Some stored variable rates are internally designated as applying only to debit balances. This means if you choose one of these when the balance is in credit (negative) the calculation will not work because the rate will be 0%.

The solution is to (a) enter the amount as a negative (b) choose the stored variable rate you want - but as the DEBIT rate (c) For the credit rate choose 'Same as debits'.

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How to move Calin Professional to a new machine..

Moving your software to another machine is a matter of:

Downloading and installing the software to the new machine.
Entering your existing activation code.
Moving any files you've created across.

For steps 1 and 2, re-follow the instructions given to you when you purchased your licence. Note - the installation instructions will have given you a direct download-link - you do not have to go via the slower downloader-registration procedure on the website.

Step 3 - Data Migration/Backup.

After installing your software on a new machine you may want to move your data (i.e. calculation files and any custom rates files) files as well.

You need to copy the files from their location on the old machine to their location on the new one. Note - the default locations will be different on XP versus Vista/Win 7 systems.

You may have been saving these in a location of your choice in which case you will know where they are already - but if you have been letting Calin save them to the default location you may not. Here's how to find them.

Calin has a default location for saving these, so it just a matter of finding them and moving them to the corresponding location on the new machine.

If you start Calin on each machine then you can find the exact file locations through the help menu. Note - this requires a relatively up-to-date version of Calin:

Help | Problem solving | Show file locations

Look for 'My calculations' and 'My rates'.

Alternatively, see if you can find them in these usual locations:

Calculation files
Windows XP
C:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\[User Name]\APPLICATION DATA\LAWTECH\LTA\C4P\DATA\

Vista/Win 7
C:\USERS\[User Name]\APPDATA\ROAMING\LAWTECH\LTA\C4P\DATA\

Custom Interest Rate files
Windows XP
C:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\[User Name]\APPLICATION DATA\LAWTECH\LTA\C4P\USER\MY RATES\

Vista/Win 7
C:\USERS\[User Name]\APPDATA\ROAMING\LAWTECH\LTA\C4P\USER\MY RATES\

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Windows Remote Assistance - Vista & Win 7.

If you have an insidious software problem that seems unique to your computer then our support staff are able to access your computer with your permission.

However - you need a supported version of Windows. For Vista and Windows 7 that is Professional, Business or Ultimate versions. Microsoft has not enabled support in the Home edition.

Please see this Microsoft Artcle for more information.

There are two steps. Firstly you have to turn on the Remote Desktop. Secondly you have to send an invitation.

Turning on Remote Desktop

Right-click the 'Computer' item in the start menu, then click 'Properties'

Choose the 'Remote' tab then make the settings shown below.

Click the 'Advanced' button and make the settings shown below.

Sending an Invitation

Carry out the following steps while we are on the telephone with you.

type 'remote desktop' in the Start menu seacrch box, then click 'Windows Remote Desktop".

Click "Invite someone you trust to help you"

Choose "Use Easy Connect"

Tell us the Easy Connect password.

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Windows Remote Assistance - XP.

Windows XP Only. If you have an insidious software problem that seems unique to your computer then our support staff are able to access your computer with your permission.

There are three steps. Firstly you have to turn on the Remote Desktop. Then you have to configure the firewall. Finally you have to send an invitation.

Please follow the instructions in this Microsoft Article.

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What is the Australian Interest Rates option?.

This option for all Calin programs includes automated updates for the following 42 rates. The list grows from time to time. All Calin programs automatically retrieve the latest rates from the Internet so you do not have to manually do anything to stay up to date.

Jurisdiction

ACT Mag Ct Post-Judgment

ACT Mag Ct Pre-J Commenced 15/7/92 to 10/1/2005

ACT Mag Ct Pre-J Commenced after 9/1/2005

ACT Mag Ct Pre-J Commenced Before 15-7-1992

ACT Sup Ct Post-Judgment

ACT Sup Ct Pre-Judgment

ATO Base Rate of Interest

ATO Div7A Benchmark Interest Rates

ATO General Interest Charge

ATO Interest on Early and Over Payments

ATO Shortfall Interest Charge

Family Law Act Post Judgment

Fed Mag Ct Post-Judgment

Federal Court Post-Judgment

Federal Court Pre-Judgment

NSW D Ct Post-Judgment

NSW D Ct Pre-Judgment

NSW Legal Profession Act

NSW Loc Ct Post-Judgment

NSW Loc Ct Pre-Judgment

NSW Pre-Judgment (Using Sched 5 to 30/6/10 then CRT)

NSW Sup Ct Post-Judgment

NSW Sup Ct Pre-Judgment

NT Local Ct Post-J

NT Supreme Ct Post-J

Qld District Court Pre-Judgment

Qld Magistrates Court Pre-Judgment

Qld Supreme Court Pre-Judgment

RBA Bank Accepted Bills (90 days)

RBA Cash Rate Target

SA District Ct Post-Judgment

SA Sup Ct Post-Judgment

SA Sup Ct Pre-Judgment

Tas Sup Ct Post-Judgment

Tas Sup Ct Pre-Judgment

Vic Cty Court Post-Judgment

Vic Cty Ct Pre-Judgment

Vic Legal Profession Act 2004

Vic Mag Ct Post-Judgment

Vic Mag Ct Pre-Judgment

Vic Sup Ct Pre-Judgment (PIRA)

Vic Sup Ct Post-Judgment

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Vista & Windows 7 Issues.

A. If the installer fails when you choose to create shortcuts for "All Users" then try again choosing "Current User Only".

B. Once installed you need to configure the compatibility mode for the program. Either right-click on the program's icon, or locate the installation directory and right click on the .exe file. Select "Properties" from the ensuing menu. Then select the Compatibility tab. Finally, select: "Run this program in compatibility mode for:" and choose "Windows XP (Service Pack 2)".

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Activation code doesn't seem to work.

1. The activation code consists of a series of alphanumeric characters surrounded by curly braces - eg {abcdef12345}. The important point is that the braces form part of the code. If you try to enter the code without the braces then the code will not work.

2. The program accesses the activation code from the Windows Clipboard - that is the name of the memory space where things are stored when you copy something using Ctrl+C. The activation code is read when you click the Update Licence button, but you must copy the activation code (including braces) immediately before doing that. If there are intervening tasks, eg starting or using a different program, then the activation code might get lost.

Calin Basic V3.7.0 If you have upgraded Calin Basic to V3.7.0 or later then old activation codes might not work. Ask us for an updated one if that happens.

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Lost activation (licence) code. If you have lost the activation code for the program and need it because you are changing a computer, you can email sales@lawtech.com.au for assistance. Remember that the activation code was supplied in an email - can you find the email? Search your email folders for "lawtech".

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Valuations where scheme-specific methods and factors. SuperSolver software handles the standard family law valuations and the majority of common scheme-specific funds (see this list).

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(Ultimate Date Calculator) Calculating court dates.... QUESTION. We are looking for a calendaring system that is not too complicated. I tried to set up a trial calendar, i.e., one in which you can enter a trial date and then back date due dates for the upcoming trial. Is that possible with your program? Also we tried to set "skipped dates." Can you do that to apply to calculating dates for an appearance? I.e., can you find out when 6 court days are, meaning excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays without setting up the skipped dates for each calculation? ANSWER. Yes, UDC does all that. You can set up any number of 'skip dates' files that have numerous options - you can program to skip weekends, specific dates, days of week etc. You can create reusable case plans using the 'Plan' tool. Each step is relative to other dates that you enter. Therefore in the scenario you mention you would enter 'Trial Date' as the main reference date. You then define relative dates - eg one to file an affidavit, say 4 days before the Trial date. And so on. Once you save the plan, you can reuse it by entering the key reference date (ie Trial date here) and the rest will be calculated for you. You can even design your own reports. If you have any trouble with that then send us a few details that describe the case plan & we'll put them in a file for you. You should be able to make your own easily enough after that by using it is an example.

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