FanTestic

  1. When I try to install FanTestic or Integrity, I get the error "Cannot Start Application" and it says "Cannot continue. The application is improperly formatted. Contact the application vendor for assistance."

    If this is the Error you are seeing:

    "Cannot continue. The application is improperly formatted. Contact the application vendor for assistance."

    Click on the "Details" button to get more information.  In the summary, you will see:

    ERROR SUMMARY:  "+ Your Web browser settings do not allow you to run signed applications." 

    This error summary indicates that there are security settings in your web browser  that are preventing the application from being able to download. 

    Some people have had success by adding http://retrotec.com to their "Trusted Sites"  in the Tools>>Internet Options>>Security settings window in Internet Explorer:

    How to set the Internet Exploror Tools>>Internet Options>>Security>>Trusted Sites>> Sites

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  2. How do I enter the license key I received for FanTestic or Integrity?

    1. Start FanTestic or FanTestic Integrity. 
    2. Click the "Settings" menu item and then  click "Enter license details".
    3. In the Settings window that opens, click on the [Install License Key] button to show the license key text box.
    4. From the email you received, drag the attached LicenseKey.txt file and drop it onto the license key text box that is open in FanTestic/Integrity.  The license key entry section will close.  
    5. You can tell if your license key is installed when your company name appears in the top of this window, along with your expiry date.
    6. Choose a Standard to use.
    7. Click "OK" to exit and a new test with the chosen standard will open.
    8. If the screen
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  3. Why does FanTestic default to taking 10 or more readings when the Standard only requires 5?

    Retrotec recommends you take the maximum number of test points to decrease the uncertainty in your test.

    Yes, you can change this default and take only 5 readings according to the Standard but your uncertainty will often be too high and you might have to retest.  Next, you might retest and find the result differs from the previous test by 10% or more making you lose confidence in the results. Retrotec defaults that include taking 10 test points and longer baselines will optimize your tests and give better results. 

    You might save a few minutes by testing to the minimum allowed by the Standards but in the long run, your test results will be poor. Officials look at high uncertainties and poor repeatabilities between your tests and wrongly conclude your equipment is faulty but the truth is that your test method is faulty.  Please use our defaults as practical minimums and if anything take your tests over a longer time rather than shorter and your results will

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  4. How can I improve uncertainty of test results?

    Click the "Reset to Standard Default" button in the Advanced settings menu, to ensure default program parameters are used.

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