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Keyboard Input

In algebraic modes you can simply type, "5 + (3 * 72) =" and you will see the keys depress automatically and your input appear in the numeric screen.

However, DreamCalc functions are accessed by single keyboard short-cuts, rather than free text. This method allows for speedier input once you are familiar with the basic key strokes (see right). Keyboard input is also the same not matter which input notation you use.

For example, to input the "sine function", you would simply press "S" rather than typing out "sin".

Keystroke Hints

Right-click or hover your mouse over any key for function and keyboard stroke information. See below.

Right-Click on Keys for Help

You can change the key hint and cursor behavior from the Options Windows.

Notable Keyboard Strokes

Notable keystrokes are:

Press "E" for [EEX].
SPACE bar operates [+/(-)].
ESC or DELETE for [AC] (All Clear).
BACKSPACE for [<DEL].
Press "S", "C", "T" for Sin, Cos, Tan respectively.
Press "R" for nth root function.
ALT-S and ALT-R for [STO] & [RCL] respectively (see below).
HOME key corresponds to [MODE].
CTRL-I & CTRL-M to directly store and recall the MEM register.
LEFT and RIGHT arrows operate the [ENG] key.
You can use CTRL-C & CTRL-V for copy/paste as normal.
Characters, "* / - + ^ % ! ( )" input applicable functions (see below).
Keys on the numeric section of your keyboard control the corresponding keys on the calculator keypad interface.
The SHIFT key corresponds to [SHIFT] on the keypad.

It is possible to use a combination of keyboard and mouse, i.e. holding the keyboard SHIFT while clicking keys with the mouse.

Character Input & Shifted Functions

DreamCalc will automically interpret the following character inputs, "* / - + ^ % ! ( )", and map them to the corresponding keys. Often input of these characters will require the use of your keyboard shift key. You should just enter these naturally.

However, when you wish to access a shifted function, you should use SHIFT but release it prior to pressing the required key. This helps DreamCalc to distinguish between a single character input and a two key shifted function input.

For example, to input the DOW function from the keyboard, press:

SHIFT (release and then) "8"
Inputs DOW (day of week - located on the [8] key).

Otherwise, pressing SHIFT and holding it while pressing "8" will typically input multiply, or the applicable character on your keyboard "8" key.

Store & Recall Keys

Press ALT-S and ALT-R for the [STO] and [RCL] keys respectively, followed by the key naturally representing the memory register you require. DreamCalc will know that the following key press should correspond to a memory register, rather than a function.

For example:

ALT-S then "M"
Stores the current value to the MEM register.

or,

ALT-R then "E"
Recalls the value stored the E register.