Calcad is delivered with 4 sample sundial calculations. You can load them using Open in the File menu. For each example, the My comments window tells the associated story. Enjoy.
o Mr. Slope
This example shows that there is no constraint on the orientation of the initial outline. Here it is rectangular but ... crooked.
o Mr. Rush
This example shows that the way to record the shadow points is very flexible. Here they are recorded on different dates but at the same time of day.
o Mr. Scatti
This example is for sundial specialists who, normally, use particular angles to define the sundial orientation (it is these "reduced parameters" that are used for the simulation). Although the Calcad method does not use these angles, it does calculate their values. As a result:
* You can measure these angles without the usual instruments
* You have a bridge towards other more advanced sundial software
o Mr. Southern
The goal of this example is to show that Calcad can be used anywhere in the world, including the southern hemisphere, without particular care.