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!Converter (v1.06) -- © Graham Hick, 1995
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=== 1. Introduction ======================================================
This program is a (hopefully) useful utility to convert between various
things. It derives from the previously released !AngleConv (1.03) and
!BaseConv (1.03).
=== 2. Using the program =================================================
When the program has loaded, select 'Angle', 'Base' or 'SWI' from the
icon-bar menu...
2.1 Angle conversion
Type the number you wish to convert into the relevant box and press
Return. Unfortunately some inaccuracies can arise, especially when
converting to and from radians (due to finite accuracy (shame...))
2.2 Base conversion
Simply type the number you wish to convert into the relevent box, and
press Return. You can convert to and from any base you want, using the
box on the last line. Just type a new base (from 2 to 36) into the
'Base' box and press Return. (The digits of the higher bases are taken
from 0-9, A-Z.)
Conversions are entirely unsigned - so numbers range from 0 to
4294967295. Roman numerals will only be converted from 1 up to 9999.
2.3 SWI conversion
This converts between SWI names and numbers. Type the number/name you
wish to convert into the relevent box, and press Return.
=== 3. Misc program features =============================================
3.1 Hi-res sprites
If you are in a high-res mode (i.e. 1:1 pixel aspect ratio) when the
program starts, it will load high-resolution versions of the sprites
which it uses. As I can't use all screen modes (I only have a VGA
monitor) and I haven't tested it with third-party screen modes (such
as those provided by whizzy graphics cards) or Risc PC screen modes, I
can't guarantee that this works with your set-up. If it doesn't, then
please let me know, and tell me what screen mode(s) you are using, so
I can figure something out.
=== 4. Version history ===================================================
!AngleConv/!Baseconv 1.01 (Date Unknown)
* First release versions.
!AngleConv/!Baseconv 1.02 (Date Unknown)
* Bug fixed in Wimp_Poll loop, which stopped F12 working when typing
into a box.
* Decent error routines implemented. It doesn't try to redraw the whole
screen when an error occurs.
!AngleConv/!Baseconv 1.03 (15 Apr 1994)
Added 3D templates for RISC OS 3.10, and hi-res sprites. Moved
application's sprites into private sprite area (rather than Wimp
sprite pool...)
!Converter 1.04 (29 Sep 1994)
* First release in this format.
* Modified templates, supporting P in indirection string.
!Converter 1.05 (04 Jan 1995)
* Added Roman numerals.
* Tidied up templates and app icon.
* Fixed caret-positioning bug.
* Removed RISC OS 2 templates, as they seemed a bit pointless. (If you
don't like this, tell me.)
* Re-organised this help file slightly.
!Converter 1.06 (12 Apr 1995)
* Changed app icon (again?).
* Added interactive help support.
* Improved the documentation quite a bit.
* Fixed the odd "Too many nested structures" bug.
=== 5. Future changes ====================================================
* Search for parts of SWI names, e.g. all SWIs with "Icon" in their
names.
* Signed/unsigned option(s) in Base conversion.
* Ideally the whole thing should be re-written in a user-extensible
form, so you can create your own windows for converting anything you
like!
=== 6. Copyright? ========================================================
This program is "Freeware". As far as I am concerned, this means that you
can distribute it to anyone and everyone, PROVIDING that all files within
the !Converter directory are included in their original form, and you
don't make any profit from distribution.
If you feel that you could do better, please send your improvements or
suggestions to me (see below) rather than distributing them all over the
place, as this can lead to large amounts of confusion.
=== 7. Contact ===========================================================
Well done. You have found the interesting bit at the end of the
documentation - how to insult the author. Seriously, software developers,
whether professional or unpaid, always desperately need feedback from
users. So if you have ANY comments, suggestions, improvements or bugs to
report, then PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do not hesitate to get in touch with me.
And here's how:
Either at home
33 Ashley Piece
Ramsbury
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 2QE
Tel: Marlborough (01672) 20564
[this will change to 520564 some time during June 1995]
or at college (until July 1995 at least)
22 Ridgefield Road
Oxford
OX4 3BT
Tel: Oxford (01865) 798151
[if this doesn't work, leave a message on (01865) 272727]
Fax: Oxford (01865) 272705
E-mail: graham.hick@keble.oxford.ac.uk
m92gjh@ecs.ox.ac.uk
All communication WILL be replied to. Thank you for your attention.
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