Copyright: WinFuel v1.2 ®1993 by Donald L. Schulz


What Is WinFuel

WinFuel is a Fuel Consumption Calculator for Windows.  This Program will take the Amount of Fuel Consumed, the Distance Travelled and Calculate the Results.  These results will display  Miles Per Gallon in both Imperial and US Measurements, Liters Per 100 Km and Liters per Kilometer.


Overview

Knowing the Fuel Consumption of your car or truck is important in understanding your vehicle's operating costs.  A sudden change in fuel economy could be an indication of a mechanical problem, and can be dealt with before it becomes more serious.  You can even compare your vehicle's fuel economy with different gasoline's, to determine the optimum gasoline for your vehicle.  By monitoring fuel economy, you can ensure that your vehicle is being maintained in top running condition.

You enter the Quantity of Fuel Consumed, Click on the option button of what this measurement represents; Liters, US Gallons or Imperial Gallons.  Then you enter the Distance Traveled, click on the option button of what this measurement represents; Miles or Kilometers.  Finally you click the Results Button and the Calculations of  four standard ways to measure Fuel Consumption for comparisons will appear in the Results Window.

If you have another entry you want to make, no problem.  Push the Clear Button, found just below the Results button and you can start again.  You can also choose defaults for the Option Buttons by running Setup found on the Menu.

One of the great features of this program is being able to change the Quantity and Distance Options.  This is very convenient for travelers from the US coming to Canada and for Canadians traveling into the US.  You will still be able to get a very accurate calculation of your fuel consumption even though the unit of measure has changed temporarily.


About Menu Choice

When you click this Menu item, an About Window appears on the screen.  This window describes things like the Copyright Notice, the version Number and a reminder that this is Shareware.  There is also information on how to contact the Author of this program, for support and registration.

Note: If you find this program useful; "PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHAREWARE CONCEPT AND REGISTER YOUR COPY"


Setup Menu Choice

When you click this Menu Item, a Setup Window appears on the screen.  This window has two option groups, to set the defaults for your Fuel and Distance Options.

Choose a default for your fuel.  How do you usually buy your gasoline?  This would make a difference where you lived.  If you lived in the US you would choose US Gallons, in Canada you would choose Liters.  Next choose a default for your Distance, this would depend on how your odometer keeps track of the distance travelled.  If measured in Miles you would choose the Miles Option, if Kilometers choose the Kilometers Option.

After you have made your choices, click the OK Button.  WinFuel saves the results and uses those defaults each time you use the program.  If some time you would like to change these defaults, just choose Setup from the Menu and change your defaults to what you would like.  The OK button saves the results for WinFuel to use.


Quantity Entry Box

This is where you enter the Amount of Fuel Consumed on this trip.  It takes numbers in the following format:  ###.## (where # represent a number).  The field has a defined mask so you do not need to enter the decimal point as it will enter it on it's own.  However if you are going to enter a number with less then 3 whole number such as 56.3 you will need to enter a leading 0 for the decimal to line up such as 056.3

If you make a mistake you can highlight the text and start again (highlighting replaces your old text with the new) or use the backspace key.  If you really messed up, press the Clear Command Button, then start again.


Distance Entry Box

This is where you enter the Distance Travelled on this trip.  It will take numbers in the following format: ####.## (where # represent a number).  The field has a defined mask so you need not enter the decimal point as it will enter it on it's own.  However if you are going to enter a number with less then four whole numbers such as 56.3 you would need to enter leading 0's for the decimal to line up such as 0056.3

If you make a mistake you can highlight the text and start again (highlighting replaces your old text with the new) or us the backspace key.  If you really messed up, press the Clear Command Button and start again.


Quantity Option

Quantity Option Buttons

Click onto the Measurement that the Amount in the Quantity Entry Box represents or will represent.  If the amount is in Liters then choose Liters, if US Gallons then choose US Gallons.


Distance Options

Distance Options Buttons

Click onto the Measurement that the Amount in the Distance Entry Box represents or will represent.  If the amount is in Miles then choose Miles, if Kilometers then choose Kilometers.


Results Command

Results Command Button

After you have made entries into the Quantity Entry Box and the Distance Entry Box.  Made sure that the option boxes reflect the proper unit of measurement for both of these Entry Boxes, then you can press the Results Command Button.  The Calculations will then appear in the results Window.  This window shows the Miles Per Gallon for both US and Imperial Gallons.  It also shows the Kilometers per Liter and Liters per 100 Kilometers.

All this information appears in one window.  Very interesting comparisons all at the click of a button.


Clear Command

Clear Command Button

If you have another set of Quantity and Distance to calculate, this is the button to choose.  It clears the entries in both the Quantity Entry Box and the Distance Entry Box.  It then places you in the Quantity Entry Box waiting for you to enter new figures.

The Option Choices are the same as your last entry, even if you have a different setting in your defaults Setup.  WinFuel only reads the default setup when if first loads and when you have made changes using the Setup Menu Choice.


Exit Menu Choice

This Menu Command Exits the program.  I would have said it returns you to Windows, but the truth is you have access to Windows the whole time this program is running.  It just unloads itself, and ends the program.  To re-start the program you would have to double click the WinFuel Icon or run "WINFUEL.EXE" from Program Manager Run Command.


WinFuel is Shareware

Please Support Shareware.

If you find this utility useful, please support the shareware software concept and register your copy of this program by sending your name, address and $15.00 to:

Donald L. Schulz

PO Box 127

Barrhead, Alberta

T0G 0E0

Canada

Cheque, Money Order, Visa, Master Card accepted.

Visa and Master Card Holders can even register by EMail

Compuserve: 72401,3475

Internet: 72401.3475@compuserve.com

Use of this software WITHOUT REGISTRATION constitutes ILLEGAL use of this software and is subject to LEGAL PROSECUTION.

I plan to continue upgrading WinFuel; registration would qualify you for discounts on future upgrades.  If you have some suggestions for improvements or what you would like to see in the future upgrades, please drop me a line.


WinFuel

Fuel Consumption Calculator for Windows

What is WinFuel

How To Use WinFuel

WinFuel Is Shareware


How To Use WinFuel

Overview

Commands


Commands

About Menu Choice

Setup Menu Choice

Quantity Entry Box

Distance Entry Box

Quantity Options

Distance Options

Results Command Button

Clear Command Button

Exit Menu Choice