You must read and agree to the Conditions of Use below prior to use ------------------------------------------------------------------- ConVert Version V1.1-4 for Psion Series 3a. =========================================== Author: David Howard-Jones, 28th December 1995, All rights reserved See "History" for details of all modifications. Introduction ============ Convert provides: o Conversion for common units of measurement e.g.: Distance, Weight, Speed, Temperature, Area, Volume, Pressure..and others. o Currency conversion (inc. taxes, etc.) allowing you to + add, list, modify, and delete currencies + select up to 13 currency to be simultaneously displayed and converted + easy modification of currencies displayed + unlimited size of currency database o Full use of HELP, MENU, and DIAMOND features (file and memory restrictions excepted) o Ability to import and exports values to the Psion Series 3a Calculator o History - the ability to recall previous conversions o Choice of UK or US imperial measurements and more. See "Help" for more details. Conditions of Use ================= My granting you permission to use ConVert is subject to you agreeing to the following conditions: 1. The software may be used freely and without royalty provided it is not used for commercial purposes or financial gain. 2. You may only copy and distribute copies of this software in the same form as you receive it, without any files being removed, altered or added. 3. You agree to not attempt to reverse compile, modify, translate or disassemble this software, in whole or in part. 4. The author will not be responsible for the use or inability to use this software under any circumstances, and is not liable in any event for any damages and consequences (including any lost profit, lost moneys or loss of data) following the use of this software. 5. This software is supplied as is, and without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. You accept sole responsibility and risk for the quality, reliability, and suitability of the software at all times when it is used. 6. You agree that the author retains all rights to the software. If you do not accept the above, then DO NOT USE THIS SOFTWARE. Should you wish to use ConVert in a commercial role, then you must seek the author's permission for which I reserve the right to request payment. If you accept the above then I grant you the right to use this version of ConVert, and hope you find it useful. Please find a few moments to offer feedback and constructive suggestions on how it could be improved! Files ===== ConVert is distributed in the form of a .ZIP file containing the following files: readme.txt this file cnvert.opa executable code cnvert.rsc help file To use ConVert, place cnvert.opa in your \APP directory, cnvert.rsc in your \OPD directory and install the program via the "Install" option in the Series 3a's system Menu in the usual way. If you are upgrading, simply overwrite the existing files. Any existing currency database is also fully compatible with the new version. If you are pushed for space, the help file can be deleted. However I strongly recommend you keep the file for a few weeks until you are familiar with ConVert's functionality. History ======= Version Edit Description ------- ---- ----------- V1.1 4. US Pressure display now shows US Ton sq.In and sq.Ft 3. Fixed bug which sometimes meant values arn't exchanged with the Psion Calculator and caused occasional Divide by zero on start up. 2. Changed currency database field names & help:- * More descriptive names "Full name" rather than Country "Short name" rather than "Code" "Display priority" rather than "Class" * Short names now up to 9 characters long not 6 * Improved Help V1.0 1. First release Background ========== I wrote this software to replace the various conversion tables supplied at the front of the numerous diaries I have previously owned prior to purchasing a Psion 3a. I wrote it to suit my tastes and I no idea if it suits anyone else's! I did investigate the various conversion factors, however, mistakes may have been made and if you spot any errors, please let me know. I do not intend to charge for this or future versions of this software but reserve the right to do so should I wish! As the first release of software ensure you take the usual precautions you would (or should) normally take when installing new software. Finally and as an acknowledgment to those folks that have made their programs and examples freely available to the rest of us, many thanks indeed. I hope this software is of use to one of you. If you have any comments or suggestions about ConVert, please mail me. I cannot provide formal support or even guarantee a response, however I would be pleased to hear from you. See the "About ConVert" option on how to mail me. Finally, if I have forgotten any acknolwedgements (in error), then please forgive me! Regards and enjoy, David Howard-Jones.