What is
10-Key Plus?
10-Key
Plus (TC+, for short) is a
full-featured tape calculator that you can use
with any program. Cut and paste the results,
create a running tape, and even print the
results to a printer to attach to documents. Use
a traditional 10-Key layout or a handheld
calculator layout. Both have the look and feel
of real calculators and interact with the mouse
or keyboard for quick data entry. You can scroll
backwards and forwards on the tape and even cut
and paste multiple lines of numbers and results
into virtually any Windows-based program. TC+
even displays the information that's currently
in your memory keys so you don't even have to
press a button to recall it!
Why
does 10-Key Plus indicate that I am
using a DEMO program when I start it?
An activation
code is required to convert 10-Key Plus from a DEMO to a licensed version. Until
you enter your activation code, 10-Key
Plus will start in DEMO mode. While
in DEMO mode, whenever TC+ starts, a screen is
displayed prompting you to enter your activation
code. To activate the program, click the "Enter
Activation Code" button and type in your program
prefix, serial number, and the activation code
provided to you on the CD case that your CD was
shipped in. If you bypassed the prompt during
the startup, you may enter the activation
information by closing and restarting TC+.
I lost
my activation code, how can I get another one?
Restart
10-Key Plus and click the "Request
Activation Code" button on the screen that
appears. Complete the form and email or fax to
Pro-Ware. We will respond by email if you email
your request or by fax if you fax your request
to us.
How can
I tell what version of 10-Key Plus I
am using?
At the main
menu, click the Help Menu and then click About
10-Key Plus. The version and the
version date of 10-Key Plus is
displayed on the screen.
How do
I get the most current release of 10-Key
Plus?
The most
current release of 10-Key Plus is
always available on our website and can be
downloaded by registered users at any time. For
example, if you have an older version 10-Key
Plus, the most current release of TC+
can be downloaded by selecting the Update option
from the Help Menu You must have an internet
connection to use this option. The auto-update
feature built into 10-Key Plus will
download and install the update for you.
Alternatively, you can go to the Pro-Ware
website (
www.proware-cpa.com/tcp_updates.html ) and
download the update to your computer and install
it. Instructions for installing the update are
included on our website.
Since
I've never used 10-Key Plus before,
what is the best way to get an overview of its
features?
The 10-Key
Plus Help option provides a quick
overview of how to get started. It includes all
of the features and options available and how to
customize TC+ for your own personal
preferences.
I can't
find my 10-Key Plus CD. How do I get
a new one?
If you are
using the current version of 10-Key Plus, you can request a replacement CD from
Pro-Ware or download the program from Pro-Ware's
website (www.proware-cpa.com). You
can contact our customer service at
402.861.8800.
Installation
What
should I do if I put the 10-Key Plus
CD in my computer and nothing happens?
Our
installation relies on the "autorun" feature of
Windows to start the installation program when
you insert the 10-Key Plus CD;
however, if this Windows feature has been
disabled or is not working properly, the
installation program will not start. To
manually start the installation program, click
on "My Computer", then right-click on the drive
that represents your CD-ROM drive and select
Open from the menu. When the contents of the CD
are displayed, double-click on AUTORUN.EXE and
the installation program will start.
Options Menu
How do
I change the calculator layout from a 10-Key to
a handheld in 10-Key Plus?
To change
the layout of the calculator from 10-Key to a
handheld calculator, select the "Handheld
Calculator" from the Options Menu.
Alternatively, you can use the F3 hotkey to
change the layout. To return to a 10-Key layout,
select the 10-Key Calculator from the options
menu or press the F2 hotkey. A checkmark will
indicate the current calculator layout setting.
How do
I keep TC+ on top so I can use it in any of my
applications?
Choose the
"Always on Top" item from the Options Menu. A
checkmark is displayed directly to the left of
the option to show whether the calculator is on
top or not.
Can I
hide the paper tape or choose more lines to
display on the calculator?
Yes. Select
"Tape" from the options menu. From there, you
can select to display 5, 10, 15, or 20 lines at
once on the tape. You can also hide the tape
completely by clicking the "Show/Hide Tape"
feature. To display the tape after it is hidden,
simply select the "Show/Hide" option again and
the tape will be redisplayed.
How do
I change the number of decimals displayed on
TC+?
To change
the number of decimals displayed on the
calculator, select "Decimals" from the Options
Menu. There you can select to display any number
of decimals from 0 to 6 decimal places. You can
also use hotkeys to change the decimals
displayed. Use CTRL + F1 for 1 decimal place,
CTRL + F2 for 2 decimal places, etc. Set the
number of decimals to zero by typing CTRL + F7.
Printing
Options
How can
I print the contents of my calculator tape?
Simply click
the printer button located on the calculator to
print the contents of the tape.
Can I
print the contents of the calculator tape to a
file?
Yes. Simply
select the "Print to File" option when the
printer dialog screen appears. You can select to
print to a .pdf file for use with Adobe Acrobat,
.xls to save the file for use with Microsoft
Excel, .doc to save the file for use with
Microsoft Word, or .txt for use with Windows
Notepad. In addition, TC+ also supports printing
to .html, .xml, and .rtf file formats.
How do
I change printers when printing in 10-Key
Plus?
If you wish
to select a printer other than your Windows
default printer when printing the calculator
tape, click the ellipsis (...) button on the
right side of the printer field at the top of
the printer dialog box.
