EnCalcE FAQ
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Which Operating Systems Does EnCalcE Support?
EnCalcE is designed to work on WIndows XP including Service Packs 1, 2 and 3, WIndows Vista including Service Packs 1 and 2, Windows 7 including Service Pack 1, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. Windows 2000, NT, 95, 98 & ME are NOT supported.
Does EnCalcE Work On Both 32bit And 64 bit Operating Systems?
EnCalcE is a 32 bit executable that is compatible with both 32 bit and 64 bit operating systems.
Can EnCalcE Be Installed Over An Existing Version?
Yes, In most cases there are no problems installing over the top of an existing installation. The only exception to this is when upgrading from versions 2.3 and below and the user upgrading is different to the user who originally installed the program, in this case uninstall the old program first. To keep the default settings do not allow the configuration file to be overwritten when prompted. The existing configuration file will be copied to EnCalcE.old.
Are There Any Issues Using EnCalcE On WIndows Vista And Windows 7 With User Account Control Turned On?
There are no known issues when UAC is enabled on Vista and Windows 7.
Why Does EncalcE Not Take Into Account The Standing Charge For Electricity Charged By Some Power Companies?
This is a fixed cost which will not be affected by any savings made.
What Is The Calculation Accuracy?
6 decimal places plus or minus 0.00001.
How Do I Use The Program To Compare Two Items With Different Hours Of Use?
This can be done using the Keep 1 function see using for more information.
What Currencies Has EnCalcE Been Tested With?
UK Pounds (£), US Dollars ($) and Euros (€). It should work OK with other currencies.
How Accurate Is The CO2 Conversion Factor?
The conversion factor is a compromise since the actual figure is dependent on the mix of capacity used to generate the electricity used which in practice will vary due to the time of year, the time of day and the losses is the transmission system which vary with distance. This factor can be changed from the main screen if required to suit particular circumstances.
How Do I Check The Digital Signature Of A File
Right click on the file, select properties and the digital signature tab. Select the signer name and click on Details. You will then be able to access details of the certificate and timestamp. Only executable files are signed. If the digital signature tab does not exist the file is not signed.
How Much Memory Does The Program Use?
This is dependent on the operating system and program state but will be around 7MB.
How Much Disk Space Does EnCalcE Need?
Around 2.1MB including space for a large log file - the program takes up 1.5MB.
Where Can I Find Out More Information About EnCalcE
Technical Notes* relating to EnCalcE can be found in the support* section on the jsutils web site*.
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