
           UNITS32 Version 2000.11.08
       Copyright 1998-2000 by John le Welsch
           All Rights Reserved.


UNITS32 is worth... the time you will spare, and a travel into new dimensions.
This file contains important information regarding the current version of this product. It is highly recommended that you read the entire document. John le Welsch welcomes your constructive comments and suggestions. Please use the information provided in this file to contact us.


CONTENT OF THIS FILE
- License
- Features of the Program
- Known Issues
- Installation
- Additional Information
- Documentation
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Registration, Prices
- Payments
- Contact Address 

 
 

LICENSE AGREEMENT

You may use, copy and distribute this program solely for demonstration purposes, only in unmodified form with all the files attached to the shareware package, without registration keys and without charging money for it.
By using this version of UNITS32 you are consenting to be bound by agreement to the following:
1. You MUST contact John le Welsch regarding commercial distribution of UNITS32 (the "Software"). Any such distribution without prior written consent from John le Welsch is strictly prohibited.
2. This is an agreement between you (the "User") and John le Welsch (the "Company"). John le Welsch has granted you, the user, a limited license to use UNITS32 (the "Software"). You agree not to copy, decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble, modify, adapt, translate, transfer, rent, or license the Software or any part of it (including the accompanying files), nor to create derivative works based upon any part of the Software.
3. All rights, including copyright, are reserved and remain the exclusive property of John le Welsch. No part of the Software and the accompanying files may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or manual, including photocopy, reproduction on the internet, recording on any information storage or retrieval system, without the prior written consent of John le Welsch.
4. The right to use, granted by this agreement, remains in force until it is terminated. It shall be terminated without notice if you do not comply with the terms and conditions of the license agreement. In case of termination, you agree to destroy the Software and all its files.
5. Every possible care has been taken in the production and control of the Software and the accompanying files. John le Welsch can however, not be held liable for any editorial or technical errors, omissions or inaccuracies which may be found in this Software and the accompanying files. John le Welsch shall have no liability whatsoever for damages totally or partially caused by the Software, the files and/or their use. John le Welsch does not warrant that the Software will meet all your expectations and/or needs. In case of defect, you can ask John le Welsch to repair or replace the Software: John le Welsch shall make its best efforts to find a solution.
6. This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Switzerland, the courts of Zurich/Winterthur having sole jurisdiction.
7. If any part of this agreement shall be invalid or unenforceable, it shall be deemed severable and the remainder of this agreement shall continue to have full force and effect.
 
 

CURRENT FEATURES

The Software requires a 486 processor or above, a mouse and Windows95, Windows98, WindowsME, WindowsNT or Windows2000.
This working tool was designed to be very EFFICIENT, SMART, USER-FRIENDLY and also EDUCATIVE. The main features included are:

1. Conversion of units (mainly American, English, SI and CGS), and vice versa.

2. Conversion of currencies (input of country possible!)

3. Physical, chemical and mathematical constants

4. Density and viscosity functions for some widespread fluids: air, water, ethanol, mercury, sulfuric acid.

5. Geometrical functions (surfaces, volumes)

6. Gravitational acceleration in function of latitude and altitude (calculation of local gravitational forces, pressures).

7. Smart functions: rounding, fractionating, reproducibility, orthography, base-N conversions, roman calendar,... transfer to other programs via clipboard by clicking the result

8. Basic calculations before the unit, like pi*3*3 square feet
The unit is optional. So you get a standard calculator: pi*((1.55e-3)-(3.58e-4))^2

9. Double-click to transfer a result into the input window. So you may get other conversions (for clarity reasons, only the conversions that make sense are displayed)

10 Removal of the "Shareware" screen, flashes and download restrictions by registration, by input of name and key. ALL FEATURES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE SHAREWARE VERSION, EXCEPT THE AUTOMATIC DOWWNLOAD OF (DAILY) CURRENCY CONVERSION FACTORS. FRACTIONATION HAS BEEN WEAKENED IN THE SHAREWARE VERSION. SEE ALSO POINTS 16 AND 17.

11 Use of UP and DOWN arrows can help switch between different input strings. History of input.

12 Following helps are available for fast INPUT:
1e3 = 1.0E+3 = 10^3 = 10**3 = 1000
-2.5E-7 = -2.5*10^-7 = -2.5*10**-7 = -0.00000025
pi = 3.1415926535897932
mu = µ
ohm = ?
'' = in = inch
' = ft = foot = feet
mi3 = mile3 = mile^3 = mile**3 = cu. mile = cubic mile
Type your number(expression) and begin with the unit; a list of possibilities will appear : you can then click the right unit in the list or hit ENTER to automatically complete the unit and run the conversions. Right click the input area to get the whole list of constants or put a number(expression) and right click to get all units : choose in the list with the mouse.
Click on Help? at the bottom left corner to open a window with information, short user manual, registration.

13 Help for scientific calculations with logarithms and exponentials:
exp(-8.31*298/158000)
ln(pi/2)
-log10(1.2e-6)
EXP(1) is e ,to avoid confusion with 1e3 = 1*10^3
EXP(3) is e^3
LN(2) is the neperian logarithm of 2, in base e
LOG10(2) is the logarithm of 2 in base 10
SQRT(3)/2 is square root of 3 divided by 2
SIN(45) in deg (without "pi" in the expression)
COS(pi/3) in rad (if "pi" is available)
TAN(pi/pi) in rad

14 Special function for the comparison of currencies:
100 CAD -FRF
give the 2 currencies at the head of the list

15 Separations of thousends possible
1,500,000 = 1500000 = 1.5e6

16 Chemical elements: physical, chemical, thermal, electrical, magnetic und mechanical properties. Input of symbol or name ( Sn or tin). Non registered users can only get the properties of iron (Fe)!

17 Some older units: roman, greek and hebrew. Only for registered users!



KNOWN ISSUES

1. Unexpected results when not using parenthesis () for prioritizing calculations.
Decreasing priorities are ^ * / + -
2. Representation of base-conversions over base32. The not well defined ASCII table produce some weird characters.
3. Representation of roman numbers under WindowsNT over 4000.
 
 
 

INSTALLATION

1 (only valid for EXE-beta-versions and ZIP-files) open UNITS32x.ZIP with your favorite tool (Winzip,...) and drag the files into an installation directory
OR
execute UNITS32x.EXE This program will unzip the needed installation files into the directory of your choice.
2 execute SETUP.EXE
3 (system files will be installed automatically) (for some systems, the PC must be restarted. -> (2) again )
4 press OK
5 (change/accept the directory where UNITS32 will be placed)
6 click the big button SETUP
7 (choose an other name for the program group, if desired)
8 press CONTINUE
9 press OK
The installation has already ended.
NT-Users without installation rights must call the adminis- trator for the installation. It is however possible to install the program manually: unzip the files into the application directory with Winzip or Expand, put the *.DLL files into WINNT\SYSTEM32, ignore the errors, put UNIT32.TTF into WINNT\FONTS, make links of UNITS32.EXE , drag them to the Desktop or the taskbar. Restart WindowsNT.
If desired, uninstall the program through START/SYSTEM_CONTROL/SOFTWARE. (But who will need it ?)
IDEA: copy the link of UNITS32 into the directory "Quick Launch" (MSIE4 and above) in order to access the program very efficiently in the task bar; 
OR
START/PROGRAMS/UNITS, (right click), OPEN, drag the "Units conversion" link with the right mouse button to the DESKTOP or near the START button (if MSIE icons are available there), COPY LINK
 
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Look at actualized information and download sites on the INTERNET:
http://www.dplanet.ch/users/tellen/welcome.htm
http://members.spree.com/technology/johnlewelsch/
 
 
 

DOCUMENTATION

This tool is really user-friendly. It is addressed to educated people knowing what units are and so it doesn't require any specific documentation. This program is clearly NOT an encyclopedia; please see your favorite textbooks to understand the physics behind these units.
People that register to get a full license will receive a key to disable the shareware screen, flashes, restrictions. Their name will then be shown at program start. If desired the user will receive coming updates (one is planed for October 2000; see also REGISTRATION)
IDEA: copy the link of UNITS32 into the directory "Quick Launch" (MSIE4 and above) in order to access the program very efficiently in the task bar; 
OR
START/PROGRAMS/UNITS, (right click), OPEN drag the "Units conversion" link with the right mouse button to the DESKTOP or near the START button (if MSIE icons are available there), COPY LINK
 
 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Is it possible to .... ?
A: Simply try it. This tool is so easy to use !
Q: What are the future features ?
A: It's planed to add some seldom-used units, lists of the elements for a defined property, properties of materials, more extensive functions, a graphical evaluation of currencies with time... and maybe your wishes!
 
 
 

REGISTRATION, PRICES

License fees (Right to use the Software after 7 days of tests): 
10 US$ per PC or terminal 
for site licenses type the wanted number and "license" to get the price, for example:
7 licenses
The shareware screen, flashes and restrictions will be removed by entering name and key, under INFO/Registration. 
The key will be sent by Email for no additional charges. 
It can be sent by normal mail for 3 US$:
+ 0 US$ for sending the key per Email
+ 3 US$ for sending the key per normal mail 
On request users will receive update information via Email.
Updates and new versions will only be available to registered people with licenses! (no update of the shareware package)
Automatic updates per Email (5 years):
+ 20 US$ 
Automatic updates per normal mail (5 years):
+ 50 US$ 
YEARLY PRICE CHANGES POSSIBLE : SEE 
http://www.dplanet.ch/users/tellen/welcome.htm 
http://members.spree.com/technology/johnlewelsch/
 
 
 
PAYMENTS

cheque (check)
NOT accepted ! (admin. costs too high)

cash
for small amounts, with the order, registered 
(fast)

post payment
for Switzerland (also central Europe possible)
Jean-Maurice Tellenbach
Swiss postal account : 90-106686-0
(fastest)

bank transfer
Jean-Maurice Tellenbach
Credit-Suisse, 8620 Wetzikon, Switzerland
Bank : 4784
Account : 115565-0
Swift Nr: CRESCH22 86F
(about 5 days delay)

credit card 
see on INTERNET at:
http://www.dplanet.ch/users/tellen/welcome.htm 
(fast)

 
 
CONTACT John le Welsch

Jean-Maurice Tellenbach
Vordere Guebelstrasse 2
8442 Hettlingen / Switzerland
jmt@gmx.net (special requests ONLY; less than 10 lines)
but before any contact, see the last NEWS on the INTERNET:
http://www.dplanet.ch/users/tellen/welcome.htm
http://members.spree.com/technology/johnlewelsch/
