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Convert-It!
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Table of Contents
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- Description
- System Requirements
- Installing
- Using the Application
- Contact Info
- Registration
- License Agreement
- Revision History
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Description
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Convert-It! is the premier Pilot, PalmPilot, WorkPad and Palm III tool
to convert numbers between different units of measurement.
Features:
o 18 measurement categories and 170+ conversion factors.
o Double precision floating point math calculations.
o Numeric or scientific notation input and display.
o Cut, Copy, Paste and Undo editing functions.
o Localized (international) numeric input and display.
o Runs on all Pilot, PalmPilot and WorkPad models, including the
new Palm III.
The following units of measurement are supported:
o Accel. (angular) o Power
o Accel. (linear) o Moment of Inertia
o Angle o Pressure
o Area o Speed (angular)
o Density o Speed (linear)
o Energy/Work o Temperature
o Flowrate o Time/Frequency
o Force/Weight o Torque
o Length o Volume
This application is offered as shareware. It may be used on a trial
basis for 30 days. However, if you wish to continue using it after
this time, please register with us for the nominal fee indicated. By
registering, you will receive the latest version, future updates, and
a key to turn off the registration reminder.
Please read the license agreement included with this software. By using
this software, you accept all terms in the license agreement.
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System Requirements
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Convert-It is fully compatible with all devices running the Palm Operating
System (PalmOS), including the original Pilot 1000 and 5000, the PalmPilot
Personal and Professional, the IBM WorkPad and the Palm III. The only
requirement is sufficient memory to load the Convert-It application.
Throughout this document, we will refer to the above models interchangeably
as the "handheld organizer", or simply the "organizer".
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Installing
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This installation assumes that you have the Desktop software installed on
your computer, and the HotSync Manager is functioning.
1. The CNVITxxx.ZIP archive contains the following files:
README.TXT Documentation in text format (this file).
REGISTER.TXT dpw Designs Registration form in text format.
CNV_IT.PRC Convert-It! application.
2. If a previous version of Convert-It! has been installed, please
delete it before proceeding. The built-in "Memory" application
of your organizer may be used to delete installed applications.
If you are using the Palm III organizer, first switch to the
application launcher. Next, tap "MENU", select "Delete...",
select "Convert-It" and finally tap the "Done" button.
3. From the "Desktop" folder of your personal computer, run the
"Install Tool" to install the application: CVT_IT.PRC
4. Finally, HotSync your organizer to your desktop to complete the
installation of Convert-It!
For additional information, please consult your organizer handbook.
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Using the Application
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Once Convert-It! has been installed, tap on the "prism" icon on your
organizer to launch it.
To perform a conversion, the following must be known: measurement
category (distance, temperature, volume, etc.), input units, input
value and output units.
First, select the unit of measure. To do this, tap in the area to
the right of the "down arrow" in the upper right corner of the screen.
Next, select an input unit. Input units are located to the right of
the first field. Tap in the area to the right of the "down arrow" to
select the desired unit from the list. If all of the choices do not
fit in the list, tap the up or down "scroll arrow" to view more units.
Similarly, output units are located to the right of the second field.
Then tap on the first line to select the input value field. Using
Graffiti input or the pop-up keyboard, enter the value you would like
to convert. Numeric input is accepted in either integer, real or
scientific notation.
Examples:
2 6.022045e23
3.14159 6.63E-34
-32.2
International Users:
Please note that a comma "," may be used in place of the
decimal point "." as a digit separator by selecting the
appropriate "Numbers" selection within the "Formats"
category of the built-in "Preferences" application.
To perform the conversion, simply tap the "Convert" button. When the
calculated value is less than 0.000001 (1E-06) or greater than 1000000
(1E06) the output display is automatically switched into scientific
notation mode.
Example: ( To convert from kilometers to miles )
1. Tap on the category field, in the upper right corner of
the screen, to select "Length".
2. Tap on the input units (to the right of the first field
or line) and select "km". Note that you will need to tap
on the "down arrow" a few times to find the "km" unit of
measure.
3. Tap on the output units (to the right of the second field
or line) and select "mi"
4. Tap on the first field or line to begin entering the input
value. Either Graffiti or the pop-up keyboard may be used
to enter the input value.
5. Tap on the "Convert" button to perform the conversion.
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Contact Info
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Convert-It! is by dpw Designs
(c) 1998 All Rights Reserved
dpw Designs
P.O. Box 192
Norco, CA 91760-0192 USA
mail-to: dpw-designs@pe.net
http://www.pe.net/firm/dpw-designs
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Registration
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This application is offered as shareware. None of the features of
this product are limited or disabled in any way. It may be used on
a trial basis for 30 days. However, if you wish to continue using
it after this time, please register with us for the nominal fee
indicated. By registering, you will receive the latest version,
future updates, and a key to turn off the registration reminder.
PilotGear H.Q. ($10.00)
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PilotGear H.Q. accepts registrations by Visa, Mastercard, or
American Express. In addition to their secure online web page,
registrations may be placed by e-mail, postal mail, telephone
and fax.
1521 North Cooper, Suite 110 Tel: 817.461.3480
Arlington, TX 76011 USA Fax: 817.461.3482
mailto: software-orders@pilotgear.com
http://www2.viaweb.com/pilotgearsw/dpwdesigns.html
dpw Designs (Postal/Mail Only: $5.00)
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For registrations by mail, a form has been enclosed for your
convenience. Please print the enclosed file REGISTER.TXT,
follow the instructions, and mail to:
dpw Designs
P.O. Box 192
Norco, CA 91760-0192 USA
Please make sure to include the following information:
o Product Name
o HotSync User ID (Required for key)
o E-mail address (for return of your registration code)
o Check or money order (in U.S. funds) to dpw Designs
Please note that your HotSync User ID can be found in the following places
on your organizer:
o From the application launcher, select Convert-It. If the "Register
Convert-It" form does not appear automatically, tap "MENU" and select
"Register". Next, tap the "Register..." button to display the "Please
Enter Reg#" dialog. Your HotSync User ID follows the text "Name:".
o From the application launcher, select HotSync. Your HotSync User ID
follows the text "Welcome". If you are using a Palm III organizer,
your User ID is located in the upper right corner of the form.
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License Agreement
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We at dpw Designs are committed to providing quality, easy-to-use
software. While some effort has been made to ensure accuracy and that
this software will not cause any loss of data, use it at your own risk.
This software is provided as-is, with no warranties expressed or implied.
By using this software, you agree to indemnify the author of all damages
associated with the use of this software.
This archive is freely redistributable, provided it is made available
only in its complete unmodified form with no additional files and for
noncommercial purposes only. Any other use must have prior written
authorization from dpw Designs.
This application is offered as shareware. It may be used on a trial
basis for 30 days. However, if you wish to continue using it after
this time, please register with us for the nominal fee indicated. By
registering, you will receive the latest version, future updates, and
a key to turn off the registration reminder.
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Revision History
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1.05 30-Jun-98 - Added negative number input.
- Added scientific notation input.
- Changed height of "unit of measure" lists from 5
to 10 items.
- Corrected error in "Time/Frequency" category
when converting to/from Frequency and the input
value is zero (divide by zero).
- Corrected errors in 'Speed (angular)' category
when converting to/from: deg/min, rad/min.
- Corrected errors in 'Accel (angular)' category
when converting to/from: deg/min^2, rad/min^2
and rev/min^2.
1.04 25-May-98 - Added following conversion to 'Area' category:
o dkm^2
o hm^2
o hectares
- Added following conversions to 'Pressure category:
o mbar
o bar
o kg/m^2
- Added following conversion to 'Speed (linear)' category:
o in/s
- Added following conversions to 'Volume' category:
o teaspoon
o tablespoon
o acre-feet
- Added localized (international) number support for
input and output on PalmOS 2.0 and later devices.
- Updated conversion labels for consistency.
- Corrected errors in 'Time/Frequency' category
when converting between time and frequency.
- Corrected error in 'Speed (linear)' category when
when converting to/from revs/min.
1.03 3-May-98 - Modified main form to align fields.
- Changed 'Force' category name to 'Force/Weight'.
- Changed 'Time' category name to 'Time/Frequency'.
- Added the following conversions to 'Force/Weight':
o stone
o ton UK
- Added the following categories:
o acceleration (angular)
o acceleration (linear)
o speed (angular)
- Fixed minor registration bug when running under
PalmOS 3 (Palm III).
1.02 10-Apr-98 - Fixed errors in time conversions; 365 days/year.
- Added following time (frequency) conversions;
Hz, kHz, MHz, GHz.
1.01 8-Apr-98 - Fixed errors in time conversions; to/from minutes, hours
days, weeks, years.
- Added new unit of measure: Density.
- Modified registrations screens.
- Updated documentation.
1.0 4-Apr-98 Initial Release
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Copyright Statement
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Copyright 1998 by dpw Designs. All Rights Reserved
3Com, the 3Com logo and Graffiti are registered trademarks of 3Com
Corporation. PalmPilot, the PalmPilot logo, HotSync, and the Palm OS
are trademarks of 3Com Corporation.
WorkPad is a trademark of IBM.