Multi-Computation Calculator v2.01 (c) Copyright Richard A. Kneedler 1996-1998 - All rights reserved. Please email rkneedle@itis.com with questions and comments. Distribution: This SHAREWARE is generally freely distributable by BBS, internet and CD. For specifics, see the VENDINFO.DIZ file which is included with the software. Multi-Computation Calculator will run on Windows 3.1, Window 95, Windows NT and OS/2. CONTENTS: 1) NEW FEATURES 2) FEATURES 3) INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4) CALCULATOR OPERATION Can I give this calculator to a friend? Yes, even if you copy a licensed calculator, your friend will start over with a 20 trial sessions. License gift certificates are also available. NEW FEATURES: 1) Three input options: 1. Pocket Calculator Mode 2. Desktop Calculator Mode 3. ENTER Mode 2) Memory List: -Any number preceded by a space is moved to memory list. -Change a number in the memory list and it changes it where ever it is used through out a set of computations. -Save your memory list for reuse of constants or named variables at a later date. 3) Save set of computations within the calculator. -Backup and Recovery feature. FEATURES: -Correctable electronic tape. -Add descriptions for items on electronic tape. -No key-pad-like-number-buttons to clutter up your screen. -Designed to operate from your keyboard's numeric key pad. -Three input options: 1. Pocket Calculator Mode 2. Desktop Calculator Mode 3. ENTER Mode -Displays comma separation for numbers. -Change a number in the memory list and it changes it where ever it was used through out a set of computations. -Save your memory list for reuse of constants or named variables at a future date. -Duplicate any previously keyed number with CNTL+D. -Multiple Computations: -Comp access from list of comp titles. -Default comp titles easily edited. -Computation linking: -A Comp total can be used in a subsequent computation. -If you change the previous comp, the subsequent is updated. -Copy a Listed Comp as a New Comp: -New Comp is then independent of the one copied. -New Comp values can then be changed. -Save Comps: -Save set of computations within the calculator or to a file. -Print a Comp: -A Comp can be printed to your choice of printers. -Date and Time are printed as a header. -Copy Comp to Clipboard with ALT+C. (with comma separators) (i.e. for copying into correspondence) -Copy Selected Line to Clipboard with CNLT+C. (without commas to allow use as an input mechanism for another software application) -Auto Decimal option. -Number of decimal places option. -Changable defaults for decimal places and auto decimal. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: Note: The applications executable, dlls, and other data files must be in the same directory of your choice. 1) RUN the INSTALL.exe (WinZip self extracting) from the A-Drive or where ever you have unzipped it. This will create a directory C:\MCOMP201 and extract all the files into this directory and sub-directories. (Note: you can choose a different directory name if you like) (If you chose a different directory, substitute your directory where it says 'C:\MCOMP200'.) -- For Windows 3.1 or 3.11, open the accessories folder; select menu item File/New... and click OK to create a new program item. Set the Settings as follows: a. Description: Multi-Computation Calculator b. Command Line: C:\MCOMP201\MCOMP201.EXE c. Working Directory: C:\MCOMP201\SAVCOMPS -- For Window 95 or NT, locate MCOMP201.EXE in C:\MCOMP201, drag it to the desktop with the right mouse button and select Create A Shortcut. You can also drag it with the left mouse button to the Start button. -- For OS/2, open the Template folder and drag out a Program icon to the OS/2 desktop. Set the Settings as follows: a. Path and File Name: C:\MCOMP201\MCOMP201.EXE b. Working Directory: C:\MCOMP201\SAVCOMPS c. Session: WIN-OS/2 window, check Seperate Session d. Title: Multi-Comp Calculator 2) You are now ready to open the application. You will have 20 sessions in which to try out the calculator. Each time you open the application starts an new session and a dialog will inform you of the number of sessions that are remaining. Can I give this calculator to a friend? Yes, even if you copy a licensed calculator, your friend will start over with a 20 trial sessions. License gift certificates are also available. CALCULATOR OPERATION: (Designed to be operated from numeric key pad) 3 DIFFERENT ENTRY MODES: - See individual help menus. (Pocket Calculator Mode, Desktop Calculator Mode, ENTER Mode) STORE COMP & START NEW COMP - Press Enter key after a Total. LINKING a previous COMP TOTAL into the current Comp: -First, select the comp title from the comp list. -Then, key an operator (* or / or -). -(note: ADD operation needs no operator). -Last, press the "