* 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 [[KAPSEL development team>Contact]] still hold the copyright of the modified version.&br;

- ''How can I contribute to KAPSEL?''&br;
There are a number of ways that you can contribute to help make KAPSEL a better program. Perhaps the most important way to contribute is to write high-quality code for solving new problems, and to make your code freely available for others to use.
If you find KAPSEL useful, consider providing additional funding to continue its development. Even a modest amount of additional funding could make a significant difference in the amount of time that is available for development and support.
If you cannot provide funding or contribute code, you can still help make KAPSEL better and more reliable by reporting any bugs you find and by offering suggestions for ways to improve KAPSEL. Visit [[KAPSEL-BBS:http://www.cheme.kyoto-u.ac.jp/1koza/kapsel/phpBB3/]] to leave your comments and opinions. 

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