Cost of Drylab LC modelling software? or similar?

[Rob]

Can anyone tell me the approximate cost of Drylab software in UK? (Save me contacting Molnar later).

I run a training, method development, applications consultancy and would like to add this software (or similar?) for teaching and method development. I don't need to actively control the LC systems with it. I currently use my own Excel based calculation sheet but it would be nice to have something slicker. I suspect Drylab will be too expensive for a small outfit so if anyone can recommend a cost-effective alternative (are there any?) I'd be interested to hear your views.

(I already know Chromsword and ACD Labs offerings are too expensive for my needs)

Thanks
Rob

[unmgvar]

i heard that chromsword has a simpler and cheaper off-line version as well,
chromsword wizard is the name. maybe that will be in your budget

[Gaetan Glauser]

Maybe take also a look at Osiris 4.2 (Datalys). It might be cheaper than others.

[aceto_81]

Rob,

what do you mean with slicker?
If it's because you don't have a slider to play with your variables, and manually have to input % organic or something? These are things which can be done in Excel through some programming.
If you really want a full working stand alone simulation software, I think you have to pay for...

Ace

[Rob]

Aceto_81, by "slicker" I mean a nice, hopefully easy to use, interface and more features than I built into my spreadsheet. I am prepared to pay £2000 (maybe up to 3000) but not £20000.

Unmgvar and Gaetan, thanks for your suggestions, I will look into those.
regards
Rob