Configurations Options
This page details the settings available in DreamCalc Options Window. Note that many commonly used settings
may also be set directly from the calculator's [MODE] button or Mode menu.
Main Settings Page
Main Options |
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Stay on Top |
Keeps the DreamCalc main window on top of all other applications. |
Auto-Hide Menu |
Hides main window menu when not in use. It automatically re-appears when you
move the mouse over the top of the window. |
Icons on Menus |
When checked, icon graphics will be shown on drop-down menus. |
Resize with Mouse Wheel |
Use mouse wheel to resize main window. |
Roll-up Keypad with Mouse Wheel |
Mouse wheel used to roll-up keypad. |
No Mouse Wheel Action |
Mouse wheel does nothing. |
Disable Drag Resize |
Disables the ability to resize the main window by dragging. The main window can
still be resized by right-clicking or from the Options Window. |
Start with Windows |
Run DreamCalc in system tray and start-up with Windows. |
Hide Task Bar |
Hide the task bar when running in the system tray. |
Double Click Icon |
System tray icon requires a double click to show DreamCalc when checked. Single
click when unchecked. |
Save List Data |
Save list data when DreamCalc exits. |
Save Paper Roll |
Save paper roll when DreamCalc exits. |
Skins & Key Layout |
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Calculator |
Allows for calculator specialization by providing a range of function key layout
options. |
Calculator Skin |
Select a different skin to change the look and color of DreamCalc. |
Show Constants on Keys |
Show constants on keypad (for use with the [CONST] key). |
Default Keypad Layout |
Show default numeric keypad layout. |
US Keypad Layout |
Show a layout similar to some American calculators. |
Calculator Input |
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Calculator Input Style |
Set the input order when entering formula. See Calculator Input Style for more information. |
RPN Stack |
RPN stack size (9 is default). Used only in RPN mode. |
Enable Complex Numbers |
Enables support for complex numbers. |
Numeric Screen Page
Number Format |
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Decimal Separator |
Numeric decimal point separator. Default is to use your system setting. |
Thousand Separator |
Numeric thousands separator. Default is to use your system setting. |
Negative Results in Red |
Show negative results in red. |
Base-N Digit Grouping |
Automatically group digits when in base-N mode. |
Base-N Zero Padding |
Automatically pad base-n digits with leading zeros. |
On-Screen Clock |
Show an on-screen clock when the calculator is not busy. |
Display Precision |
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Number of Digits |
Select the maximum number of digits to display (default is 15). This option
changes only the display, and does not affect the internal precision of calculations. |
Precision Mode |
Normal display precision mode, where: "Norm 1" automatically shows a scientific
exponent when values become small, and "Norm 2" does not show exponents for small values unless it could not
otherwise be displayed. Norm 1 is default. |
Screen Font Settings |
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Font Name |
Numeric screen font name. |
Bold |
Show numerals in bold. |
Italic |
Show numerals in italics. |
Paper Roll Page
Paper Roll Options |
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Auto Line Break |
Insert line breaks in the paper roll at arithmetic operators (not applicable for
RPN). |
Constant Abbreviation |
Abbreviate known natural constant values (i.e. shows 3.142... as "pi"). Default
is on. |
Use ASCII Characters Only for Math |
When checked, only ASCII characters are used for math in the paper roll
and numeric display. Checking this option will ensure maximum compatibility between DreamCalc
and other applications. |
Font Settings |
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Font Name |
Paper roll font name. |
Font Size |
Paper roll font size. |
Bold |
Show paper roll text in bold font. |
Italic |
Show paper roll text in italic font. |
Background Color |
Set paper roll background color. |
Foreground Color |
Set paper roll font color. |
Use Windows Colors |
Use standard window colors for the paper roll. |
Graphing Page
This page is available in the Graphing & Professional Editions of DreamCalc only.
Graphing Window |
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Font Name |
Font name used in the graphing window. |
Font Size |
Font size of graphing window text. |
Background Color |
Set graphing window background color. |
Foreground Color |
Set graphing window foreground color. |
Use Windows Colors |
Use standard window colors for the graphing window. |
Show Chart Grid |
Show a grid behind chart data. |
Animated Zoom |
Performs animated zoom. |
Monochrome Printing |
Print charts in black and white (uses less ink). |
Axis Precision |
Number of digits of precision on axis labels. (Default is 4). |
Dates & Finance Page
Date Calculations |
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Date Separator |
Date separator character. Default is to use your system setting. The default is
to use your system setting. |
Time Separator |
Time separator character. Default is to use your system setting. The default is
to use your system setting. |
Date Format |
Date format to use for days, months and years. The default is to use your system
setting. |
Date Arithmetic |
Defines the "zero day" used when dealing with numerical date values. See
Calendar Calculations for more information. |
Convert Two Digit Year Inputs |
Convert two digit year inputs to four (i.e. 79 to 1979). |
TODAY Gives Universal Time |
When checked, the TODAY function &
on-screen clock will give Universal Time, rather than local time. |
Week Starts |
Set Monday or Sunday to be your first day of the week. This setting affects the
DOW function. |
Financial Calculations |
(Professional Edition Only) |
Begin Payment Mode |
Payments are made at the beginning of compounding periods. The setting affects
TVM calculations. |
End Payment Mode |
Payments are made at the end of compounding periods (default). |
Monthly Effective Annual Rate |
Use monthly compounding rule (default) in Effective Annual Rate calculations. |
Canadian Effective Annual Rate |
Use Canadian rules for effective annual rate calculations. |
Accessibility Page
Keypad Voice & Sound |
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Calculator to Speak |
Calculator speaks on key press. |
Speak Result Only |
Calculator speaks only the final result. |
No Speech |
No speech on key press. |
Click |
Click sound on key press. |
Beep |
Beep sound on key press. |
Silent |
No click or beep sound. |
Voice Style |
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Default Voice |
Calculator to speak with system default voice. |
Male |
Calculator to speak with male voice (if installed). |
Female |
Calculator to speak with female voice (if installed). |
Slow |
Slow speech rate. |
Normal |
Normal speech rate. |
Fast |
Fast speech rate. |
Additional Options |
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Spoken Precision |
Rounds spoken digits after decimal place. |
Speak in Key Focus Mode |
Speak keypad help hints when right clicking on calculator keys. |
Speak Keypad Hints on Right Click |
Speak the active function name when navigating the keypad in "key focus mode". |
Speech Accessibility in Graphing Window |
If checked, the Graphing & List Window will provide spoken feedback for key items, such as speaking the calculation result. |
Miscellaneous Page
Help & Reference |
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F1 Shows Contents Page |
Pressing F1 will open help at the Contents
Page. |
F1 Shows Index Page |
Pressing F1 will open help at the Index
Page. |
Help Hints on Calculator Keys |
Show "mouse over" help hints when cursor hovers over the keys. |
Show Help Hints on Windows Controls |
Enables "mouse over" help hints on controls throughout the application. |
Constant Groups |
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Constant Groups |
Select the constants available for use in the "Insert" main menu. DreamCalc
supports over 630 constants — you can select which ones you regularly from here. |
Advanced |
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Max Denominator |
Maximum denominator when converting decimals to fractions (1000 is default).
This setting affects the operation of the natural fraction key. |
Timeout |
Timeout limit for certain calculations (2 seconds is default). If set to a value
greater than 5, this setting also controls the maximum time allowed when graphing functions. |
Disable Rendering Enhancements |
Disables rending effects in the main calculator window. |
See also: Getting Started