CONVERT 1.4
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Convert is intended to be a extendable, easy-to-use, multi purpose conversion 
tool for the Psion S3a.

INSTALLATION
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To install Convert 1.4 you have to install a common application frame library 
(Sys$lib2.opo (version 2.43) in advance. 
Please refer to the installation note of this seperate package for further 
information.

* Copy the file Convert.opa to any \app directory
* Create a \app\convert directory on the same drive as with the OPA
* Copy into this directory the ressource and help files, whereby for 
  - english language you have to copy Conv01.rsc and Conv01.hlp and for
  - german language you have to copy Conv03.rsc and Conv03.hlp
* Install the application by using the install menu item from the system
  screen
* After running the program the first time, there will be a directory 
  \app\convert automatically created on the internal drive to store the 
  configuration file.

If you want to use the predefined conversion tables (*.CNV files):
* Copy the contents of 
  - german.zip (for german language) or
  - english.zip (for english language) 
  into any \CONVERT directory from the root

USAGE
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To convert any value into any other value within any conversion table simply
enter the digits. Any existing table entry can be edited by pressing the
enter key. To add/subtract a value from any table entry enter a leading
plus/minus symbol.

See also the online help for further information!

UPGRADING
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If you have already a version of Convert in use, please remove the old
configuration file \app\convert\convert.cfg!

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
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This application (version 1.4) is shareware, so if you use it, please 
register it!
No additional fee should be charged for it.
The package is to be kept unmodified and as it is.
Although the program has been tested extensively, the author can not be 
made responsible for any damage that could result from it's usage.
Make backup copies from your important data, which is always a good 
idea!

PROGRAM HISTORY
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Version 1.0
* First public S3a release

Version 1.1
* Bug-fixes

Version 1.2
* Usage of the much enhanced Sys$lib2.opo
* Auto-switching between fixed format and exp format to avoid overflow
* Bug-fixes in the on-screen editing functions

Version 1.3
* Bug-fix of line updating on escape keypress
* Implementation as 'bring' server and client (Thanks to Tom Dolbilin!)
* Quick scan with alpha search (registered users)

Version 1.3a
* Bug fix because of a small error in connection with the SysLib2 2.42

Version 1.4
* update only the relevant columns after recalculation, output format 
  changing (decimal point), escaping from editing
* fixed some minor bugs
* catch startup errors because of wrong parameters or files
* avoid result underflow (switch to scientific format)
* use the system screen defined currency format for a better reading of
  very large numbers (registered users only)

REGISTRATION:
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Convert 1.4 is Shareware, so if you use it, please register it!
If you register your copy of Convert you will receive a serial number
which enables you to access additional functions and you will be regularly
informed about new releases.

Registration is 10.00 USD in cash, cheque or international money transfer, or:
GO SWREG ID=2777 on Compuserve!

Contact me by CompuServe for any further questions, or by mail:

Thomas Nemec
Gladbeckstraáe 1/12a/10
2320 Schwechat, Austria
CIS 100024,3461

Thanks to all of you who helped me by sending error reports, 
technical informations and suggestions!

(C)1994 Thomas Nemec