Optimum Resource is proud to present the newest version of its award-winning program, Car Builder Deluxe. Sophisticated, yet easy to use, Car Builder Deluxe appeals to children ages 8 and up, teenagers and adults who are fascinated by cars. As “design engineers,” users build cars on screen, specifying chassis length, wheelbase, engine type, transmission, fuel tank size, suspension, steering, wheels, tires and brakes. All functional choices are interrelated and will affect the performance of the final design.

Next, users design the body of the car, now with complete pixel-by-pixel flexibility, adding windows, custom details and paint finishes. The program then tests the car in a wind tunnel and around a test track, accumulating data about top speed, cornering ability, acceleration and braking.

A complete evaluation report is displayed and users can adjust, alter, save and print designs for comparison against future creations. Car Builder Deluxe teaches principles involved in building aerodynamic, efficient and safe cars. It introduces users to computer-aided design (CAD), enhances problem-solving skills, and fosters an elementary knowledge of physics and automotive design.
Car designs and test results can be printed and stored for later use or modification.
Getting Started: Macintosh OSX
Car Builder Deluxe OSX 7.3, System requirements:
Macintosh computer with a PowerPC G3, G4, G5 or Intel processor with OS X v.10.3 and above, 256MB of RAM and 150MB of free space on your hard drive.

Installation Instructions:
To begin, insert the CD and use your mouse to drag the Car Builder OSX folder onto your hard drive. We suggest you place the Car Builder folder in your Applications folder, but you may feel free to place it anywhere on the Hard Drive or onto your desktop. When you have copied the files to your Mac, you may remove the CD and store it.

Note: the first time that you click the CarBuilder.osx icon, after you have agreed to the license, you will be asked to activate the program. This may be done online (the simplest way) or off line via fax or mail. You will need your serial number, printed on the front of the software package, to complete the process. Complete activation instructions are included in your package and are repeated at the end of this document.

Download pdf Car Builder Deluxe 7.3 Macintosh OS X Native User’s Guide