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	Besides this overview, please note that there are also videos about BeerTools Pro which can be viewed ~~through~~ [~~http~~://~~video~~.~~google~~.com/~~videosearch?q=BeerTools+Pro&hl=en Google Video~~].		Besides this overview, please note that there are also videos about BeerTools Pro which can be viewed on [https://www.youtube.com/beertools YouTube].

	There are several steps which users should follow in order to make the most of [http://www.beertools.com/html/articles.php?view=242 BTP] ; doing so at the very beginning will save you frustration and enable you to begin to use the software to its full capacity as soon as possible. However, before proceeding with those steps, it might be useful to first identify areas of the program screen, and to then summarize how one typically uses the program from start to finish.		There are several steps which users should follow in order to make the most of [http://www.beertools.com/html/articles.php?view=242 BTP] ; doing so at the very beginning will save you frustration and enable you to begin to use the software to its full capacity as soon as possible. However, before proceeding with those steps, it might be useful to first identify areas of the program screen, and to then summarize how one typically uses the program from start to finish.

Btp admin at 00:02, 14 March 2008

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	Besides this overview, please note that there are also videos about BeerTools Pro which can be viewed through [http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=BeerTools+Pro&hl=en Google Video].		Besides this overview, please note that there are also videos about BeerTools Pro which can be viewed through [http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=BeerTools+Pro&hl=en Google Video].

Btp admin at 17:35, 26 January 2007

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	Besides this overview, please note that there are also videos about BeerTools Pro which can be viewed through ~~'Google Video' at~~ http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=~~%22BeerTools~~+Pro~~%22~~&hl=en:		Besides this overview, please note that there are also videos about BeerTools Pro which can be viewed through [http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=BeerTools+Pro&hl=en Google Video].

	There are several steps which users should follow in order to make the most of [http://www.beertools.com/html/articles.php?view=242 BTP] ; doing so at the very beginning will save you frustration and enable you to begin to use the software to its full capacity as soon as possible. However, before proceeding with those steps, it might be useful to first identify areas of the program screen, and to then summarize how one typically uses the program from start to finish.		There are several steps which users should follow in order to make the most of [http://www.beertools.com/html/articles.php?view=242 BTP] ; doing so at the very beginning will save you frustration and enable you to begin to use the software to its full capacity as soon as possible. However, before proceeding with those steps, it might be useful to first identify areas of the program screen, and to then summarize how one typically uses the program from start to finish.

Billvelek: added link to google videos about BTP

2007-01-26T17:26:46Z

added link to google videos about BTP

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			Besides this overview, please note that there are also videos about BeerTools Pro which can be viewed through 'Google Video' at http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=%22BeerTools+Pro%22&hl=en:

	There are several steps which users should follow in order to make the most of [http://www.beertools.com/html/articles.php?view=242 BTP] ; doing so at the very beginning will save you frustration and enable you to begin to use the software to its full capacity as soon as possible. However, before proceeding with those steps, it might be useful to first identify areas of the program screen, and to then summarize how one typically uses the program from start to finish.		There are several steps which users should follow in order to make the most of [http://www.beertools.com/html/articles.php?view=242 BTP] ; doing so at the very beginning will save you frustration and enable you to begin to use the software to its full capacity as soon as possible. However, before proceeding with those steps, it might be useful to first identify areas of the program screen, and to then summarize how one typically uses the program from start to finish.

Btp admin at 01:58, 23 January 2007

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	* Notes		* Notes

	==Ingredients ~~list~~==		==Lists==
			===Ingredients===

	For each ingredient that is added, there are three bar-graphs on the right side of the display. The first (one on the left) represents the proportionate amount of a type of ingredient, and also gives a percentage value; e.g., grains are proportionately compared by weight to the total grain bill, and appear in a tan colored graph. On the other hand, hops (light green graphs) are proportionatly compared by weight to the total weight of hops, with percentage values also given. The second (middle) bar-graph is unlabeled in the column heading when you are displaying ALL ingredients, because it represents different things for different ingredients; with grains it represents the amount of fermentables, measured in original specific gravity, which that particular grain contributes, but with hops the middle graph represents the percentage of alpha acid utilization -- which is affected by boil time, and 'maximizes' at about 30% or less depending upon the formula you've selected to calculate hops utilization. For example, the maximum is 25% with a 60 minutes boil using 'Basic' %utilization and with no 'corrections' in your utilization for gravity or pellet-type hops (see menu-bar command: "Session \| Utilization"). The third bar-graph (the one on the far right) is also unlabeled in the column heading when you are displaying ALL ingredients, because it, too, means different things depending on the type of ingredient; for grains, it means the amount of color contributed by that particular grain, measured in the specific units that you have selected in your 'preferences' (i.e., "EBC", "SRM", or an "L" for "Lovibond"). But for hops, the third graph represents the proportionate amount of alpha acids, measured in milligrams/liter of beer, which will be contributed by that particular hop addition. When you limit your display to a particular class of ingredients (e.g., just grains, or just hops, etc.), the appropriate column headings will then appear in the second and third columns. Similar ingredients should always total 100% in the first column, whereas values for similar ingredients in the second and third columns should total to the value shown in the 'Recipe' column under the 'Analysis' tab, i.e., gravity points from grain should total to the 'Original Gravity', while color units should equal the total for 'Color' in the recipe, and 'mg/L' for the hops should equal the total 'Bitterness' in the recipe.		For each ingredient that is added, there are three bar-graphs on the right side of the display. The first (one on the left) represents the proportionate amount of a type of ingredient, and also gives a percentage value; e.g., grains are proportionately compared by weight to the total grain bill, and appear in a tan colored graph. On the other hand, hops (light green graphs) are proportionatly compared by weight to the total weight of hops, with percentage values also given. The second (middle) bar-graph is unlabeled in the column heading when you are displaying ALL ingredients, because it represents different things for different ingredients; with grains it represents the amount of fermentables, measured in original specific gravity, which that particular grain contributes, but with hops the middle graph represents the percentage of alpha acid utilization -- which is affected by boil time, and 'maximizes' at about 30% or less depending upon the formula you've selected to calculate hops utilization. For example, the maximum is 25% with a 60 minutes boil using 'Basic' %utilization and with no 'corrections' in your utilization for gravity or pellet-type hops (see menu-bar command: "Session \| Utilization"). The third bar-graph (the one on the far right) is also unlabeled in the column heading when you are displaying ALL ingredients, because it, too, means different things depending on the type of ingredient; for grains, it means the amount of color contributed by that particular grain, measured in the specific units that you have selected in your 'preferences' (i.e., "EBC", "SRM", or an "L" for "Lovibond"). But for hops, the third graph represents the proportionate amount of alpha acids, measured in milligrams/liter of beer, which will be contributed by that particular hop addition. When you limit your display to a particular class of ingredients (e.g., just grains, or just hops, etc.), the appropriate column headings will then appear in the second and third columns. Similar ingredients should always total 100% in the first column, whereas values for similar ingredients in the second and third columns should total to the value shown in the 'Recipe' column under the 'Analysis' tab, i.e., gravity points from grain should total to the 'Original Gravity', while color units should equal the total for 'Color' in the recipe, and 'mg/L' for the hops should equal the total 'Bitterness' in the recipe.

	==Equipment ~~list~~==		===Equipment===

	==Schedule ~~list~~==		===Schedule===

	==Volume adjustments ~~list~~==		===Volume adjustments===

	==Packaging ~~list~~==		===Packaging===

Btp admin at 01:56, 23 January 2007

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	'''~~SCREEN LAYOUT~~'''		==Main layout==
			'''General'''

	~~'''Menu Bar'''~~ -~~- across top~~ of window ~~and self-explanatory~~.		Top one-third of the window (when viewed full screen); this area remains in view regardless of which "Display" is selected or which "Result Tab" is chosen.
			It contains fields for:
			* Recipe/file name
			* Style
			* Author
			* Date
			* Volumes
			* Efficiency
			* Attenuation

	'''~~General~~''' Section -- the top one-third of the window (when viewed full screen); except when pop-up windows obscure it, this area remains in view regardless of which "Display" is selected or which "Tab" is chosen, and it contains fields for Recipe/File Name, Style, Author, Date, and other key information such as volumes, efficiency, and attenuation.		'''Lists display'''

	~~'''Display''' Section -- the middle~~ one-third of the window which contains a drop-down selection menu on the right side at the top of the this middle section (labeled "Display")~~, and which~~ allows users to change the middle of the window to ~~alternatively~~ display "Ingredients~~", "~~Equipment~~", "~~Schedule~~", etc. Also see individual 'display screen' descriptions, below.~~		Middle one-third of the window which contains a drop-down selection menu on the right side at the top of the this middle section (labeled "Display"). The "Display" menu allows users to change the middle of the window to display recipe and session data such as:
			* Ingredients
			* Equipment
			* Schedule
			* Volume adjustments
			* Packaging

	'''~~Tab~~''' ~~Section -- the bottom one-third of the window which contains a series of tabs for "Style", "Analysis", "Schedule", "Carbonation", and "Notes".~~		'''Result tabs'''

	~~'''Pop~~-~~Up''' windows -- a general term used to describe~~ the ~~various 'Edit' windows, 'Browse' lists, 'Databases', and other various windows that BTP will open to display additional info and functions; they should each appear as~~ a ~~separate BTP window in your bar at the bottom~~ of ~~your screen.~~		Bottom one-third of the window which contains a series of tabs for:
			* Style
			* Analysis
			* Schedule
			* Carbonation
			* Notes

	~~'''DISPLAY SCREENS:'''~~		==Ingredients list==

	~~'''''Ingredients''''' display -- for~~ each ingredient that is added, there are three bar-graphs on the right side of the display. The first (one on the left) represents the proportionate amount of a type of ingredient, and also gives a percentage value; e.g., grains are proportionately compared by weight to the total grain bill, and appear in a tan colored graph. On the other hand, hops (light green graphs) are proportionatly compared by weight to the total weight of hops, with percentage values also given. The second (middle) bar-graph is unlabeled in the column heading when you are displaying ALL ingredients, because it represents different things for different ingredients; with grains it represents the amount of fermentables, measured in original specific gravity, which that particular grain contributes, but with hops the middle graph represents the percentage of alpha acid utilization -- which is affected by boil time, and 'maximizes' at about 30% or less depending upon the formula you've selected to calculate hops utilization. For example, the maximum is 25% with a 60 minutes boil using 'Basic' %utilization and with no 'corrections' in your utilization for gravity or pellet-type hops (see menu-bar command: "Session \| Utilization"). The third bar-graph (the one on the far right) is also unlabeled in the column heading when you are displaying ALL ingredients, because it, too, means different things depending on the type of ingredient; for grains, it means the amount of color contributed by that particular grain, measured in the specific units that you have selected in your 'preferences' (i.e., "EBC", "SRM", or an "L" for "Lovibond"). But for hops, the third graph represents the proportionate amount of alpha acids, measured in milligrams/liter of beer, which will be contributed by that particular hop addition. When you limit your display to a particular class of ingredients (e.g., just grains, or just hops, etc.), the appropriate column headings will then appear in the second and third columns. Similar ingredients should always total 100% in the first column, whereas values for similar ingredients in the second and third columns should total to the value shown in the 'Recipe' column under the 'Analysis' tab, i.e., gravity points from grain should total to the 'Original Gravity', while color units should equal the total for 'Color' in the recipe, and 'mg/L' for the hops should equal the total 'Bitterness' in the recipe.		For each ingredient that is added, there are three bar-graphs on the right side of the display. The first (one on the left) represents the proportionate amount of a type of ingredient, and also gives a percentage value; e.g., grains are proportionately compared by weight to the total grain bill, and appear in a tan colored graph. On the other hand, hops (light green graphs) are proportionatly compared by weight to the total weight of hops, with percentage values also given. The second (middle) bar-graph is unlabeled in the column heading when you are displaying ALL ingredients, because it represents different things for different ingredients; with grains it represents the amount of fermentables, measured in original specific gravity, which that particular grain contributes, but with hops the middle graph represents the percentage of alpha acid utilization -- which is affected by boil time, and 'maximizes' at about 30% or less depending upon the formula you've selected to calculate hops utilization. For example, the maximum is 25% with a 60 minutes boil using 'Basic' %utilization and with no 'corrections' in your utilization for gravity or pellet-type hops (see menu-bar command: "Session \| Utilization"). The third bar-graph (the one on the far right) is also unlabeled in the column heading when you are displaying ALL ingredients, because it, too, means different things depending on the type of ingredient; for grains, it means the amount of color contributed by that particular grain, measured in the specific units that you have selected in your 'preferences' (i.e., "EBC", "SRM", or an "L" for "Lovibond"). But for hops, the third graph represents the proportionate amount of alpha acids, measured in milligrams/liter of beer, which will be contributed by that particular hop addition. When you limit your display to a particular class of ingredients (e.g., just grains, or just hops, etc.), the appropriate column headings will then appear in the second and third columns. Similar ingredients should always total 100% in the first column, whereas values for similar ingredients in the second and third columns should total to the value shown in the 'Recipe' column under the 'Analysis' tab, i.e., gravity points from grain should total to the 'Original Gravity', while color units should equal the total for 'Color' in the recipe, and 'mg/L' for the hops should equal the total 'Bitterness' in the recipe.

	~~'''''~~Equipment~~''''' display --~~		==Equipment list==

	~~'''''~~Schedule~~''''' display --~~		==Schedule list==

	~~'''''~~Volume ~~Adjustments''''' display --~~		==Volume adjustments list==

	~~'''''~~Packaging~~''''' display --~~		==Packaging list==


	~~'''SUMMARY OF TYPICAL USE'''~~		==Summary of typical use==

	Upon opening BTP, you will be presented with a Session page showing either a complete recipe or the start of formation of a new recipe, depending upon how you have set your default, etc. The Session page always begins with an Ingredients ''display'' and Style ''tab'', but before working on ingredients, it is best to start with the ''general'' section first, where you will insert information, as needed, to determine your batch size, and make some assumptions about how you brew (i.e., the [[efficiency]], [[attenuation]], and evaporation rate you estimate based on your experiences as a brewer). It is okay that these are just estimates because you can change them later to reflect actual values, as mentioned in the bottom paragraph. Remember to make any necessary changes in the file name, too, so that you won't accidentally overwrite something you want to keep. Then, based upon the ingredients that you add using the browse button in the ''display'' section, or any modification of quantities in an existing recipe, BTP will indicate on the style bar-graphs, in the ''tab'' section, how well your 'recipe' fits into standard style-guidelines.		Upon opening BTP, you will be presented with a Session page showing either a complete recipe or the start of formation of a new recipe, depending upon how you have set your default, etc. The Session page always begins with an Ingredients ''display'' and Style ''tab'', but before working on ingredients, it is best to start with the ''general'' section first, where you will insert information, as needed, to determine your batch size, and make some assumptions about how you brew (i.e., the [[efficiency]], [[attenuation]], and evaporation rate you estimate based on your experiences as a brewer). It is okay that these are just estimates because you can change them later to reflect actual values, as mentioned in the bottom paragraph. Remember to make any necessary changes in the file name, too, so that you won't accidentally overwrite something you want to keep. Then, based upon the ingredients that you add using the browse button in the ''display'' section, or any modification of quantities in an existing recipe, BTP will indicate on the style bar-graphs, in the ''tab'' section, how well your 'recipe' fits into standard style-guidelines.
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	Assuming you took hydrometer readings before and after fermentation, compare those readings with what BTP predicted; if your initial reading was different than BTP, go to the 'Analysis' ''tab'' and insert your actual [[Original Gravity\|OG]] Reading and BTP will automatically display what your actual [[efficiency]] was. You can also insert your actual [[Terminal Gravity\|TG]] reading when all fermentation is finished, and BTP will automatically display what your actual [[attenuation]] was. When you are finished, BTP also displays information available regarding the nutritional content of your beer under the [[Analysis Tab\|Analysis]] ''tab''.		Assuming you took hydrometer readings before and after fermentation, compare those readings with what BTP predicted; if your initial reading was different than BTP, go to the 'Analysis' ''tab'' and insert your actual [[Original Gravity\|OG]] Reading and BTP will automatically display what your actual [[efficiency]] was. You can also insert your actual [[Terminal Gravity\|TG]] reading when all fermentation is finished, and BTP will automatically display what your actual [[attenuation]] was. When you are finished, BTP also displays information available regarding the nutritional content of your beer under the [[Analysis Tab\|Analysis]] ''tab''.

	~~'''~~Additional content~~'''~~		==Additional content==

	Preliminary Steps Before Using the Program for any Recipes:		Preliminary Steps Before Using the Program for any Recipes:
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	Fourth, when starting any new recipe (or modifying one without overwriting the original), be sure to change the name of the recipe in the first field at the top of the BTP screen, and then use 'Save As' to save it; if you can't find it later when trying to load it, it might be because BTP failed to append the .btp extension on the recipe name, but that can be easily fixed by adding the correct extension when you find it.		Fourth, when starting any new recipe (or modifying one without overwriting the original), be sure to change the name of the recipe in the first field at the top of the BTP screen, and then use 'Save As' to save it; if you can't find it later when trying to load it, it might be because BTP failed to append the .btp extension on the recipe name, but that can be easily fixed by adding the correct extension when you find it.

	~~'''~~Previous getting started text~~'''~~		==Previous getting started text==

	To start BeerTools Pro, double click the BeerTools Pro application icon.		To start BeerTools Pro, double click the BeerTools Pro application icon.

Lathe at 23:20, 17 January 2007

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	There are several steps which users should follow in order to make the most of [http://www.beertools.com/html/articles.php?view=242 ~~BeerTools Pro~~] ~~(BTP)~~; doing so at the very beginning will save you frustration and enable you to begin to use the software to its full capacity as soon as possible. However, before proceeding with those steps, it might be useful to first identify areas of the program screen, and to then summarize how one typically uses the program from start to finish.		There are several steps which users should follow in order to make the most of [http://www.beertools.com/html/articles.php?view=242 BTP] ; doing so at the very beginning will save you frustration and enable you to begin to use the software to its full capacity as soon as possible. However, before proceeding with those steps, it might be useful to first identify areas of the program screen, and to then summarize how one typically uses the program from start to finish.

Lathe at 23:20, 17 January 2007

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	There are several steps which users should follow in order to make the most of BTP; doing so at the very beginning will save you frustration and enable you to begin to use the software to its full capacity as soon as possible. However, before proceeding with those steps, it might be useful to first identify areas of the program screen, and to then summarize how one typically uses the program from start to finish.		There are several steps which users should follow in order to make the most of [http://www.beertools.com/html/articles.php?view=242 BeerTools Pro] (BTP); doing so at the very beginning will save you frustration and enable you to begin to use the software to its full capacity as soon as possible. However, before proceeding with those steps, it might be useful to first identify areas of the program screen, and to then summarize how one typically uses the program from start to finish.

Lathe at 23:16, 17 January 2007

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	There are several steps which users should follow in order to make the most of BTP; doing so at the very beginning will save you frustration and enable you to begin to use the software to its full capacity as soon as possible. However, before proceeding with those steps, it might be useful to first identify areas of the program screen, and to then summarize how one typically uses the program from start to finish.		There are several steps which users should follow in order to make the most of BTP; doing so at the very beginning will save you frustration and enable you to begin to use the software to its full capacity as soon as possible. However, before proceeding with those steps, it might be useful to first identify areas of the program screen, and to then summarize how one typically uses the program from start to finish.

Lathe at 23:15, 17 January 2007

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	There are several steps which users should follow in order to make the most of BTP; doing so at the very beginning will save you frustration and enable you to begin to use the software to its full capacity as soon as possible. However, before proceeding with those steps, it might be useful to first identify areas of the program screen, and to then summarize how one typically uses the program from start to finish.		There are several steps which users should follow in order to make the most of BTP; doing so at the very beginning will save you frustration and enable you to begin to use the software to its full capacity as soon as possible. However, before proceeding with those steps, it might be useful to first identify areas of the program screen, and to then summarize how one typically uses the program from start to finish.