Tangent 2.2 - Manual (Page 5)

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Easy Access
In order to be less obtrusive, CDML Advanced Calculator will not appear in the Windows
Task Bar when it is minimized. There are two features in the CDML Advanced Calculator to
allow you easy, instant access to the calculator while keeping it out of the way. They may be
activated (or deactivated) from the Properties Menu.
Show in Tray
This feature is active by default. When enabled you will see a small calculator icon appear in
the bottom right corner of your screen. At this point you can open any other application(s)
and do your work. When you need the calculator, just click with your left mouse button on
the small icon and CDML Advanced Calculator will appear.
If you right-click on the icon, you will see a menu of available choices. From this menu you
can Show or Hide the calculator, Remove the calculator from tray (hide the icon), Cancel
(hide) the menu and Exit CDML Advanced Calculator. From the same menu you can activate
the following features: Base Conversions, Construction (Ft/In) Calculator, Currency Conver-
sions, Expression Evaluator, Scratch Pad, Set Alarms, Calendar, Time/Date Calculations and
the Project Timer.
From the Properties Menu, you can use the Hide Main Window option to hide all traces of
the CDML Advanced Calculator except the tray icon. Even if the CDML Advanced Calcula-
tor is hidden, it will still appear when you click on the tray icon. Another way to hide the
CDML Advanced Calculator is by minimizing it.
Stay On Top
When this feature is active you will see a small window with a " Show CDML Calculator"
message. When you double-click on that window, the CDML Advanced Calculator will ap-
pear and the message will change to "Hide CDML Calculator". When you double-click that
window a second time, the CDML Advanced Calculator will disappear. You can do the same
by using the Hide Main Window option form the Properties Menu.
Initially the small window will appear on top of the screen in the center, however you can
move the window around by clicking on it and while holding down the left mouse button
dragging it to where you want it to be. Release the mouse button when you are satisfied with
its new location.
Show or Hide Number Keys, Tape and Toolbar
If you are working with limited screen real estate, you may wish to hide certain parts of the
calculator. All of these features may be accessed through the Properties Menu (or the Tool-
bar).
You can hide the whole bottom portion of the calculator (including the number, operator and
conversion buttons) and use your keyboard, toolbar and the menus to do your work. Another
way to save space is by hiding the tape. When you need to view the tape, just go back to the
Properties Menu and select Show Tape. All your work will still be reflected on the tape even
if it's hidden. Finally, you can hide the toolbar and use the keyboard and the menus. If you
hide all 3 of the aforementioned items, all you will see on your screen is the Readout and the
menus.