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CalcuTape Calculator
Users Manual
Release 2.0 (Shareware Version)
February 28, 1993
Copyright (c) 1992, 1993
by
Joe Ferrazzo
9683 206th Street West
Lakeville, Minnesota 55044
All Rights Reserved
This file provides the information needed to utilize the shareware
distribution version of the CalcuTape program. CalcuTape is a copyrighted
product of Joe Ferrazzo and all rights are reserved. Any and all usage must
be in accordance with terms discussed herein. No usage other than for
evaluation is permitted without registration. User feedback including
comments/questions is welcome. Please address your comments to Joe Ferrazzo
at the address given above.
Restrictions and Warranties
The software described herein is furnished under a license agreement. The
software may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the
applicable agreement. The purchaser may make one copy of the software for
backup purposes. Unregistered copies of CalcuTape are for evaluation
purposes only, and may be distributed through normal shareware channels.
Please distribute these evaluation copies to other bulletin boards and users.
CalcuTape may be uploaded to and downloaded from commercial systems such as
CompuServe, the Source, and BIX, as long as there is no charge for the
product itself. Those copying, sharing, and/or electronically transmitting
this product are required not to delete or modify the copyright notice and
restrictive notices from the program or documentation. Any distribution of
CalcuTape must include all files contained in the packed format. Commercial
vendors and distributors of "public domain" or user-supported software
libraries may distribute copies of CalcuTape unless notified by Joe Ferrazzo
to cease such distribution of the product. Only nominal fees associated with
copying and handling (not to exceed $5 US) may be charged by anyone providing
unregistered copies. CalcuTape may not be utilized or distributed as a
promotion for any commercial venture.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not
represent a commitment on the part of Joe Ferrazzo.
Use of this product for over 30 days constitutes your acceptance of this
agreement and subjects you to its contents.
JOE FERRAZZO DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE
DEFECTIVE, THE PURCHASER ASSUMES THE RISK OF PAYING THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL
NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR, OR CORRECTION AND ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT WILL JOE FERRAZZO BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER
(INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS
INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE
USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT.
To use CalcuTape, you need the following:
IBM PC (or compatible)-286 with 1 Mbyte.
Microsoft Windows (version 3.0 or later)
MS-DOS/PC-DOS (version 3.0 or a later version as required by your version of
Microsoft Windows)
I. CONCEPT
CalcuTape was created to act as a calculator with a printable
tape. The idea was to create an inexpensive utility which
provides common functionality of a calculator but also a
printable tape. It was programmed in Visual Basic version 2.0
with the Professional Toolkit Version 1.0.
II. FILES
CALCTAPE.EXE The CalcuTape program.
VBRUN200.DLL Visual Basic runtime DLL.
THREED.VBX File for Three dimensional controls.
COMMDLG.DLL ONLY FOR USERS OF WINDOWS 3.0!!!!!!!!
CMDIALOG.VBX Common dialog control.
CALCTAPE.WRI Windows Write version of this file.
KEYSTAT.VBX Key status control.
REGISTER.DOC Registration information.
ORDER.FRM Printable order form.
README.DOC This file.
1.0 Installation
CalcuTape should be installed by copying CALCTAPE.EXE into either the windows
directory or into its own directory. All of the other files should be copied
into the system directory of Windows.
NOTE: COMMDLG.DLL SHOULD ONLY BE COPIED INTO THE SYSTEM DIRECTORY IF YOU ARE
USING WINDOWS VERSION 3.0. THIS FILE COMES WITH WINDOWS 3.1 THEREFORE IT IS
NOT NECESSARY. IF YOU ARE RUNNING WINDOWS 3.1 AND CHOOSE TO COPY IT, MAKE A
BACKUP COPY OF YOUR EXISTING COMMDLG.DLL BEFOREHAND.
2.0 Instructions for use
CalcuTape will turn NUMLOCK on if it is off, thus enabling the numeric keypad
to operate the keys on the calculator (NUMLOCK will get turned off when the
program is terminated). If NUMLOCK is on, it will not change its status.
The number keys above the letters are also active during CalcuTape's
operation. The Hex function is not available in the Shareware version. All
function keys except for plus, minus, divide, multiply, and equal must be
clicked on with the mouse or tabbed to and the enter key pressed.
Definition of Keys:
Button Key Function
Dec Runs the calculator in decimal mode.
Hex Runs the calculator in hexadecimal mode (not available in shareware version).
+/- Ctl+P Toggles the display between positive and negative values.
sqr Ctl+S Computes the square root of the number in the display.
CE Ctl+E Clears the entry in the display
C Ctl+C Clears the current operation.
x^2 Ctl+Q Computers the square of the number in the display.
1/x Ctl+R Computes the reciprocal of the number in the display.
MC F2 Clears the the value stored in memory.
MR F3 Recalls the value stored in memory.
MS F4 Stores the displayed value in memory.
M+ F5 Adds the displayed value to the value in memory.
3.0 REGISTRATION AND LICENSE FEES
CalcuTape must be registered if utilized for other than evaluation purposes
for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days. A separate copy is required for
each PC utilized. Site licenses are available. To register a single copy
send your name, company, and address to JOE FERRAZZO, 9683 206th Street
West, Lakeville, MN, 55044. If you are a resident of Minnesota please include
6.5% sales tax. ORDER.FRM is a printable form which will help in ordering
CalcuTape.
Registration provides you with a version that includes the following:
- No startup messages
- Hexadecimal functionality.
- 90 day free consultation support
- Mailing list distribution of upgrades and new products
1. Registration Costs
Current rates for prepaid orders (in US dollars) are as follows:
$10.00 Single user registration/license fee.
$1.00 Additional cost for 3.5 disk.
$4.00 Per Order Shipping and Handling fee.
Residents of Minnesota must add 6.5% Sales Tax.
The scheduled rates and charges are current as of the date of this manual.
All fees and charges are subject to change without notice.
Multiple Purchase registrations are available pursuant to the following
schedules.
Total Copies Registered (on one order) Percent Discount
------------ ------------
1 to 5 0%
6 to 9 10%
10 to 99 20%
100 to 499 30%
500 to 999 40%
1000 or more 50%
Site licenses that allow for usage at a single physical address with
authorization to reproduce disks/documentation are available for 40% of the
maximum above cost for each range. For example, a site license for 99 users
or less would be $475.20 (10.00 less 20 percent) less 40 percent. Minimum
number of users for a site license is nine ($48.60). For over 1000 users,
price is determined by total number of users at the site.
As stated herein, there are no warranties whatsoever associated with the
CalcuTape software product, and Joe Ferrazzo is not responsible for its
performance. You are the sole judge of the product's effectiveness and
suitability for your particular purposes, and are given an opportunity to
evaluate same via shareware distribution.
We can only accept drafts, checks, international money orders or travelers
checks payable in U.S. dollars drawn on U.S. banks.
Registered users will be notified when updates and new products are
available. Anyone wishing to offer advice and suggestions is most welcome to
do so.
Questions, errors, and suggestions for product improvements are welcome,
mail these to Joe Ferrazzo, 9683 206th Street West, Lakeville, MN, 55044.
Be sure to include:
- The version of the copy of CalcuTape that you are using.
- DOS and Windows versions that you are using;
- Hardware configuration (model, memory size, printer, etc.)
- Windows or standard DOS applications that you may be running or have
loaded under Windows at the same time.