F.A.Q.E -Frequently asked questions with their answers
- Operating system : Compatible with Windows and also Linux and MacOS on condition ...
- Beware the separator (symbol) decimal will be the point (REQUIRED).
- How download into English units ?
- I just change my PC or reformat my drive or change the hard drive, my old key no longer seems valid, what to do?
- I installed TraCPlane and I paid the license. Today I have to reinstall TraCPlane on my new PC, how to get the full version?
- TraCPlane was installed on my PC fixed and I just got a new laptop (or another PC)
- How to update ?
- Internet connection to use TraCPlane ?
- How ordering ? Payment by Credit card by Paypal ?
- I can not find the software code to register!
- Update policy ?
- I downloaded TraCPlane, but there is no airfoil in the pack !
- In the airfols list, I have nothing in thedirectory HD
- have an error message xxx, like that "the component is not registered ..."
- Exploiting DXF
- DXF file is not correct when I open it in a CAD drawing program
- I sent an email and I have no answer? what are the possible reasons ?
for security to make a backup of profiles and / or files that you created!
Operating system : see Installation
- Windows 95, 98, ME, NT4.0, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8.x, Windows 10, 11
- distribution Linux with Wine
- MacBook C2D
- MacOS with Wine or CrossOveror Parallels Deskop
The separator (symbol) decimal will be the point
The symbol decimal must be the point "." (dot). Otherwise you will receive an error message when launching TraCPlane and errors on export DXF files on the profiles generated.
Check Control Panel / Regional Settings / Number) See how to change the decimal symbol. How to In French
You can use the SepdeciVb5 program that lets you change the decimal symbol directly.
 | Click the "Symbol -> DOT" the decimal separator will be the point To Verify Click the "Current symbol?" |
How download into English units ?
You must download the ctrafoilE.exe on the download page.
- This version is in mm or inch.
- When you run for the first time go the View menu, select Template defaults, in the frame Units, you can choose English unit (inches). You must restart TraCPlane after the units modification.
I just change my PC or reformat my drive, my old key no longer seems valid, what to do?
- After a fresh install on a new PC, TraCPlane generates a new Software Code, just ask me by sending me the new code by copy-paste (the code should look like 45DF89A76A5F7D2D_TP_1.9.2-E - NO screenshot) and version number generated by TraCPlane .
- After formatting or change the hard drive, the TraCPlane generates a new code, just copy the file TraCPlane.lic generated by TraCPlane at the first install. Otherwise, ask for a new key by sending me the new Software Code by copy-paste (the code should look like 45DF89A76A5F7D2D_TP_1.9.2-E - NO screenshot) and version number generated by TraCPlane.
I installed TraCPlane and I paid the license.Today I have to reinstall TraCPlane on my new PC, how to get the full version?
If possible make a backup of airfoils and/or files created from the old PC!
- Go on the download page, download the trial version cTraCPlane.exe and file ("Free Pack Airfoils") profils.exe,
- Install from cTraCPlane.exe (do not forget the profiles),
- Start TraCPlane and install the airfoils, and go to then menu / Registration where is the code and version number,
- Send me the Software Code copy-paste (the code should look like 45DF89A76A5F7D2D_TP_1.9.2-E - NO screenshot) ask for a new key, and I give a free new key.
TraCPlane was installed on my PC fixed and I just got a new laptop (or another PC)
Just send me the Software Code copy and paste (the code should look like 45DF89A76A5F7D2D_TP_1.9.2-E NO screenshot) of new PCs, indicating the version number, and I give a free new key..
How to update ?
- Use the menu Help/Check version
All the registred users received a mail when there is a new major update. Updates to TraCPlane are free and are posted on web site in the form of an update file, majTraCPlaneE.exe. The link to download this file is on the mail registration send with the code.
- Detailed update on Windows with the detail in pictures, BUT in French only.
Internet connection to use TraCPlane ?
In no way, the software works, is related to a connection on the Internet.
You can install and use without connected on the Internet.
- To install TraCPlane on a computer not connected to the Internet:
With a PC connected to Internet, go to the download page, download the trial version ctrafoilE.exe and "Free Pack Airfoils"(airfoils). Then copy the files on a USB key or on a CD and make an installation on the PC not connected to the internet, then send me the Software Code copy-paste (the code should look like 45DF89A76A5F7D2D_TP_1.9.2-E - NO screenshot) ask for a new key.
How ordering ? Payment by Credit card by Paypal ?
First download the trial version and test ....The recording is done in software, go to then menu / Registration where is the code and version number.
Payment by Credit card by Paypal
Attention : test the software during the trial period.
Indicate the Software Code generated by TraCPlane and the Number of Release found in the dialog box "Please, Register" into the registration page, and click on Paypal "Register Now" button
1. Fill-in the information form
2. Choose your type of credit card or PayPal Account
3. Enter your credit card information
4. You will receive a purchase receipt by e-mail
5. At the receipt of Paypal confirmation, I send you by email, in the 48-72 hours**, the license version and the Liberation key. (** Except in cases of annual shutdown)
I can not find the software code to register!
Go to this menu ? (Help) and Registration : Copy the Software Code, (the code should look like 45DF89A76A5F7D2D_TP_1.9.2-E - NO screenshot), and the version number of your dialog box "Please register"
Update policy ?
- Use the menu Help/Check version
- All the registered users received a mail when there is a new major update. Updates to TraCPlane are free for the register users and are posted on web site in the form of an update file, majTraCPlaneE.exe. The link to download this file is on the mail registration send with the code.
I downloaded TraCPlane ans install, but there is no airfoil in the pack !
You must download the "Free Pack Airfoils" and install it.
TraCPlane use the DAT Files from UIUC Airfoil Coordinate Database and the files from my airfoils page.
In the airfoils list, I have nothing in the directory HD
You must look at the "TYPE dat or cor" in the dialog box, in this directory the extension are *.cor..
I have an error message xxx, like that "the component is not registered ..." .
- an error message at launch: Missing file MSVBVM50.DLL : repeat the complete installation from cTraCPlane.exe.
Other cases: Contact me by indicating the exact error message.
Exploiting DXF
TraCPlane uses the DXF Reference Autodesk DXF (AutoCAD ® Release 14 database and AutoCAD ® 2000) normally compatible with all versions
For information DraftSight Béta version 11.2 is free an use DXF and dwg format.
DXF file is not correct when I open it in a CAD drawing program.
The decimal symbol must be the point (dot). Check Control Panel / Regional Settings / Number. See how to (in french).
I sent an email and I have no answer? what are the possible reasons ?
- You use IncrediMail and all messages sent go to the trash!
- You've sent a mail with an attachment over 2MB and therefore the mail is in the trash, if you want to send files using an appropriate system!
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