

Convert-It!
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Thank you for using Convert-It!, the premier unit of measure conversion
tool for the Palm(tm) Connected Organizer.

Before using this software, read the license agreement.  By using this
software, you agree to the terms of the license.


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Table of Contents
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  - Description
  - System Requirements
  - Installing
  - Using the Application
  - Contact Info
  - Registration
  - Technical Support
  - 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 41 measurement categories and nearly 500 conversion factors

    o Customizable list of conversion categories - list only the
      conversions frequently used

    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 (e.g. 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 Computing Platform 1.0 and later devices -
      this includes (but is not limited to) the Pilot 1000/5000,
      Personal, Professional, Palm III, IIIx, IIIe, IIIxe, V, Vx, VII,
      VIIx, and m100 as well as the IBM WorkPad, Handspring Visor,
      TRG Pro, Symbol 1500, 1700, 1733/1734, Kyocera QCP 6035,
      Sony CLIE and other devices running Palm OS 1.0 or later


  Convert-It supports the following units of measurement:

    o Accel. (angular)          o Magnetic Field Str.
    o Accel. (linear)           o Magnetic Flux
    o Angle                     o Magnetic Flux Dens.
    o Area                      o Magnetomotive Force
    o Capacitance               o Mass
    o Charge                    o Moment of Inertia
    o Concentration             o Power
    o Conductance               o Pressure
    o Data Capacity             o Radix(base) / ASCII
    o Data Rate                 o SI Prefixes
    o Density                   o Speed (angular)
    o Electric Field Str.       o Speed (linear)
    o Energy & Work             o Temperature
    o Flow                      o Thermal Conduct.
    o Force & Weight            o Time & Frequency
    o Fuel Consumption          o Torque
    o Heat Capacity             o Viscosity-Dyn.
    o Heat Flow Rate            o Viscosity-Kine.
    o Illuminance               o Volume
    o Length                    o Volume / Area
    o Luminance


  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 compatible with all devices running Palm OS 1.0 and later
  operating systems.  This includes (but is not limited to) the Pilot
  1000/5000, Personal, Professional, Palm III, IIIx, IIIe, IIIxe, V, Vx,
  VII, VIIx, and m100 as well as the IBM WorkPad, Handspring Visor, TRG Pro,
  Symbol 1500, 1700, 1733/1734, Kyocera QCP 6035, Sony CLIE and other
  devices running Palm OS 1.0 or later.  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", "organizer" or simply
  the "device".


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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. If a previous version of Convert-It! has been installed, please delete
     it before proceeding.  If you are using a Palm OS 3.x or later device,
     first switch to the application launcher.  Next, tap the MENU icon on
     the silkscreen area of your organizer, and select "Delete..." from the
     menu.  Select "Convert-It" and then tap the "Delete..." button.  If
     you are using an earlier version organizer, use the built-in "Memory"
     application to delete the existing version of Convert-It!.

  2. Using an archive utility (such as WinZip, ZipMagic, Stuffit Expander),
     extract the required files from the archive to your computer.

       README.TXT    Documentation in text format (this file).
       REGISTER.TXT  dpw Designs Software Registration form.
       CVT_IT.PRC    Convert-It! application program.

       WinZip            Nico Mak Computing, Inc.  http://www.winzip.com
       ZipMagic          Ontrack/Mijenix           http://www.zipmagic.com
       Stuffit Expander  Aladdin Systems           http://www.aladdinsys.com
       
  3. If you are already running the "Palm Desktop" on your computer, click
     on the "Install" button, and follow the prompts to install Convert-It!
     Otherwise, select the "Palm Desktop" folder on your computer and run
     the "Palm Install Tool" to install the CVT_IT.PRC program file.

  5. Finally, synchronize (HotSync) your organizer to your computer to
     complete the transfer of Convert-It! to your organizer.


  For additional information, please consult the documentation supplied
  with your 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

      Preferences     Customize the list of conversions, by individually
                      enabling conversion categories

      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
  Copyright 1998-2001, All Rights Reserved

    dpw Designs
    Software Registrations
    P.O. Box 192
    Norco, CA  92860-0192  USA

      mailto:dpw-designs@pe.net

      http://www.pe.net/firm/dpw-designs


  Don't forget to see our web site for other software products 
  for the Palm Connected Organizers, including:

    Lease-It!

    Lease-It! is the fast, flexible and easy-to-use lease calculator for
    the Palm Connected Organizer.  Use it to help you negotiate the best
    possible deal on a lease.  Lease-It! helps you analyze where your
    money is going, and can help to take the mystery out of leasing.  


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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


  dpw Designs
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    We accept registration orders online, and by mail.  You may purchase
    a registered version from our website at:

      http://www.pe.net/firm/dpw-designs/products/cvt_it/cvt_it.html


    For registrations by mail, a form has been enclosed for your
    convenience.  Please print the enclosed file REGISTER.TXT, follow
    the instructions and mail it to:

      dpw Designs
      P.O. Box 192
      Norco, CA  92860-0192    USA


    Please make sure to include the following information:

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


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

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

    o From the application launcher, select HotSync.  If you are using a
      Palm OS 3.x device, your Palm User Name is located in the upper
      right corner of the form.  If you are using an earlier version
      organizer, your Palm User Name follows the text "Welcome".


  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.

      http://store.yahoo.com/pilotgearsw/convertit.html

      2500 East Randol Mill Road, Suite 117
      Arlington, TX  76011    USA

      Sales: 800-741-9070
      Tel: 817.640-6558
      Fax: 817.640-6614
      mailto: software-orders@palmgear.com


  Handango
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    Handango accepts registrations by VISA, Mastercard, Discover or
    American Express on their secure online web page.

    http://www.handango.com

    http://www.handango.com/basket.jsp?siteId=1&homePath=HANDANGO&addItem=777

 
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Technical Support
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  Should you have any difficulties with our products, the following
  resources are available to you:

    o Please read the online information provided at our website.  This
      will often have the answer to your question.

    o If you do not find the answer to your problem there, please use our
      online support form, or contact us via e-mail.

        http://www.pe.net/firm/dpw-designs/support/support.html

        mailto: dpw-designs@pe.net


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License Agreement
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  This is a legal agreement between you and dpw Designs covering your use
  of Convert-It!  Be sure to read the following agreement before using this
  software.  IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, DO NOT USE
  THE SOFTWARE AND DESTROY ALL COPIES OF IT.

  Terms

  This Software is distributed as shareware.  dpw Designs grants you a
  non-exclusive license to use the Software for a period of 30 days for 
  evaluation purposes only.  After 30 days, you are required to purchase a
  copy.  If you do not purchase a copy after 30 days, you are required to
  remove the Software from your computer and/or device.

  Warranty

  This Software is provided on an "AS IS" basis, without warranty of any
  kind.  The entire risk as to the quality and performance of the Software
  is borne by you.  Should the Software prove defective, you, and not dpw
  Designs assume the entire cost of any service and repair.

  Distribution

  This Software may be redistributed for non-commercial purposes only,
  provided that it is made available only in its complete unmodified form
  with no additional files,  and all users agree to the terms of this
  license agreement.  Any other use must have prior written authorization
  from dpw Designs.

  Title

  dpw Designs retains all title, ownership and intellectual property rights
  to the Software.  This Software is protected by the copyright laws and
  treaties of the United States. 

  Termination

  The license will terminate automatically if you fail to comply with the
  limitations described herein.  On termination, you must destroy all copies
  of the Software and Documentation.


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Revision History
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  1.7     13-Feb-01  o Fixed error in distribution .prc which resulted in
                       invalid conversions.

  1.6     12-Feb-01  o New Features (nearly 500 conversion factors)
                       - Customizable list of conversion categories - list
                         only the conversions frequently used
                       - Updated user interface (main form)
                     o New Conversions:
                       - Acceleration: nautical mi/h^2
                       - Concentration category
                       - Data Capacity category
                       - Data Rate category
                       - Energy: btu, at. mass unit, g, kg
                       - Flow: Mgal/day, barrels/day
                       - Length: rods, point, pica, parsec
                       - Mass: eV, keV, MeV
                       - Pressure: N/mm^2, kgf/mm, kgf/cm, torr
                       - Speed: Mach
                       - Time: ps, year (solar), Century
                       - Volume: bushel, peck
                     o Conversion factor corrections:
                       - Magnetic Flux Density: gamma description missing
                       - Energy/Work: eV value factor, corrected mislabeled
                         units of quad, therm(US), them(EC), erg, eV, MeV
                       - Length: Cable
                       - Power: Btu/s, Btu/m

  1.5     31-Dec-99  o Fixed SI Prefix inversion problem

  1.4     30-Dec-99  o More conversion factors (over 150 added)
                     o Added number base conversions
                       (binary, octal, decimal, hexadecimal and ASCII) 

  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 Palm OS
                       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 Palm OS 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
                     Palm OS 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/Trademark Statement
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  Copyright  1998-2001 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 and PalmOS are trademarks of 3Com Corporation or its subsidiaries.

  WorkPad is a trademark of IBM.

  SYMBOL is a registered trademark of Symbol Technologies.  

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