ActiCalc Features

Version 2.5
BASIC
PREMIUM
Quickly navigate between sets of saved calculations using the Previous-file and Next-file buttons on the toolbar.  ActiCalc remembers the most recently saved files and allows you to recall these calculations with the click of a button..  Organize your most common calculations into separate TAC files and quickly "bounce" between these calculation sequences with this handy new feature.    
Numerous corrections of minor problems and problems affecting a small percentage of users.
 
Version 2.4
BASIC
PREMIUM
Small mode button added to toolbar.  When the user clicks this button, the ActiCalc window shrinks to a size just large enough to show the small data entry/results window.  Also, at that point, ActiCalc stays on top of other applications so you can continue calculating as you work with your applications.  Click the button again and ActiCalc returns to the full size, and the tape shows a complete record of your calculations.
 
Version 2.3
BASIC
PREMIUM
Several fixes to improve program reliability
 
When using "adding machine" mode, it is now permissible to press the decimal key instead of entering all zeroes for decimals
 
Version 2.2 
BASIC
PREMIUM
Windows automatically scale on systems using "large fonts". This is particularly useful with displays of 1024x768 and larger.
 
Screen size and maximize mode is saved across sessions
 
Repetitive calculations permitted without rekeying the entry.  
Adding machine mode saved across sessions.  
New option for the ActiCalc window to "stay on top".
 
International users can configure their keyboard to work properly regardless of what style keyboard is used..
 
New options to resume work on the same file previously saved  
File menu option to directly open any of the last xx files saved  
Option to bypass prompting for file save when ActiCalc exits  
Headers and footers saved with each file, included in printouts and exported Excel file.  
You can now select a specific printer font if you don't like the default.  
Version 2.1
BASIC
PREMIUM
The Main ActiCalc window can be resized or maximized. The tape automatically resizes to fill the available window space.
 
The precision setting is retained across ActiCalc sessions. For premium users, a different precision setting can be retained with each file. 
 
The IntelliDoc feature lets you add comments to the tape as you are entering normal calculations. Simply type any alpha characters and they will automatically be inserted as comments.
 
The help file is completely reworked providing comprehensive documentation and numerous examples. All users should spend a few minutes with the tutorial.  
There is a new function tab that includes the most common financial functions. These functions have the same single-click style as the general memory registers.  
Files exported to Excel now include only the registers actually used. This keeps the exported file simple and clean.  
Tape files can be encrypted to keep your calculations private.  
ActiCalc automatically registers its file types so you can launch a previously saved calculation file by double-clicking within Explorer.  
Version 1.06
BASIC
PREMIUM
Tips of the day makes learning the more advanced techniques easy.
 
"Adding machine" mode saves keystrokes when adding columns of currency figures. The decimal point is assumed and numbers round to the number of decimal digits normal for your currency.
 
Precision box allows you to round balances to 0-6 decimal digits, or to float the result. If you select precision matching your local currency, entries and balances are shown with "pennies".
 
Tools - Options permits you to customize the column headers on the tape, Excel export, Word export, and printout. This is useful for international users.
 
Add/delete lines anywhere on the tape, allowing you to fine tune your calculations with a minimum of key entry.  
Merge saved files into tape, which can be very useful if you have some calculation sequences you often use.  
Drag and drop saved tapes onto the current tape, accomplishing the merge operation with one move of the mouse.  
Version 1.05 BASIC PREMIUM
New clean look with proportional font and automatic cell alignment
 
Numerous usability enhancements
 
International decimal point format
 
Export to Microsoft Word (Office 95 and Office97 versions)  
Version 1.04 BASIC PREMIUM
Simple 4-function calculator, usable immediately with no special knowledge
 
Palette of most common scientific functions
 
3 memory registers, accessible with one click of the mouse
 
Unique active register tape, showing running balances for all calculations
 
Multiple independent sets of calculations can be stacked on the tape, and linkages among calculations can be established with a single mouse click
 
Change any entry on the tape, with immediate automatic recalculation
 
Quickly recall any numeric item from the tape with a single mouse click
 
Make an "active reference" to any previous balance on the tape. Whenever this balance changes, the referencing entry will change accordingly. This effectively gives you an infinite number of memory registers
 
Unlimited length of register tape  
Save the tape to repeat the same calculations in the future  
Tape can be printed to document your work  
Export the tape to Excel with a single mouse click so you can easily extend and reformat your ActiCalc work. The resulting Excel spreadsheet embodies all the relationships and calculations as originally built on the ActiCalc tape. This powerful feature allows Excel novices to build sophisticated spreadsheets like a pro.