This menu item provides access to useful tools that are supplied with the Structural Engineering Library.

 

 

Calculator: We supply a Reverse Notation Calculator (RPN) for engineers to use for intermediate calculations when entering data. RPN calculators are the most commonly used among engineers because they allow faster mathematics solutions when nested (parenthetical) calculations are used.

 

 

For more information on Reverse Polish Notation try these links:

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverse_Polish_notation

 

http://www.hpmuseum.org/rpn.htm

 

Reset Calc Defaults: This command resets the default values for the current calculation to the hard-coded internal default values. It may be a useful tool in some troubleshooting situations.

 

Remove Saved Reports from Project File: This command removes any reports that have been saved in the current Project File.  It can be helpful in terms of reducing file size if a Project File is to be emailed, but it will require that the reports be regenerated before they can be printed.