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First things first. This little program took the most part of two midnight oil burning sessions. It was written using Borland's Delphi version 2.0. It will run on an IBM compatible PC running Microsoft Windows 3.1, 3.11, 95 and 98. Sorry, it doesn't do DOS or MAC.
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The legal stuff: This program is Freeware and may be
distributed freely, as long as this legal notice is distributed with it. The
author retains the copyright to this program, and the copyright notices encoded
within the program may not be changed or altered in any way. There is no
guarantee whatsoever given with this program, and the author is not responsible
for any damage (either real or imagined) done to any computer, its operating
system, its files or any hardware connected to, or associated with, said
computer.
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TO INSTALL:
Unzip the program "knitcomp800.zip
or
knitcomp1024.zip and into any
directory.
NOTE
If you are still running
Windows XP or another OS that gives you the choice to "Run, Save or Cancel", I
always Save the file to a place that I can find it and then run all scans such
as virus or malware on that file, you should be able to Right Click then see the
option to Scan it with your Virus Scanner. I don't think that Mac has the Right
Click yet, but do believe that they do have their scanners that if you start it
up, you should be able to pick that file or even a folder with many files in it.
Also you may be prompted to "Use Evaluation Version - Buy Now - Enter
Registration Code", this is asking you for Winzip software. If you do not have
the paid version of WinZip, you can find some freeware, such as 7Zip as well as
others. Just search for "freeware zip software" without the quotes of course.
To run the program, double click (or whatever your Window's operating system requires to run a program) on the knitcomp.exe file. The title page will appear on your screen. To continue into the program, select the measurement (inches or centimeters) that you want to work with. This brings up the data input page.
MAKING ENTRIES IN INCHES: If you want to enter a decimal fraction it must be in decimal format, i.e., enter '3.5' NOT '3-1/2'. The program was written to give readouts in mixed numbers which is easier to read for most folks. The readout will be in the format of '3-1/2'.
MAKING ENTRIES IN CENTIMETERS: These entries are made in the same manner as inches; however, the readouts will also be in decimal fractions and not mixed numbers; i.e.; 3.5.
The program page is broken down into three data entry/calculation areas. 1. PATTERN GAUGE:
Information concerning the pattern that you want to convert to your gauge is entered here. This area contains four entry boxes, and a REFRESH button.
a. STITCHES: Enter the number of stitches given in the pattern gauge.
b. INCHES or CENTIMETERS: This box has a default of 4 if no entry is made and you have selected to work in inches. It has a default value of 10 if you selectec to work in centimeters. You can change it to another number. Normally you would put in the number of inches stated in the pattern stitch gauge.
c. ROWS: Enter the number of rows (if given) in the pattern gauge. Because most hand knit patterns use inches of knitting instead of rows, an entry in this box is not necessary. You should leave it blank unless you know the number of rows in the pattern gauge.
d. Another INCHES or CENTIMETERS box. Both these boxes are identical. Put the number of inches given for the row gauge in the pattern. If you have left the ROWS box empty, then leave this one empty also.
e. REFRESH BUTTON: Click on this button each, and every, time you make a change in any of the Pattern Gauge entry boxes. This is necessary for the proper operation of the program. THE PROGRAM DOES NOT MAKE AUTOMATIC CALCULATIONS ON DATA ENTRY. YOU MUST CLICK ON THE ENTER BUTTONS WHENEVER YOU UPDATE THE ENTRY DATA.
2. SWATCH GAUGE:
This is your swatch gauge data entry boxes. All calculations in the program
use this information. So, for the proper operation of the program, you MUST
enter stitch and row information in these boxes. (The Inches boxes have a
default of 4, and the Centimeters boxes have a defaul of 10) but you can enter
any number you choose. If you are designing your own pattern from body
measurements, this is the area to complete first. YOU MUST CLICK ON THE REFRESH
BUTTON WHENEVER YOU UPDATE THE ENTRY.
3. CONVERSIONS FROM PATTERN GAUGE TO SWATCH GAGE:
This is the area where the calculations are performed. It has three data entry boxes and a REFRESH BUTTON.
a. STITCHES: Enter the number of stitches given in the pattern that you want to convert to your swatch gauge. This will give the number of stitches to knit in your gauge. It also gives you the number of inches, or centimeters that will be knitted in your gauge.
b. ROWS: Same as STITCHES above except for rows.
c. INCHES or CENTIMETERS: This entry is used primarily for designing your own pattern. With your swatch gauge entered in the SWATCH GAUGE area, enter in the number of inches for your measurements. When you click on the REFRESH button both the number of stitches and rows are given for your swatch gauge. (NOTICE: This program does not allow for ease...For accuracy in designing, calculate your ease before making an entry).
YOU MUST CLICK ON THE REFRESH BUTTONS WHENEVER YOU UPDATE THE ENTRY DATA.
Thank you for trying this little effort of mine. I hope it helps you in your endeavors. Suggestions/criticisms are welcome (No flames please), but be aware that this is a 'freeware' program. The next generation will either be shareware or sold direct.
Questions may be directed to me at the following e-mail address. Please put the word 'knitcomp' somewhere in your subject line.
Jim Simmons
orion@datasync.com