* KAPSEL FAQ [#k7da00e6]


- How can I get KAPSEL?&br;
Go to [[KAPSEL-BBS:http://www.cheme.kyoto-u.ac.jp/1koza/kapsel/phpBB3]], 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.&br;

- Where can I ask questions about KAPSEL?&br;
Go to KAPSEL-BBS&br;

- Can I give my KAPSEL package to someone else?&br;
Yes. But please tell them that they should register at KAPSEL-BBS also.&br;

- What is UDF?&br;
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.&br;

- What kind of problems can I solve by KAPSEL?&br;
Various problems of particle dispersions in general, including electrophoresis, sedimentation, coagulation, and rheology of particle dispersions.&br;

- What operating systems are supported by KAPSEL?&br;
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. &br;

- Who can use KAPSEL?&br;
Anyone can use KAPSEL for academic and industrial researches.&br;

- Is KAPSEL free?&br;
Yes, but you should register your name and e-mail address at KAPSEL-BBS.&br;

- How can I get any information about version-up (or bugs)?&br;
Please visit [[KAPSEL HP:FrontPage]] and [[KAPSEL-BBS:http://www.cheme.kyoto-u.ac.jp/1koza/kapsel/phpBB3]].&br;

- Can I use the results obtained by KAPSEL for scientific publications?&br;
Yes. Please acknowledge that you used KAPSEL in your paper.&br;

- Can I modify KAPSEL?&br;
Yes, but the copyright of the modified version is still kept by [[KAPSEL developers>Contact]].&br;

- Can I commercialize KAPSEL?&br;
A RIGHT TO COMMERCIALIZE KAPSEL IS KEPT BY [[KAPSEL DEVELOPERS>Contact]]. PLEASE CONTACT THE COMMITEE AND GET CERTIFICATION. FOR MORE DETAIL, PLEASE CONSULT KAPSEL-BBS.&br;

- Known bugs.&br;