NumberMate

NumberMate is an advanced arithmetic and scientific calculator developed by Solutionwright Software. This tool stands out not only for its comprehensive features but also for its ease of use, making it a valuable addition to the Office Tools category, particularly under the Calculators subcategory. The latest version, 2.1.3, enhances its functionality and user experience.

For users looking to perform everyday calculations, document and review their work, or engage in complex computation tasks, NumberMate offers a robust solution. The program allows you to directly type onto a tape, similar to writing on a sheet of paper. This unique feature lets you record, verify, revise, and even reuse calculations for future reference. The flexibility to edit tapes anytime and anywhere by typing over the tape contents is a significant advantage.

Additionally, NumberMate supports unit conversion and arithmetic expression evaluation directly on a tape, making it a versatile tool for various tasks. One of its standout features is the ability to link calculations—as done with spreadsheet references—to automatically update totals whenever changes occur. This is particularly useful for maintaining accuracy across multiple related calculations.

Moreover, the program can handle multiple tapes within a single file, which means organizing and working on separate but related calculations simultaneously is seamless. Users can cut, copy, paste, and sort numbers with ease, as well as store calculation results in a table, view running totals, group totals, grand totals, and item counts. NumrMate.exe is the primary file for this program, ensuring easy access and installation.

Users can exchange numerical data with other programs via the Clipboard and print tapes to a printer, an Internet Document (htm) file, or a Microsoft Word Document (doc) file, provided Word 97 or a later version is installed on their computer. This cross-functionality is beneficial for comprehensive documentation and communication of your calculations.

NumberMate supports a wide range of operating systems, including Windows XP, Vista, 7, 10, and 11, ensuring it can be used by a broad user base. Prior versions like 2.0 and 2.1 are also available, catering to users with different needs or those who prefer older versions of the software.

Pros:

• Versatile tape-based calculator with editing capability
• Supports unit conversion and arithmetic expressions
• Links calculations dynamically for automated updates
• Supports multiple tapes per file for organized calculations
• Data exchange with other programs via Clipboard
• Print to various formats, including Internet and Microsoft Word documents

Cons:

• Requires Microsoft Word for some printing functions
• May have a learning curve for new users unfamiliar with tape-based calculations

For anyone needing a flexible and powerful calculation tool, NumberMate is available for a free download, offering a sophisticated solution for both simple and complex calculation tasks.

You may want to check out more software, such as iUnit, ESBProgCalc Pro or Pico Diagnostics, which might be related to NumberMate.