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Convert2 is an engineering/scientific unit converter which provides thousands of unit conversions. Conversions supplied with Convert2 are based upon ASTM E 380 - 86, Standard for Metric Practice.

How To...

Add a  Conversion

Copy Conversion to Clipboard

Find Conversion

Order the Licensed Version of Convert2

Use Calculator

Use Editor

Convert2 Commands

Convert2 Buttons

Format Menu

Tools Menu

Calculator Commands

Calculator Buttons

Editor Commands

Data Menu

Editor Buttons


Add  Conversion
Add a Conversion to the Database

To add a conversion to the database, select a category from Convert2 by clicking in the category listbox. Open the editor by choosing Tools Editor from the menu or by clicking on the editor button [image].

The conversions listbox now displays conversion factors. Generally, one of the unit factors has a value of 1. This unit is the base unit. To add a new conversion determine the factor required to convert from the base unit to the new unit and enter it in the factor field.

Example: Category angle

Name	Symbol	Type	Factor

degree	deg	US	0.0174533

degree	°	US	0.0174533

minute	min	US	0.000290888

radian	rad	SI	1

to add the conversion factor for revolution (rev):

1 revolution = 6.28318531 radian so enter 6.28318531 in the revolution factor field.

After entering the conversion to be added or modified, choose Data Add or Data Swap from the menu or by clicking on the buttons [image] or [image]. Data Add adds the conversion to the database, and Data Swap replaces the data in the database with the new data.


Clipboard
Conversion to Clipboard

To copy the factor or result to the clipboard for use in other programs, click on the factor or result you wish to copy while holding down the shift key. If using the keyboard only, hold the shift key down while pressing the up or down cursor key.

After performing the previous sequence, the conversion in the form Y Unit1 = Y Unit2 may be copied to the clipboard by pressing the copy [image] or choosing Format Copy from the menu.


Find Conversion

To find a conversion...

1. Select the appropriate category by clicking in the category list box

2. Select, by clicking, the unit you wish to convert from. The  unit you wish to convert from should now be highlighted and marked in the right column by the less than < sign. The multiplication factors (conversions) for all other units are now displayed in the Multiply By column.


Order Convert2
Order the Licensed Version of Convert2

The Convert2 Shareware program may be distributed freely and run up to 1 month.

To receive the licensed version send $19.95 + $3.00 s/h to:

Legacy Systems

P.O. Box 4146

Redondo Beach, CA 90278.

Or call (310) 540-6016 (24 hours) to order by credit card.

* Educational, Corporate, and Government P.O.s are accepted.

* California residents add $1.65 sales tax.   * C.O.D. add $5.00 per order.


Using the Calculator
Use Calculator

To use the calculator...

1. Input the number you wish to convert by using the keyboard, clicking on the screen keyboard, or pasting from the clipboard.

2. Press

3. The converted values for all other units are now displayed in the Multiply By column.

4. Other keys perform the following functions...

Button	Function

Closes calculator

Pastes number from clipboard

Calculates conversion

Backspace


Using the Editor
Use Editor

To use the editor...

1. Select, by clicking in the Convert2 window, the unit you wish to edit. Open the Editor window  by choosing the Tools Editor from the menu or by clicking the

 button.

2. The conversion unit fields to edit will appear in the Editor edit boxes.

3. The following functions may now be performed...

Button	Menu Item	Function

Data New	Clears fields for new data

Data Add	Adds new conversion unit

Data Purge	Purges selected conversion unit

Data Swap	Replaces conversion unit with new data

Edit Undo	Undoes last command

Edit Cut	Cuts selected text or number

Edit Copy	Copies selected text or number

Edit Paste	Pastes text or number from clipboard

Data Statistics	Provides conversion statistics

Closes editor


Convert Buttons

Convert2 provides single button click access to menu commands.

Button	Menu Item	Function

Tools Editor	Open Editor

Tools Calculator	Open Calculator

Format Copy	Copy Conversion to clipboard

Format Scientific	Scientific number format

Format Precision	Select significant digits

Format Precision	Select significant digits

About Help	Help

Closes Convert


Calculator Buttons

Convert2 provides single button click access to menu commands.

Button	Function

Closes calculator

Pastes number from clipboard

Calculates conversion

Backspace


Editor Buttons

Convert2 provides single button click access to menu commands.

Button	Menu Item	Function

Data New	Clears fields for new data

Data Add	Adds new conversion unit

Data Purge	Purges selected conversion unit

Data Swap	Replaces conversion unit with new data

Edit Undo	Undoes last command

Edit Cut	Cuts selected text or number

Edit Copy	Copies selected text or number

Edit Paste	Pastes text or number from clipboard

Data Statistics	Provides conversion statistics

Closes editor


Tools Menu

The Tools menu includes commands that enable you to open the Calculator and Editor tools.

Calculator

Provides a calculator for inputting values to be converted. Values may be input using the mouse, the keyboard or pasted from the clipboard.

Editor

Provides an editor for adding, purging, or swapping conversion factors.


Format Menu

The Format menu includes commands that enable you to change the way numerical data is displayed.

Copy Conversion

Copies the conversion selected in the form Y Unit1 = Y Unit2 by first clicking on the factor or result you wish to copy while holding down the shift key.

Precision (Significant Digits)

Checked value is the number of significant digits displayed. Computations are always performed to 15 digit precision.

Scientific

When checked, displays numbers in scientific or exponential notation in the range of 2.2E-308 to 1.8E+308. When unchecked, displays numbers in general notation.


Data Menu

The Editor Data menu includes commands that enable you to clear fields for new data, add a new conversion unit, purge a selected conversion unit, and replace a conversion unit with new data.

For more information, select  Editor Buttons or click here.