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Leader articles
These articles were previously known as
"The Hyper-Compleat Principles of Leader Design"
Don't download!
Use the new web based version!
Please notice that there'sa new web based version of LeaderCalc online here.
The new version is purely web based and doesn't require any downloads or any spreadsheet software.
The old version is still available below for historical reasons and for those who insist.
LeaderCalc Support
LeaderCalc is warranted for use as developed and tested. Microsoft Office 97 or Microsoft Excel 97 (or later) or a similar spreadsheet program like OpenOffice is required to use LeaderCalc. Other specific system requirements and development notes are found in the LeaderCalc help document. Links to all required files found below.
NOTICE: Direct all user comments, feedback and problem reports to Martin.
Steve Schweitzer cannot respond to all emails. Problem or error reports will take priority.
Distribution and use policy
The LeaderCalc-files and this article are copyrighted property of S. Schweitzer and The Global FlyFisher (GFF), 1999. The files are designed for personal use and are distributed free-of-charge for a single personal use installation. At no time will the files be made available or packaged for resale. The files are exclusive property of GFF and are to be exclusively distributed by GFF and may not be distributed in part or in whole by any other electronic means, including but not limited to, personal website distribution, diskette or re-writeable CD-ROMs. Hyperlinks to GFF to access the Files from personal websites or other HTML-based forms is acceptable. Bulk or multiple-copy distribution rights for non-profit clubs & organizations by prior written consent only.
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Comments
Personal Use only Fly tying leaders
I am back to tying leaders. It helps me relax.
editing a leader formula then printing a label? is that possible
I would like to edit some of the leader recipes to suit me and then print a label with the edits. Can I do that with this program?
Yes and no
Walter,
You can't edit the formulas (recipes) themselves. They aren't printed on the label, so that wouldn't make much sense anyway.
All the other things that go on the label are editable. They are shown in a form before you go the the "clean" labels to print them, and are divided in two sections: Leader info and Your info.
The First one is pre-filled from the leader you have chosen, but all fields can be changed as you please. The second section is empty, and there for you to fill with your personal details.
So you can essentially edit everything that goes on the label.
If you have special leader formulas that you use and that work well, you can share them by sending them to me. I can then add them to the long list of existing formulas. It won't make a huge difference for label printing, but will give you and others access to see variations of these formulas in the system.
Martin
Download vs. online
Walter,
I see that you might be referring to the spreadsheet for download, while I'm referring to the online system. In the spreadsheet nothing is editable. this is a very old system, which is not maintained anymore. Use the updated online system in stead. It's much more up to date: https://globalflyfisher.com/leadercalc
Martin
Martin's Respones to my questions
Martin thank you very much for the very fast response. I look forward to tying my own leaders and appreciate all the work that has been done to help us neophytes enter a new area of our very rewarding sport / pastime.
Enjoy the rest of your summer.
Walter