Q: Would you Pre-Load the Calculator for me?
A: YES, at no extra cost. However I think it would be wiser if you loaded it yourself.
Q: Can I change the Fractional Readout to read to the closest 1/16" instead of to the closest 1/32"? I have a hard time reading 32nd's but I can read 16th's easily.
A: Yes, there is a page in the manual, PAGE 30, that instruct's you how to do this. You can change it to readout to the closest 128th, 64th, 32nd, 16th, 8th 4th, 1/2" or just about anything you want. You must remember the Decimal readout is dead accurate and the Fractional readout is to the closest 32nd of an inch +/- 1/64th of an inch of the EXACT Decimal dimension and can accumulate. Lets say your decimal readout is 1.597 and the default fraction is set to the closest 16th of an inch, your fractional readout will show 1 5/8" which is actually 1.625 in decimal form, this is a difference of .028" or damn near 1/32nd of an inch. Lets say you are using this dimension as equal spacing for a square to round fitting and the round is 18" Outside dimension and you are using 20 equal spaces. Every time you step of f 1 5/8" your dimension is growing .028". At 20 Equal Spaces you will grow by .560" or 9/16" in circumference or 3/16 of an inch in diameter and if you need an outside diameter of 18" you will now have an outside diameter of 18 3/16". This is something you have to be aware of anytime you use fractions, this really applies with the "CONSTANT" Program.
Q: Can I print the Output Answers from a PC?
A: NO, as far as I know CASIO Calculators will not let you do this to date. There is a simulator program in the Downloads tab on the Home Page that I thought might do it but I couldn't make it work.
Q: Doe's the calculator screen show the flat pattern along with dimensions?
A: NO, I could do it but it would take up to much memory and would only hold a few programs. The visual manual works good as a substitute for this.
Q: Will your calculator accommodate for large diameter, thick wall pipe tee's and square sided transitions? It looks like it can, but what are the upper limits on sizes and wall thickneses (if any)?
A: There are no limits on size or material thickness on any of the programs.
Q: Is there a Metric version of these programs available?
A: Yes, there is now a metric version available in both the 9860 & the 9850 versions on request at no extra cost.