KAPSEL FAQ

  • What is KAPSEL?
  • How can I get KAPSEL?
    Go to KAPSEL-BBS, register your name and e-mail address. Then, you will get an e-mail to activate your account. Once your account is activated, you can login to KAPSEL-BBS and download KAPSEL from there.
  • Where can I ask questions about KAPSEL?
    Go to KAPSEL-BBS
  • Can I give my KAPSEL package to someone else?
    Yes. But please tell them that they should register at KAPSEL-BBS also.
  • What is UDF?
    UDF is a file format used by simulation engines in OCTA. You can view, edit and analyze UDF file by using GOURMET, the user interface software included in OCTA. UDF is a plain text file, and consists of definition part and data part. In the definition part, you can define the data structure of your engine in a simple and natural way. The data in UDF can be easily accessed and modified by using UDF interface libraries for C/C++, Fortran and Python.
  • What kind of problems can I solve by KAPSEL?
    Various problems of particle dispersions in general, including electrophoresis, sedimentation, coagulation, and rheology of particle dispersions.
  • What operating systems are supported by KAPSEL?
    KAPSEL runs on Windows (XP, Vista) and major Linux distributions (CentOS, SuSe?, Debian, etc...). It can run on Mac OS-X also, but it is not officially supported.
  • Who can use KAPSEL?
    Anyone can use KAPSEL for academic and industrial researches.
  • Is KAPSEL free?
    Yes, but you should register your name and e-mail address at KAPSEL-BBS.
  • How can I get any information about version-up (or bugs)?
    Please visit [[KAPSEL HP:FrontPage]] and KAPSEL-BBS.
  • Can I use the results obtained by KAPSEL for scientific publications?
    Yes. Please acknowledge that you used KAPSEL in your paper.
  • Can I modify KAPSEL? Yes, but the copyright of the modified version is still kept by KAPSEL developers.
  • Can I commercialize KAPSEL? A RIGHT TO COMMERCIALIZE KAPSEL IS KEPT BY KAPSEL DEVELOPERS. PLEASE CONTACT THE COMMITEE AND GET CERTIFICATION. FOR MORE DETAIL, PLEASE CONSULT KAPSEL-BBS.