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Foire Aux Questions |
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Some of the most commonly asked questions are locate here.
Note: Our Online FAQ is updated frequently and may have the latest answer to your questions
Voir aussi : BeerSmith Help, Informations en Ligne, Page de Support BeerSmith, BeerSmith Videos, BeerSmith Forum de Discussion, Le Blog BeerSmith/Podcast
BeerSmith seems complicated - how can I get started?
| o | See our Pour Bien Commencer page for some of the first steps you should take |
| o | A lot of people enjoy watching the Tutoriels Vidéo which explain how to perform common operations in BeerSmith |
Can I install BeerSmith on more than one computer?
| o | A single key allows you to install BeerSmith on up to two computers for your personal use. So you can, for example, install your copy to your laptop and desktop computer. You should not, however, share your key with a friend. |
| o | Be sure to use the same email address when activating your copies of BeerSmith |
I'm Receiving a Warning from my Antivirus Program When I Install BeerSmith 2
| o | BeerSmith 2 is a new program, so some antivirus programs have flagged it incorrectly |
| o | Please see this page on how you can help us correct these false-positive Rapports |
My computer died or I lost my key and I need to reinstall...
| o | Download the latest version of BeerSmith from BeerSmith.com |
| o | Your key should be on the original email receipt you received when you ordered or in the inside front cover of your CD if you purchased a CD. |
| o | If you no longer have your key, use the Recover Key command on the help menu or ribbon to recover your key. If your copy is expired when you reinstall, there is a link to the recover key command on the activation screen. |
Where can I learn more about homebrewing?
| o | BeerSmith has one of the largest collection of articles about homebrewing on the web including the Le Blog BeerSmith and Podcast, BeerSmith Forum de Discussion and our La Newsletter Hebdomadaire. |
Can I convert/change Unités to metric/english/imperial Unités?
| o | You can change your default Unités to Metric, Imperial, or English from the Options Dialog, Unités Page. You can also do in-place unit conversions for any field of the same type by entering the Unités after any number. |
How can I transfer my data to another computer or share recipes?
| o | You can transfer recipes using the Tout Exporter command to export your My Recipes view and then open the file on the other computer. |
How do I import recipes sent or downloaded from the internet?
| o | Open the file and then copy/paste the recipes you want to keep into your My Recipes folder. |
| o | You can download and import sets of BeerSmith recipes from our BeerSmith Recipe Collection. |
I'm having a problem with BeerSmith
| o | Please visit our main support page online for the latest patches, videos, Compléments, Forum de Discussion and help Utiliser BeerSmith |
Is BeerSmith available for the Macintosh?
| o | BeerSmith 2.0 is now available for the Macintosh computer from BeerSmith.com |
Where can I download more recipes for BeerSmith?
| o | Two popular places to get BeerSmith recipes include our Recipes Archive and Forum de Discussion |
| o | See Ouvrir un Fichier for details on how to open and import new recipes in different formats |
How do I customize my equipment settings?
| o | This is a critical first step - as you really need to have your own equipment profile to properly design recipes |
| o | See the article on Profils de Matériel for a field-by-field description of building your own equipment profile |
How can I change the defaults for creating a new recipe?
| o | Use the Set Default Recipe command |
What is your upgrade policy?
| o | All minor version upgrades (2.0, 2.1, 2.2, etc...) are free. Major upgrades (3.0, 4.0, 5.0) will require a new registration or upgrade fee |
Does BeerSmith run on Linux?
| o | Some users have had success running BeerSmith under Wine. I am considering a pure Linux release as a possibility for future upgrades. |
Why does BeerSmith calculate a different Amertume (IBU) value than program/spreadsheet X?
| o | BeerSmith uses the Tinseth hop equation to estimate Amertume by default. Many others use Rager. You can change the hop equation used from the Options Dialog, Amertume Tab |
| o | Also - make sure your equipment profile is properly set up as these can affect the Amertume calculation |
I'm having problems with Printing/Print preview margins?
| o | On the PC version, all Text and HTML report formats (including recipes) are printed using an internet explorer plugin, so if you are having printing problems or want to adjust certain settings such as margins or headers please check your internet explorer settings first |
Where can I get more help?
| o | In addition to the help included with BeerSmith, we run an extensive set of Informations en Ligne including our Support Page, Forum de Discussion, Videos and Blog/Podcast. |
| o | If you can't find what you are looking for, often posting a message to the Forum de Discussion is a quick way to get an answer |