*If the Microsoft .net framework is not up-to-date on your computer, running the installation file will prompt you to first update this software. After installing the Microsoft .net framework you will have to run the CAT Scanner installation file again.
CAT Scanner Resources
CAT Scanner Manual
It is admittedly not exhaustive, but the CAT Scanner manual should get you through many of the different functions of CAT Scanner. At least enough to get you going. The FAQ also has some valuable insights as well.
Dictionary Template
This is a template dictionary file that you can customize to help create custom dictionaries faster and easier. Starting from the template also minimizes the chances of errors from malformed dictionaries.
Citing CAT Scanner Software
APA: McKenny, A. F., Short, J. C., & Newman, S. M. (2012). CAT Scanner (Version 1.0) [Software]. Available from http://www.catscanner.net/.
MLA: McKenny, Aaron F., Jeremy C. Short, and Seph M. Newman. CAT Scanner. Vers. 1.0. Computer software, 2012. <http://www.catscanner.net/>.