Welcome to AN-SOF by Golden Engineering!
To install AN-SOF, please follow these steps:
📥 Step 1: Click the button below to download the AN-SOF installer.
▶ Step 2: Run the downloaded installer file. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation process.
🛠️ Step 3: Locate the ANSOF.exe
application. You can find it in your Windows Start menu or in the installation directory (C:\AN-SOF X
, where “X” is the software version). For quick access, we recommend creating a shortcut on your desktop.
Once installed, AN-SOF will be ready to use in Trial Mode. The trial version includes all features but is limited to calculations with up to 50 segments + connections. For more details, visit our visit our FAQ. Explore the latest features and improvements in AN-SOF here: Release Notes.
AN-SOF Trial is free, requires no activation, and is ready to use immediately after installation.
If you’ve purchased a license, follow the steps under the section titled “If You Have Purchased a License” below to activate your software.
👉 If you encounter any issues with the installer, you can use the manual installation option here:
Manual Installation
📥 Step 1: Click the button below to download a .zip file containing the AN-SOF installation files.
📂 Step 2: Unzip the downloaded file. Create a folder at C:\AN-SOF and save the extracted files there. Avoid system folders such as Program Files.
🛠️ Step 3: Locate the ANSOF.exe application and run it. For your convenience, you can also create a shortcut on your Windows desktop.
AN-SOF files are free from viruses, but Windows Defender or other antivirus programs may display a warning when executing ANSOF.exe. If a warning window appears (typically blue), click on “More Info” and then select “Run Anyway” as shown in the image below. In some cases, you may need to right-click on ANSOF.exe and choose “Run as administrator” to launch the application successfully.
If You Have Purchased a License
Launch AN-SOF and navigate to the main menu > Help > Activate AN-SOF. Follow the on-screen instructions to submit the serial number associated with your computer and request an activation key. 🔑
Helpful Resources to Get You Up and Running
- 🚀 Quick Start Guide: Start HERE
- 📊 Step-by-Step Examples: Explore Simple Models
- 📰 Antennas and Beyond! Blog: Read the Latest Articles
Need Help?
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to Contact Us or consult our FAQs for further assistance.