CompuServe Thread

#Tape Calculator

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#46379From: John StrakeleSep 20, 1994 10:49 PM
Tracy, As a "veteran" user of DeskTop Set, I've enjoyed the tape calculator and lament its demise from the DeskTop Set suite. Though I know it is no longer included (or supported, I assume), I hope you can help me with a simple question… When I print a tape calculator transaction (usually to a LaserJet HP 4M), the left margin comes out at 1 3/8" inches, rather wide. This causes the right side of the printout (where all the numbers are) to go off the page. If I go to Control Panel and change the default printer page orientation to Landscape, the printout fits. Unfortunately, landscape isn't a workable default as almost everything else prints best in portrait orientation — as would long tape printouts. Is there anywhere to set parameters for tape calculator, such as margins, page orientation or font? A smaller font would probably fit on a portrait-style page. Thanks for your help. John Strakele BTW, last I saw the update was anticipated at the end of the summer. Are we close? Also, is 5.0 on track?
#46437From: Martine A. CarlsonSep 21, 1994 11:43 AM
John, Try deleting the file \desktop\calc.opt. Other than this, I really can't say. We aren't supporting the calculator anymore and don't have it installed on our computers. Sincerely, Martine Carlson Okna Technical Support
#46968From: John StrakeleSep 24, 1994 10:23 AM
Martine, << We aren't supporting the calculator anymore and don't have it installed on our computers. >> I quote your 9/12/94 reply to Bill Foltz: << I'll forward your message to Tracy, who still has the calculator on her computer.>> My message was addressed to Tracy, specifically because of your response to Bill. I understand you don't support the calculator anymore, but please give my message to Tracy or one of the more "veteran" staff members. I'm not asking you to fix a bug. I just want to know where calculator looked for its page setup information. Does it get it from Phone Book Letters, or where? That would solve my printing problem. Konstantin could answer this without even thinking about it. If any user out there knows the answer, please let me know. Thanks, John