Where in the world are you? - Log in and
we'll use your hostIP information to place you on a Google Map. Select
'User Geography' from the 'Main Menu' to see a map of users and
visitors. One of the most rewarding aspects of running the site is
meeting people
from all over the world with a shared interest in calculations and this
new feature illustrates (and I know this sounds 'corny') the power of
the internet.
Payment for Calculations? - ExcelCalcs user Mark_Rawlings writes in the forum: "Have you ever thought about allowing users to be paid for uploading
calculations? There may be a lot of 'time poor' engineers out there who
would like to offload some calculations and be willing to pay other
users to do them. The site seems quite altruistically motivated, every
thing is given away for free, but with financial incentives you may find that the userbase increases
dramatically. The 'time poor' engineer gets his problems solved,
someone gets paid for uploading the calculation and the quantity and
quality of repository calculations increases. I have no idea how you
could introduce this but it may be the start of a virtuous circle."
Mark's comment has really got me thinking - maybe a commercial element
to the site would catalyse activities. It is possible to include a
paypal reverse auction feature on the site but I would like to hear
user's opinions first to see if there is a demand for such a feature. Please add your comments to any of the points below in the Forum.
- Are there any 'time poor' engineers who would be prepared to pay for calculations they specify?
- Resources are scarse when companies are busy this form of out sourcing could help solve your problems fast and effectively. You could set a budget and select candidates based upon their existing Repository Contributions ratings and reviews.
- Would you be happy to include the finished calculation in the Repository for the benefit of all?
- Users could quote for calculations - one candidate would be selected and paid?
- Excelcalcs could act as arbitrator in the event of disputes.
- Is this a good way forward for ExcelCalcs?
Vessel Volume Calculations - Another debut
calculation arrives this time from ExcelCalcs user Quintaros. His
upload calculates the volume in a partially filled horizontal
cylindrical vessel with either hemispherical or elliptical heads. Thank
you Quintaros! Download, rate and review the calculation.
