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- Convert V2.0
- ------------
-
- This program can be used to perform conversions between a
- variety of different weights and measures. The program itself
- now performs over 150 different conversions!
-
- Installation is extremely simple. Just copy the CONVERT.APP
- file into your APP directory. Then create a CONVERT directory,
- and place the CONVERT.CFG file, and the CONVERT.DBF file into
- this directory. Select Install from the APPS menu on your system
- screen, and choose to install CONVERT.APP.
-
- After installing, you should have the following installed
- on your system:
-
- \APP\CONVERT.OPA
- \APP\CONVERT\CONVERT.DBF
- \APP\CONVERT\CONVERT.CFG
-
- Operation is also extremely simple.
-
- The program will show the credits and the registration
- message, and then take you straight to the Main Menu. From
- here you simply select the type of conversion you wish to
- perform from the Convert menu. e.g. linear measure for
- converting between inches and feet.
-
- A dialog containing the various choices will appear. Use
- the left, right, up and down arrows to select between the
- units of conversion. Press S to swap the two units of
- conversion around. Once you are happy with your choices,
- press ENTER, and you will then be taken to the Conversion
- Dialog.
-
- Here you must enter the value that you wish to be converted
- and press ENTER. The Series 3 will then display the answer
- and wait for you to press a key. You will then be taken back
- to the Conversion Dialog for another conversion using the
- same units of measurement. If you do not wish to make another
- conversion using these measures you simply press ESC. To exit
- from the units selection, press ESC. Finally to exit the
- program press ESC at the Main Menu.
-
- To change the number of decimal places move to the other menu
- and select Decimal Places. The program comes with a default of
- 2 decimal places.
-
- You are prompted to enter the Number of decimal places. This
- is the number of decimal places that the value to be converted
- and the final converted result will be displayed to. You can
- have a maximum of nine decimal places. Once you have set the
- number of decimal places, you will be returned to the main
- menu.
-
- Bug Fixes / Upgrades
- --------------------
-
- Version 1.0 released 1/1/94
-
- Version 1.1 released 26/3/94
-
- - Fixed Centigrade / Fahrenheit Conversion Bug. Now converts
- properly.
-
- - Decimal Place setup is now held in a configuration file, and
- does not need to be set every time you start up the program.
- Program comes with a setting of 2 decimal places. Decimal
- Place setup can be changed from a new menu (Setup).
-
- Version 2.0 released 15/11/94
-
- - Completely revamped menu system, and the selecting of various
- conversions. Selection is hopefully quicker, and easier to do.
- Also added swap feature allowing easy switching between
- different units. Due to this change, the program now works on
- the Series 3!
-
- - Added extra conversions to the program.
-
- - Completely rewrote the original code, compacting it from 13K
- to 4K!.
-
- - The conversion values are now held in a file (CONVERT.DBF).
-
- - Added registration via a code.
-
- Registering...
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-
- This program is shareware. If you enjoy using it or find it
- useful, please support the author by sending £5.00 to the
- following address:
-
- Nick Haworth
- 3 Petersfield Rd,
- Duxford,
- Cambridge,
- CB2 4SF
- (E-mail address: nickh@cam.dungeon.com)
-
- Registered Users
- ----------------
- If you have previously registered the program, just write to
- me and I will register you for the new version free of charge.
-
- And finally...
- --------------
- If you have any comments/queries or suggestions for the
- program, do not hesitate to write to me at the above address.
-
- * Ideas for the program are more likely to be taken into
- account if you register the program! *
-
- I am also available as a freelance programmer. Please write to
- me at the above address for details.
-
- Thanx a lot! Your support ensures the future development of
- Psion applications! Enjoy!!
-