Since version 7.3.1, Calcpad supports Markdown in comments besides simple text and Html/CSS. Markdown is a simple markup language that allows users to quickly format text by adding short symbolic tags. It is easier to use and learn than Html and much faster to type. Although it provides limited features, they are just enough forContinue reading “Engineering calculation notes with Markdown and Calcpad”
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Parametric drawings with Calcpad
Besides text and formulas, Calcpad allows you to add scaled parametric vector images to your reports. Their dimensions can depend on your input data and the results from the calculations. It means that if you change some values, the drawings will resize accordingly. An example drawing of a prestressed TT panel section, created with CalcpadContinue reading “Parametric drawings with Calcpad”
5 reasons to choose math worksheets over Excel spreadsheets for structural calculations
Although there are plenty of software nowadays, engineers still have to develop custom calculations to solve specific problems. Some may still make them “by hand”, but most engineers use some kind of software for that. The problem is that in most cases, we have to document our calculations and collect them in design reports orContinue reading “5 reasons to choose math worksheets over Excel spreadsheets for structural calculations”
What’s new in Calcpad, version 5.6.3?
Since version 5.6 was released, we made some little, but nice and useful improvements. They were driven mostly by our small and dedicated GitHub community. Some of the most important changes are listed below: 1. Autorun mode When enabled, the results are refreshed automatically each time you edit the code and leave the current line.Continue reading “What’s new in Calcpad, version 5.6.3?”
Getting started
Calcpad is available for both cloud and desktop on the official website http://calcpad.eu. You can use it as an online programmable calculator with support for complex numbers, variables, functions and graphing. You can also browse the online library and find professional worksheets for solving equations or calculating areas, volumes and mechanical properties. There is also aContinue reading “Getting started”
Welcome to Calcpad!
Welcome to my blog! I am a structural engineer with almost 20 years of experience in the design of nuclear and industrial facilities, factories, residential and public buildings. I am also a fan of engineering, mathematics and programming and you will find a lot of interesting stuff about that here. For all these years I’veContinue reading “Welcome to Calcpad!”
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