The conversion form can be used to convert the currently displayed
value from one unit to another.
The conversion factors are contained within databases, or 'Projects'. Each conversion 'project'
can contain numerous 'families', and each family contains numerous conversion factors for like
units. For instance, a conversion family for "Length" would contain "Inches", "cm", "Light
years", etc.
'Projects' are selected by the dropdown list at the top left.
'Families' are selected by the dropdown list at the top right.
The current value will be converted from the selected unit in the left-hand list to
the selected unit in the right-hand list.
The current value is displayed above the 'from' list on the left hand
side, while the converted value is displayed above the 'to' list on the
right hand side. Tapping on any of the units will update the
display of the converted result.
The 'Apply' button will transfer the converted result to the current
register.
Registered versions:
Registered versions of 'Bob's Calculator' allow you to manipulate
(edit) the list of conversion factors, and allow you select and
manipulate alternate databases of conversion units.
You can modify entire databases (add, edit, copy, delete) using the
'Manage Projects' menu function.
You can modify the conversion families by selecting 'Edit...' from the
family drop-down list, then selecting the 'Record' menu functions.
You can modify the individual conversion units using the 'Record'
functions in the conversion form menu.
Note that if you create a new conversion database, you can share it
with another user by simply sending them the new database file which is
created. The database file will be named "BCalCvt_<name you
assign>.pdb". This file will be backed up to your backup
folder when you hotsynch.