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GTCO CalComp QUIKRULER User Manual

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introducing QuikRuler Setting Up Components Connecting the Components Digitizer Connections Interface Module Connections Display Module Connections Optional PC Connections and Program Installation Starting QuikRuler Making Selections Stylus 16-Button Cursor 4-Button Cursor Configuring QuikRuler Locating the Menu Relocating the Menu at Start-up...
  • Page 2 Counting Elements of Your Drawing Measuring a Straight Segment Measuring a Continuous Length Adding or Subtracting Segments and Lengths Using QuikRuler as a Calculator Editing Data on the Display Correcting Mistakes When Accumulating Measurements Clearing the Total Correcting Numeric Entries...

  • Page 3: Introducing Quikruler

    QuikRuler's calculator, make QuikRuler an indispensable tool. And with the optional PC interface, you can send results directly from the QuikRuler display to your PC, for use in a spreadsheet or estimating package. Best of all, you don't need any special experience or training to use QuikRuler.

  • Page 4: Setting Up

    Setting Up Components QuikRuler combines a digitizer, stylus or cursor, and portable display into a single system that is easy to move and set up as needed. As an option, use your computer to take input from QuikRuler Display Module...

  • Page 5: Connecting The Components

    Connecting the Components • Connect the stylus (or optional cursor) to the digitizer. • Connect the QuikRuler interface module to the digitizer. • Connect the QuikRuler display module to the interface module. • Connect the power cable to the interface module.

  • Page 6: Display Module Connections

    Connect to interface module Optional PC Connections and Program Installation If you want to use QuikRuler with a PC, you must attach the interface module to an available PC serial port and install the QuikRuler interface program. • Insert the QuikRuler disk into drive A (or B).

  • Page 7: Starting Quikruler

    Starting QuikRuler QuikRuler starts up when you connect the power supply. If the start-up was successful, you should hear four short beeps from the digitizer and, after the sign-on messages, line 1 of the display should read Select from Menu. Line 2...

  • Page 8: Making Selections

    Making Selections You can use either a stylus or a cursor to trace and measure drawings. You can also use either device to make selections from the QuikRuler menu. This manual assumes you have a stylus. Stylus To make a selection with the stylus, press the tip down.

  • Page 9: Configuring Quikruler

    Configuring QuikRuler Locating the Menu Use the QuikRuler menu to select functions you want to use. When QuikRuler is shipped to you, it is programmed to expect the menu to be in the lower left corner of the digitizer surface.

  • Page 10: Relocating The Menu At Start-Up

    Relocating the Menu at Start-Up When you start QuikRuler, it shows the following message for five seconds. Press Switch to Relocate Menu... If you want the menu to be in a different location, you can relocate it when you start QuikRuler: •...

  • Page 11: Relocating The Menu While Working With Quikruler

    If You Lose the Menu Location Sometimes you might move the menu without first telling QuikRuler that you want to relocate it. Don't panic! Instead: • Tape the menu down where you want it to be.

  • Page 12: Using The Configure Block

    Using the Configure Block QuikRuler provides a number of user preference settings. • Select • QuikRuler displays a preference option and its current setting. • Select repeatedly or use until you see the option you want to change: Digits Rt of '.'...

  • Page 13: Setting Fractional Digits

    Setting Fractional Digits QuikRuler displays 0 to 8 digits to the right of the decimal point. • Select • Select repeatedly or use until Digits Rt of '.' is displayed on line 1. • The current number of digits setting is displayed on line 2 beneath the flashing cursor.

  • Page 14: Setting Tone Options

    Setting Tone Options QuikRuler can provide an audible tone when you make a selection from the menu, when you press the stylus on the digitizer tablet, or both. You can also turn off the tones entirely. • Select • Select...

  • Page 15: Selecting Your Language

    Selecting your Language QuikRuler supports a variety of languages. • Select • Select repeatedly or use until Select Language is displayed on line 1. • The currently selected language is displayed on line 2. • Use repeatedly until you see the language you want to use.

  • Page 16: Choosing The Decimal Point Character

    Choosing the Decimal Point Character QuikRuler can display either a "." or a "," as the decimal point when numeric values are displayed. • Select • Select repeatedly or use until Decimal Pnt Char is displayed on line 1. • The currently selected character is followed by the flashing cursor on line 2.

  • Page 17: Setting The Last Output Character

    • The currently selected last character is displayed on line 2. • Use repeatedly until you see the last character that you want to use: Enter Down Arrow <↓> Right Arrow <→> • Select or select another option or function. QuikRuler...

  • Page 18: Setting Scale And Units

    Setting Scale and Units Use the functions to tell QuikRuler the scale of the drawing you are measuring and the units in which you want measurements to be displayed. Identifying the Unit of Measure Use the function to identify the units in which you want measurements to be displayed.

  • Page 19: Setting The Scale Manually

    To set the units: • Select • QuikRuler displays: Measured (cm) Displayed (km) where, from the previsous example, centimeters are the units you want to measure from your drawing and kilometers are the units you want to display. The flashing cursor follows the unit that may be changed.
  • Page 20 • QuikRuler displays the current scale setting on line 2. For example, if the current scale is 1cm = 3km, QuikRuler displays 1:3 on line 2 with the flashing cursor positioned over the 3. • Change the scale by selecting a number on the QuikRuler menu.

  • Page 21: Setting The Scale Automatically

    You can use this diagram to set the measure- ment scale automatically. You simply mark the starting and ending points of the legend and tell QuikRuler the distance between the two points. On other types of drawings, you can set the scale automatically using a straight surface in the drawing that is of a known length.
  • Page 22 To set the scale automatically: • Select • Follow the prompts that QuikRuler displays to select the starting and ending scale points. For example, suppose you are using the illustration of the map legend shown below. You could select the point just below the 0 as the starting point and the point just below the 4 as the ending point.

  • Page 23: Setting The Counting Scale

    For example, if you are using QuikRuler to estimate how much electrical wiring will be required for a building, you might use to count how many electrical outlets will be needed.
  • Page 24 To change the counting scale: • Select • QuikRuler displays the current counting scale under the flashing cursor. • Select the appropriate number on the QuikRuler menu. For example, select if you want to count by tens. • Select or select another function.

  • Page 25: Measurements

    • Pick up the stylus when you have finished tracing the area. • QuikRuler displays the size of the area, in the units you specified. 1 Press the stylus down 2 Trace the perimeter...

  • Page 26: Area Shortcut

    3 Press the stylus down at one end of the straight edge, then lift 4 Press down again here Keep pressing down and trace 2 Lift 5 Lift (Done. QuikRuler closes 1 Press down and trace the area for you.) GTCO...

  • Page 27: Adding Or Subtracting Areas

    • Select • Measure the area to be added to or subtracted from the first area. • If necessary, repeat the previous two steps to add or subtract additional areas. • Select to calculate the total. QuikRuler...

  • Page 28: Measuring The Length Of A Perimeter

    Measuring the Length of a Perimeter QuikRuler can instantly calculate the length of an area's perimeter. After measuring an area: • Select to display the length of the area's perimeter. • Note: Only the perimeter of the most recently measured area is displayed. Perimeters of...

  • Page 29: Measuring A Straight Segment

    Use the function to measure the length of a straight segment. Follow these steps: • Select • Follow the prompts that QuikRuler displays to select the starting and ending points of the segment. • QuikRuler displays the length of the segment.

  • Page 30: Measuring A Continuous Length

    • While holding the stylus down, trace along the length until you reach the ending point. • Lift the stylus. • QuikRuler displays the length of the line. To measure the curved line below ... 1 Push the stylus down on the starting point.
  • Page 31 • Press to display the total. For example: 4 Press stylus down and lift. 1 Press stylus down and trace. Select to display the total length of the two lines. 2 Lift stylus. 3 Press stylus down Select and lift. QuikRuler...

  • Page 32: Using Quikruler As A Calculator

    Using QuikRuler as a Calculator You can use the arithmetic operators and the number buttons on the QuikRuler menu to perform calculator functions. Use these buttons to perform calculator functions. You can use the calculator to transform your measurements in various ways. For example,...

  • Page 33: Editing Data On The Display

    • Select to clear the display of the area you are currently measuring. • Select • QuikRuler displays the size of the area you have already accumulated. • Measure the next area and select display the total if you are done.

  • Page 34: Correcting Numeric Entries

    Correcting Numeric Entries When you are using any function that requires you to enter a number, you can delete the last number you entered. Select to delete the last digit you entered. GTCO...

  • Page 35: Sending Data To Your Pc

    Sending Data to your PC You can use QuikRuler to send data directly from the display to your PC. The QuikRuler can send data to any program running under Windowsš, or DOSš. Spreadsheet or other application running on your PC...
  • Page 36 • To simplify data entry to your spreadsheet, use the Last Character option in the function to set the character sent after the numeric value on line 2 of the display. For example, if you want to enter a column of values, use the Down Arrow <↓>...

  • Page 37: Messages

    Messages QuikRuler displays a variety of messages as you use its functions. Most messages are normal, such as prompts to instruct you how to perform the next step in a process. However, some messages deserve more explanation: Message Meaning **No Digitizer**...
  • Page 38 Repeat the Relocate Menu operation if this message appears. *Menu Off Tablet This message will appear during a Relocate Menu operation if the QuikRuler menu is not positioned entirely within the digitizer's measuring area. Move the menu and repeat the Relocate Menu operation if this message appears.

  • Page 39: Radio And Television Interference

    • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. Shielded interface cables must be used with this product. QuikRuler...
  • Page 40 Radio and Television Interference in Germany Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Heirmit wird bescheinigt, dass der/die/das QuikRuler (Geraet, Typ, Bezeichnung) im Uebereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen Vfg 1046/1984 (Amtsblattverfuegung) Funk-Entstort ist. Der Deutschen Bundespost wurde das Inverkehrbringen dieses Geraetes angezeigt und die Berechtigung zur Ueberpruefung der Serie auf Einhaltung der Bestimmungen eingeraumt.

  • Page 41: Appendix

    5 button Clear 6 button Relocate Menu 7 button Send 8 button Area 9 button Length Segment A button Length Continuous B button Perimeter C button Count Mode D button Left Arrow E button Right Arrow F button "=" sign QuikRuler...

  • Page 42: Limited Warranty For Quikruler

    Limited Warranty for QuikRuler GTCO Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms. Coverage Parts and labor are warranted for two (2) years from the date of the first consumer purchase.
  • Page 43 Removal or installation charges. Costs for initial technical adjustments (set up), including adjustment of user controls. Payment of shipping charges is discussed in the next section of this warranty. QuikRuler...
  • Page 44 Warranty Service Procedures To obtain service on your product, call Technical Support at (604) 925-6150 to obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number and shipping instructions. Ship the product to Interworld, to the attention of your RA number. Although you must pay any shipping charges to ship the product to Interworld for warranty service, we will pay the return shipping charges.
  • Page 45 This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province. To obtain service on your GTCO product, call Interworld Technical support at (604) 925-6150. QuikRuler...

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