Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Tape Calculator - Software alternative


Many of us remember the days when we would need to keep a copy of calculations for evidence or any number or other reasons; there would always be a limit, either when the tape would have to be replaced or when an incorrect number was entered, messing up the total. Many times, the calculation would have to be scratched and start all over again. Today we have software that assists with these calculations not only allowing entries to be edited anytime but also is only limited by memory available. 

If basic calculations need to be made, a web-based calculator is available in the following link:

Schoettler CalcTape Web

If more advanced calculations need to be made or saved, there is a free version for Windows that can be downloaded and installed on a PC. This software also allows text to be added as well, identifying what the numbers are for ...

Schoettler CalcTape for Windows

By default, one calculation page is available along with a scratch page. If more options are needed, a Pro license can be purchased for less than $6.

This software is also available for Apple and Android devices; a separate Pro license is required for each platform.

For more information or to purchase a Windows Pro license, the website is accessible: 

https://www.schoettler-software.com/en/

Tape Calculator - Software alternative

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Searching in Windows Explorer

 

Many people use the search feature within Windows Explorer to search for their files but often find that they are unable to find the file that they are specifically searching for or files just do not show-up when searched in Windows Explorer. This typically becomes an issue when special characters are used in the file name.
 

    An example of a file name that may bring issues when being searched: "Sample 121-059"

    Either 'sample', '121', or '159can be searched and the file located.

    If '121-059', '059', or 'Sample 121-059are searched, the file does not show in the list.


Although many have found other ways to find their files, there are still some who prefer to use this method to search for their files. 

 

It was found that special characters are not searchable in the standard search ... to include them a "Wild Card" or '*' is used in place of any special characters including '.,-, ,#'. In the case of the sample above, the file will show in the results when '*121*059*' is searched.

 

Searching in Windows Explorer