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GemCalc : User Support

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GemCalc Purchasing Steps

GemCalc Standard is just 180 US$.

Please read here to know what you get with the Standard version in addition to demo version:
- 10 standard shapes (brilliant cut, marquise, pear, baguette, prince etc) with adjustable proportions
- possibility to import arbitrary cut designs from GemCad ASCII format. With the DataVue2 library you can get THOUSANDS of cut designs.
- adjust the gem material characteristics that allows you to simulate arbitrary polished gems
- save and load files (including cut, gem material characteristics, lighting configuration and other workspace options)
- save and load GemCalc movies
- adjust lighting configurations
* At this time the GemCalc Standard does not simulate double refraction and pleochroism. GemCalc standard has the same list of built-in materials as the GemCalc demo. In order to work with other materials you need to adjust gem characteristics manually.


IMPORTANT NOTE
: THE LICENSE GIVES YOU THE RIGHT TO USE GEMCALC ON A SINGLE COMPUTER (IDENTIFIED BY THE REGISTRATION NUMBER YOU WERE PROVIDED DURING REGISTRATION). WHENEVER YOU WANT TO USE THE DIAMCALC ON ANY OTHER COMPUTER(S) YOU HAVE TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL LICENSE(S).

At the moment, purchasing of GemCalc can be done only via the Internet.
If you would like to buy GemCalc, follow these steps:

1. Download it from OctoNus Software WWW page. The software is locked and will work as a demo-version (Emerald cut only) until purchased.

2. Install the software on the same computer where you plan to use it.
(see "How to install GemCalc?").

3. Run GemCalc to be sure that it is compatible with your computer configuration, OS and other installed applications. If you see a message "The software has expired" press OK button, otherwise run Help/Register menu command.

4. You will be presented with the "Register dialog" with the following fields:

- Serial number. It identifies the instance of GemCalc that you bought. The serial number will be given to you during a purchase process.
- Registration number. It identifies the computer where the software is installed.
- Registration key. It allows to use the software on the specific computer.

5. Click "Buy via Web" button to open your WWW browser and go on with the purchase. If your computer does not have an Internet connection or you prefer to connect Internet from a different computer, see topic "Registering GemCalc from a different computer" section below.

6. Follow instructions on the Web page to complete the purchase.

7. When the purchase is completed, you will be granted with a serial number and a registration key to activate all GemCalc features. Enter them into "Register" dialog and press Register button. If registration is successful, the next time you start DiamCalc all features will be enabled.
Please notice: Octonus is closed for vacation from 30th of April till 10th of May 2004.
The support and registration may be delayed/postponed during this period. Sorry for inconvenience.


Registering GemCalc from a different computer

This option can be useful when you install GemCalc on the computer that does not have an Internet connection (e.g. a laptop system without a modem). You can download GemCalc to another computer and copy it via diskettes, serial cable connection, Zip drive, or by any other means.

To buy the software, do the following:

1. Follow steps 2-4 from the topic "Purchasing GemCalc". Write down Registration Number in "Register" window.

2. Launch a Web browser on a different computer and open http://www.gemology.ru/octonus/english/gemcalc/purchase.htm.

3. Follow instructions on the Web page to complete the purchase. When asked about registration number, enter the number that you wrote down.

4. When the purchase is completed, you'll get a serial number and a registration key. Enter them in "Register" window on the computer where GemCalc is installed. If registration is successful, the next time you start GemCalc all features will be enabled.

Please report all anomalies to diamcalc@next.msu.ru