, you may see a warning at the bottom of your browser window.

  1. A warning message will likely appear in the downloads bar at the bottom of your screen.

  2. Click on the up arrow next to the downloaded file.

  3. Select "Keep" from the menu that appears.

  4. Another warning may appear. You will need to click "Keep anyway" to save the file to your computer.

  5. Alternatively, you can open your download list by clicking the three vertical dots in the top-right corner of Chrome, selecting "Downloads," and then choosing to "Keep dangerous file" and confirming by clicking "Keep anyway."

For Microsoft Edge Users

Microsoft Edge will also display a warning for unsigned files.

  1. After the download starts, a security warning will pop up.

  2. Click on the three dots (...) on the download warning.

  3. From the dropdown menu, select "Keep."

  4. A more detailed warning will appear. Click on "Show more."

  5. Finally, select "Keep anyway" to complete the download.

For Mozilla Firefox Users

Firefox has a built-in download protection feature that may flag the file.

  1. When you download the file, a warning message may appear in the Downloads panel, indicating the file could be dangerous.

  2. Open the Downloads panel by clicking the downward-pointing arrow in the toolbar.

  3. Right-click on the blocked download of EngineAnalysisMatrix.exe.

  4. From the context menu, select the option to allow the download. This may be phrased as "Allow Download" or a similar affirmative action.

Need Help Running Your Program File?

Part 2: Running the Executable File

Once you have successfully downloaded EngineAnalysisMatrix.exe, your Windows operating system might still try to prevent it from running using a feature called SmartScreen.

Bypassing the Windows SmartScreen Filter

You will likely see a blue pop-up window from Windows SmartScreen.

  1. After locating EngineAnalysisMatrix.exe in your downloads folder, double-click it to run.

  2. A window titled "Windows protected your PC" will likely appear, with a message stating that "Microsoft Defender SmartScreen prevented an unrecognized app from starting."

  3. Click on "More info." This will reveal more details about the application and additional options.[1]

  4. After clicking "More info," a "Run anyway" button will appear at the bottom of the window.[1] Click this button to proceed with the installation.

By following these instructions, you should be able to download and execute EngineAnalysisMatrix.exe on your computer.