SS-01: Spreadsheet Programs As-Easy-As 5.5c Trius, Inc. ASP $75 #7057/587 [2 disks] is a spreadsheet program that is as easy as... 1-2-3, right? Besides the clever name, this program looks and works amazingly like Mr. Big. The worksheet size is 8,192 rows by 256 columns. There is on-line help, but the user is assumed to be familiar with Lotus 1-2-3. This is primarily intended for people who use 1-2-3 at the office and want a compatible program for use at home. The graphics plotting also supports the EGA and Hercules mono adapters. Other features include spreadsheet linking; many graph types; the ability to export graphics in PIC format for importing to word processing and DTP programs; a structure that will allow development of Add-In's (some of which are included on this disk); the ability to import and export dBase compatible files; many Time, Financial and Statistical functions; string handling functions, including lower/upper case conversion, concatenation, trimming, string comparisons, look-up string tables and more; user-definable functions; expansion of the macro buffer to 2k; HP LaserJet and 24-pin printer graphics support; cell auditing, which lets you point to a cell and have all other cells which are linked to it be highlighted; the ability to save default settings; file merging options; graph data labels; the ability to display negative amounts in a different color; mouse support; and much more. Pivot! Trius, Inc. $20 #7057/1851 allows you to print As-Easy-As (PsL disk SS-0587) worksheets in either portrait or landscape orientation and in the font of your choice on Epson compatible printers. Two internal fonts are currently available. A companion program makes it easy to create your own printer fonts. This is an excellent package. Unlike other sideways printing programs in the PSL, Pivot does not require you to save your file in ASCII; it will print the WKS file. However, it does not work from within your spreadsheet program; it is a stand-alone program. Since As-Easy-As is largely compatible with Lotus 1-2-3, it will also print some WKS files from 1-2-3 and other compatible programs. The font design program makes it a snap to design your own fonts. ALite 1.20r [ALITE] TRIUS, Inc. ASP $25 #7057/3253 is a powerful spreadsheet program with graphics, yet requires only 150K of RAM. It features 2,048 rows by 128 columns; Mathematical, Logical, Statistical, Financial, String, User Defined, Date and Time functions; macro command language; five types of graphs with Merge and Split Screen functions; file merge, extract, and linking; WKS and WK1 file compatibility; data sort; data regression and much more. Graphs can be printed on Epson compatible printers. InstaCalc 4.0 08-93 CD FormalSoft $54 #7057/0836 is a 15K pop-up spreadsheet program that was PC Magazine's "Editor's Choice". InstaCalc lets you pop up a spreadsheet in the middle of your word processing or database program and exchange data between the program and InstaCalc. Features include context sensitive help screens, the ability to import Lotus 1-2-3 (WKS) files, numerous built-in functions (math, stats, finance, logical, etc), macros, data search, the ability to limit recalculation to a specified cell range, to hide a column from view, to import multiple columns off the screen at the same time, and to import and export data. Other features include querying of dBase files, worksheet database querying, goal seeking, business graphics, a powerful macro language, macro recorder, macro editor/debugger, point and shoot file manager, the ability to sort on nine fields at once, password file encryption, database entry forms, search and replace, cell protection, Matrix math, EGA 43 line support, frequency distributions, auditing, options setting sheets, EMS support, and mouse support. ExpressCalc Expressware Corporation ASP $60 #7246/1341 is a spreadsheet program with a capacity of up to 64 columns and 256 lines. Columns can be from 1 to 75 characters wide or can be hidden from view. Spreadsheets can link to other spreadsheets or to data files from File Express or PC-File to extract data or add up numbers. EZ-Spreadsheet S2.41 EZX Corporation $? #7246/620 is the new kid on the spreadsheet block, but is not about to be pushed around. At 64 columns by 512 rows maximum, it has the highest capacity of the bunch. Like the others, it has numerous built-in functions just like the big boys. This is certainly worth a look before you pay the big bucks for 1-2-3, et al. FreeCalc Stilwell Software Products $48 #7246/256 is a spreadsheet program with a maximum spreadsheet size of 250 rows by 50 columns, macros for storing repetitive keystrokes, variable-width and hidden columns, ability to insert, delete, copy or move rows or columns, a word processing mode, capacity to deal with larger numbers, and 8087 and 80287 support. Particular attention has been given to the needs of the first time spreadsheet user. For example, you can create a useful spreadsheet without any knowledge of how to write a formula in FreeCalc. This is made possible by FreeCalc providing you with certain basic formulas and allowing you to point to the numbers that you want to be included in the formula. FreeCalc also includes a limited word processor. Free and Easy 1.11 Bale, J.M. and Bale, E.A. $55 #4708 (SS-01) is a free-form spreadsheet program. It starts you with a blank work area where you can type whatever you wish. You can insert a cell at any point you would like to enter a calculation and display the result. Math (including trig), basic statistical, and financial functions are built in. For example, you can easily create loan amortization and depreciation schedules. Multiple files can be loaded at the same time. Requires 512k RAM. GoalSeeker Brown Bag Software $25 #1578 is used in conjunction with your spreadsheet (Lotus 1-2-3, etc.) to automatically find solutions with a backward-search method, also known as "goal seeking". Goal seeking is the ability to achieve certain targeted values in a spreadsheet by the program's varying specified variables which go into the goal. (Note: Brown Bag does not allow the latest versions of their programs to be distributed as shareware. The registration fee shown is for the latest version.) Job Oriented SpreadSheet (JOSS) Toolkit Software Pty Ltd $89 #7588/3855 [3 disks] is a unique spreadsheet-like approach to data management, analysis and reporting. A "Job Procedure" can be as complex as a combination of linked spreadsheets, databases and reports, or a simple one-screen spreadsheet. Job Procedures can represent many different business tasks, such as estimating and quoting, financial modeling, accounting and business planning. JOSS allows you to create complex items from components held within your databases, such as for a Bill of Materials Job. Changes, such as price changes in a bidding Job, can be applied across any number of Jobs in seconds. Job detail can be merged with tailored word-processing reports to produce output that matches your needs. You can import data from LOTUS 123 2.0 sheets, dBIII files and comma and delimited ASCII text files. You can also create dBIII compatible databases. The information stored in these databases can be accessed interactively by the spreadsheet system forming a powerful data processing combination. The system comes complete with a large Macro command library to speed up the execution of repetitive tasks. There are over 80 functions built in for use in formulas. Requires DOS 3.+, at least 512K RAM and 2.17meg of hard disk space. PC-Calc+ ButtonWare, Inc. ASP $70 #7247/257 [3 disks] is a powerful spreadsheet program with features like graphics, split screens, DOS access, powerful printing options, full DOS path support, macros, and flexible formatting. Three types of data can be entered, values, text and formulas. It also has trigonometric capabilities and 8087, 80287 and 80287 support that is automatically recognized. In addition, the program offers extensive context sensitive help and easy to use menus. TurboCalc P & M Software Co. $40 #7247/259 is a spreadsheet program with a maximum size of 8,192 rows and 256 columns. A text editor is integrated into the system. TC supports many math and financial functions. Other features include bar graphs, text import, worksheet merge, support for the 8087 math coprocessor, fixed column import, auto-start capability, and the ability to save a graph to a disk file for later editing or printing. Warning: TurboCalc creates a hidden file in the root directory of your hard disk that defies all normal attempts to remove it. In addition, it adds .03 seconds to the startup delay screen each time it is run until you register. Power Sheets Baker, Al $20 #1354 is a powerful 3D, programmable spreadsheet program that was a previous PC Magazine Editor's Choice. It's numerous features include a large 3-dimensional structure (255 rows by 255 columns by 255 pages) with the ability to rotate the cube to view slices of data in different ways; true programmability with a real programming language that can exist either as ASCII files or in cells; true date and time math; and many built-in functions. PS is the only spreadsheet where the bounds of a range can be computed based on the values of other cells (eg: sum the range beginning at month `x' and ending at month `y' where `x' and `y' are computed). Where other spreadsheets operate on ranges, PS operates on lists. A list is any combination of ranges, cell references, or formulas. This implies that all functions are fully recursive and can be nested to any depth. PS also reads and writes ASCII files, non-delimited, or delimited with any choice of delimiters. PS is a serious business tool. Other spreadsheet programs in the library are easier to learn to use for quick and dirty projects, but if you need real power and flexibility and don't demand Lotus compatibility, try Power Sheets. Rebel 3.0 Smith, Brad L. $0 #4200 is a spreadsheet program with 128 columns and 1024 rows. Features include indirect cell addressing, programmable range operations, variable labels, array assignments, and more. Rebel uses functions keys for all menu selections, rather than the usual 1-2-3 menu style, and Rebel's approach is quite easy to learn and adjust to. SLIC Works #486 stands for Spreadsheet, Letterwriter, Info-filer and Communications. The first two functions are very nice. The info filer looks good for address lists, but nothing heavy, and the communications is the weak link, not even supporting 2400 baud. ]]]]]