ReStackor Demo

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OpenOffice ReStackor demo

ReStackor demo for the free OpenOffice of Sun Microsystems:

There are three steps to install and run the ReStackor demo:

  1. Download the OpenOffice ReStackor zip file.

  2. Open the zip file and copy the ReStackor folder to the C drive. 

    • Note: ReStackor and embedded macros are hard coded to operate on the C:\ReStackor path. The OpenOffice ReStackor spreadsheets in C:\ReStackor\OpenOffice can be copied, moved and run from any directory but the ReStackor code must be located on the C:\ReStackor\Code\restackor.exe path. ReStackor will automagically be on that path if you copy the unzipped ReStackor folder to the root of the C drive.

  3. Copy the OpenOffice spreadsheet file C:\ReStackor\Excel\ReStackor.ods to some other directory like C:\My Calcs\ReStackor

    • Open c:\My Calcs\ReStackor\ReStackor.ods and you are ready to rock!

Demo Code Limitations:

The demo runs the full featured ReStackor pro version of the software. ReStackor pro includes all the shim stack force balance and stack stiffness calculations of Shim ReStackor and adds the capability to compute fluid dynamic flow losses and forces through the suspension flow circuits.

In demo mode the software will not allow valve diameters greater than 11mm, shim diameters greater than 10 mm or stacks with more then ten shims. 

Unlocking the Demo:

To unlock ReStackor from the demo mode you need to purchase a code key from paypal.  Paypal code keys are available for Shim ReStackor and ReStackor pro. Instructions on purchasing a code key are here.

 

ReStackor setup tips for OpenOffice:

Allow ReStackor macros to execute:

Tools/Options/OpenOffice.org/Security/Macro Security/Low. You can set the Macro Security to Medium if you make the directory where you run ReStackor a trusted macro source.

Turn off link update dialog:

Tools/Options/OpenOffice.org Calc/General and set "Update links when opening" radio box to Always.

Use absolute reference for link files:

Tools/Options/Load/Save/General and uncheck radio box for "Save URLs relative to file system. This lets you copy ReStackor spreadsheets to other directories without breaking the data links back to the C drive.

Europe: ReStackor is setup to use the dorky US system of dots for decimals and will not recognize inputs using commas for decimals. If you are running ReStackor in Europe you are going to have to reset the OpenOffice to use dots for decimals, instructions are here .