Distance 6.0

This version of Distance is no longer available for download, please contact us via e-mail if you require a copy.

Screenshots of Distance 6 can be found here.

Installation

Before installing Distance 6.0, we recommend you read the latest release notes.

After installing Distance 6.0 you should check the “Additional information” section, below, for any patches that fix last-minute problems.

If you want to make use of the density surface modelling (DSM or mark-recapture distance sampling (MRDS) analysis engines, you need to have the free statistics software R installed on your computer. Note also that only specific versions are supported: for the versions currently supported by Distance, see below.

The file d60setup.exe contains Distance 6.0 and is about 20 MB in size. Once you have this file, simply run it to launch the setup program, and then follow the instructions displayed on your screen. A reboot may be required, in which case you may need to restart the setup program again.

If you want to make use of the new density surface modelling (DSM) or mark-recapture distance sampling (MRDS) analysis engines, you need to have the free statistics software R installed on your computer. Note also that only specific versions are supported: see below for the versions currently supported by Distance.

Additional information

• Which version of R is currently supported by the MRDS and DSM analysis engines? The engine supplied with Distance 6.0 Release 2 were compiled and tested under R version 2.9.1. Newer versions of R may work, but there is no guarantee of this!
• Known Problems and Workarounds in Distance
• Resolved Problems and New Features in Distance 6.0 Release 2

Distance on CD

The Distance 6 installation package is quite large (~20MB). To speed downloading, we have created two identical download sites: one in the UK and one in the USA. However, the size of the package may still pose some problems for people with slow or unreliable internet links. If you have difficulty downloading the program we can arrange to send you a CD. A nominal charge is made, payable in advance, to cover our costs. To order the Distance CD, please fill in and post us the order form.