Conversion Calculator
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This program, Freeware version 1.0 for the Series 3a/3c, started off life as an 
experiment for converting imperial measures to metric and visaversa, then it just 
grew from there!  I find it useful and believe that tools such as this one should 
be free, I hope you find it as useful as I do.


Installation
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The zip file should contain the following files:

		Readme.txt (this file)
		Convert.opa (15,123 bytes)
		Robot15.fon (1,712 bytes)

1) To install just copy Convert.opa to the "\APP\" directory on the internal 
   drive or any Flash disk;
2) To add the optional font for the calculator display, create a "\FON\" directory on 
   M: or A: or B: (it does not matter which drive) and copy the Robot14.fon file to 
   this newly created "\FON\" directory.
3) From the Psion System screen select the Menu for Apps->Install, select the disk 
   where you placed the opa file in step 1 then select Convert.opa from the 
   "File: Name" list;


On running the conversion calculator for the first time, it will create a small file 
(629 bytes) in the "\APP\" directory on the internal disk.  This file contains the 
details for 20 configurable conversions intended for currency conversion.

On-line help is provided and can be accessed from the menu or the Help key.  However, 
I have also included the help details at the end of this file.


Disclaimer
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Though every effort has been made to test this program and to ensure that the 
conversion factors are correct (except the currency rates!) the author can accept 
no responsibility for any loss or damage caused by the use of this program.


Features
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This calculator provides a number of standard conversions, including Temperature 
and speed.  Standard currency conversion is also available which can be set by 
the user to reflect the current exchange rates.  Also basic calculation functions 
(+ - * /) are provided.  Negative numbers and fixing the number of decimal points 
(useful for currency calculations) are also provided.


Conversions
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The following conversions are built into the calculator:

Length:-
	Inches to Centimetres
	Feet to Metres
	Miles to Kilometres
	UK Nautical Miles to Kilometres
	International Nautical Miles to Kms

Area:-
	Square inches to Square cm
	Square feet to Square metres
	Square yards to Square metres
	Acres to Hectares
	Square miles to Square kilometres

Volume:-
	Cubic inches to Cubic cm
	UK Pints to Litres
	UK gallons to Litres
	Cubic feet to Cubic metres
	Cubic feet to litres
	UK gallons to US gallons

Weight:-
	Ounces to Grams
	Pounds to Kilograms
	Stones to Kilograms
	Tons (imperial) to Tonnes (metric)

Velocity:-
	MPH to KPH
	MPH to Knots

Temperature:-
	Fahrenheit to Celsius

Number Base:-
	Binary (Base 2) Represented with a leading '&'
	Hex (Base 16) Represented with a leading '$'
	Octal (Base 8) Represented with a leading '%'


The User defined Conversions
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Using the application, it is possible to define your own conversion rates, the 
intended use for this is for currencies.  20 Exchange rates are preset in these 
user definable conversions.


Comments and Suggestions
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If you have any comments on the program or suggestions for improvments and additions
then please e-mail me at: David_N_Steer@GB.COOPERS.COM.  Though I may not be able to
reply directly, your comments and suggestions will be taken into account.