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 unit of measure conversion tool for the
  Palm (tm) Connected Organizer.  Use it to convert numbers between
  different units of measurement.

  Features:

    o 23 measurement categories and nearly 250 conversion factors.
    o Recently used conversion list allows quick and easy selection
      of most commonly used conversions.
    o Auto-calculation for ease-of-use.
    o Double precision floating point math calculations.
    o Numeric or scientific notation (6.02e23) input and display.
    o Cut, Copy, Paste and Undo editing functions.
    o Localized (international) numeric input and display.
    o Runs on all Palm Connected Organizers; including the Pilot 1000(tm),
      Pilot 5000(tm), PalmPilot Personal(tm), PalmPilot Professional(tm),
      Palm III(tm), Palm IIIe(tm), Palm IIIx(tm), Palm V(tm), Palm VII(tm),
      the IBM WorkPad(tm), and the Symbol SPT1500(tm).


  The following units of measurement are supported:

    o Accel. (angular)      o Mass 
    o Accel. (linear)       o Moment of Inertia
    o Angle                 o Power
    o Area                  o Pressure
    o Density               o Speed (angular)
    o Energy & Work         o Speed (linear)
    o Flow                  o Temperature
    o Force & Weight        o Time/Frequency
    o Fuel Consumption      o Torque
    o Illuminance           o Viscosity (Dyn.)
    o Length                o Volume
                            o Volume/Area

  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 tm), including the original Pilot 1000 and 5000, the PalmPilot
  Personal and Professional, Palm III, Palm IIIe, Palm IIIx, Palm V, Palm VII,
  the IBM WorkPad and the Symbol SPT 1500 connected organizers.  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 CVTIT130.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. Using an archive utility (e.g. WinZip, PkZip, ZipMagic or
     StuffIt Expander), extract the files from the archive.

  3. If a previous version of the program has been installed,
     please delete it before proceeding.  If you are using a
     PalmOS 3 device (Palm III, Palm IIIe, Palm IIIx, Palm V,
     Palm VII, or have upgraded to PalmOS 3), first switch to
     the application launcher.  Next, tap the "MENU" icon on
     the silkscreen and select "Delete..." from the pull-down
     menu.  Select the desired program and then tap the "Done"
     button.  If your are using an earlier version organizer,
     simply use the built-in "Memory" application to delete
     the program.

  4. If you are already running Palm Desktop, click on the
     "Install" button and follow the prompts to install the
     program (.prc file) extracted in step 2 above.  Otherwise,
     select the Palm Desktop folder on your computer and run
     the Palm Install Tool to prepare the program for loading
     on your device.

  5. Next, synchronize (HotSync) your organizer to transfer
     the program from your computer to the organizer.


  For additional information, please consult the documentation supplied
  with your handheld organizer.


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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.


  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. The distance in miles is displayed.


  Several additional commands are available by tapping on the MENU
  icon located on the silkscreen below the display.  These commands
  include:

    Commands

      Swap            Exchange input (upper) value and unit of measure
                      for output (lower) value and unit of measure.

      Clear           Clear input (upper) and output (lower) values.

      Recent...       Display a list of the ten (10) most recently used
                      conversions.  A conversion may be selected by
                      tapping on it (e.g. km -> miles)

      Register...     Display the registration information screen. This
                      screen is only displayed if the application has
                      not been registered.


    Edit

      Undo            Undo the last edit operation.

      Cut             Remove the highlighted text from the field and
                      place into the clipboard.

      Copy            Copy the highlighted text from the field into
                      the clipboard.

      Paste           Place the text into the clipboard.

      Keyboard        Display the numeric keyboard, for data entry.


    Options

      About Convert-It! Basic information on Convert-It and version number.


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Contact Info
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  Convert-It! is by dpw Designs
  (c) 1998-1999 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.

  The registration fee for Convert-It! is $10.00


  PalmGear H.Q.
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    PalmGear 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.

      2500 East Randol Mill Road, Suite 117       Tel: 817.640-6558
      Arlington, Texas  76017           USA       Fax: 817.640-6614

      mailto: software-orders@palmgear.com
   
      http://www2.viaweb.com/pilotgearsw/dpwdesigns.html
          

  dpw Designs  (Postal/Mail Only)
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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:

      - Product Name (Convert-It, Lease-It, etc.)
      - Pilot User Name (Required for registration code)
      - E-mail address (for return of your registration code)
      - Check or money order (in U.S. funds) payable to dpw Designs


  Please note that your pilot User Name can be found in the following places
  on your organizer:

    o From the application launcher, select Convert-It!  Next, tap the
      "Register..." button to display the "Please Enter Reg#" dialog.
      Your Pilot User Name follows the text "Name:".

    o From the application launcher, select HotSync.  If you are using a
      Palm OS 3 device (Palm III, Palm IIIe, Palm IIIx, Palm V, Palm VII or
      have upgraded to PalmOS 3), your Pilot User Name is located in the
      upper right corner of the form.  If you are using an earlier version
      organizer, your Pilot User Name follows the text "Welcome".


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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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  1.3     22-Aug-99  o Auto-calculate feature added.
                     o Added the following conversions:
                        - Luminance   New category.
                        - Mass        Added: dram (troy), pounds (troy)
                        - Volume      Added: fluid ounce (UK), pint (UK),
                                      pint (dry), quart (UK), quart (dry),

  1.2     1-Jun-99   o Increased width of input/output fields.

  1.1    20-May-99   o Added the ability to select pick a conversion
                       from a list of recent conversions.
                     o Added the ability to retain units of measure
                       in each category, when switching categories.
                     o Added new menu commands:
                       - "Clear"   Clear input field.
                       - "Swap"    Swap contents and units of fields.
                       - "Recent"  Select a recently used conversion.
                     o Fixed interpretation error when using localized
                       number input/output support, due to bug in PalmOS
                       StrDelocalizeNumber() function.
                     o Now over 235 conversion factors.  Added following:
                       - Energy/Work      Added: kcal
                       - Flow             Added: Barrels/h
                       - Force/Weight     Added: tons(metric)
                       - Fuel Consumption
                       - Length           Added: fathoms, shots, cables
                       - Mass             New category
                       - Power            Added hp (metric)
                       - Pressure         Added: in Hg, mm H20, KPa, MPa
                       - Speed            Speed of Light
                       - Viscosity
                       - Volume           Fixed slight error in constants.
                       - Volume/Area      New category.
                       - Weight           Added grain (gr.)

  1.05   30-Jun-98 o Added negative number input.
                   o Added scientific notation input.
                   o Changed height of "unit of measure" lists from 5
                     to 10 items.
                   o Corrected error in "Time/Frequency" category
                     when converting to/from Frequency and the input
                     value is zero (divide by zero).
                   o Corrected errors in 'Speed (angular)' category
                     when converting to/from: deg/min, rad/min.
                   o 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 o Added following conversion to 'Area' category:
                       - dkm^2
                       - hm^2
                       - hectares
                   0 Added following conversions to 'Pressure category:
                       - mbar
                       - bar
                       - kg/m^2 
                   o Added following conversion to 'Speed (linear)' category:
                       - in/s
                   o Added following conversions to 'Volume' category:
                       - teaspoon
                       - tablespoon
                       - acre-feet
                   o Added localized (international) number support for
                     input and output on PalmOS 2.0 and later devices.
                   o Updated conversion labels for consistency.
                   o Corrected errors in 'Time/Frequency' category
                     when converting between time and frequency.
                   o Corrected error in 'Speed (linear)' category when
                     when converting to/from revs/min.

  1.03   3-May-98  o Modified main form to align fields.
                   o Changed 'Force' category name to 'Force/Weight'.
                   o Changed 'Time' category name to 'Time/Frequency'.
                   o Added the following conversions to 'Force/Weight':
                       - stone
                       - ton UK
                   o Added the following categories:
                       - acceleration (angular)
                       - acceleration (linear)
                       - speed (angular)
                   o Fixed minor registration bug when running under
                     PalmOS 3 (Palm III).

  1.02  10-Apr-98  o Fixed errors in time conversions; 365 days/year.
                   o Added following time (frequency) conversions;
                     Hz, kHz, MHz, GHz.

  1.01   8-Apr-98  o Fixed errors in time conversions; to/from minutes, hours
                     days, weeks, years.
                   o Added new unit of measure: Density.
                   o Modified registrations screens.
                   o Updated documentation.

  1.0    4-Apr-98  Initial Release


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Copyright Statement
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  Copyright  1998 - 1999 by dpw Designs.  All Rights Reserved

  3Com, the 3Com logo, Graffiti are HotSync are  registered trademarks of
  Palm Computing, Inc., 3Com Corporation or its subsidiaries.  PalmPilot,
  Palm III, Palm IIIx, Palm V and PalmOS are trademarks of 3Com Corporation
  or its subsidiaries.

  WorkPad is a trademark of IBM.

  SPT1500 is a trademark of Symbol Technologies.  

  All other brands and product names may be trademarks or registered
  trademarks of their respective owners.
