In any application where maths input is allowed, you can generate unit conversions using the Unit Conversion Assistant. This can help reduce syntax errors by automatically entering the units for you.
Example: Convert 528 minutes to hours. The desired expression is 528•_min►_hr.
| 1. | Type 528 on the entry line. |
| 2. | On the Utilities tab, click the Unit Conversions bar. |
Handheld: Press k 3.
| 3. | Click the Open button next to Conversion Assistant. |
Handheld: Press ·.
The Unit Conversion Assistant dialogue box displays:
| 4. | Click the Category list and select Time. |
Handheld: Scroll to the Time category and press ·.
| 5. | Click the From list and select min (minute). |
Handheld: Scroll to min (minute) and press ·.
Note: You can select Use existing unit at the bottom of the list if you have already entered a unit. In this example, you might have already entered 528•_min.
| 6. | Click the To list and select hr (hour). |
Handheld: Scroll to hr (hour) and press ·.
| 7. | Click OK to paste _min►_hr to the entry line. |
| 8. | Press Enter to evaluate the expression. |
Handheld: Press ·.
Note:
| • | The last Category, From, and To selections will be retained until: |
| - | the software is closed and re-opened (Desktop) |
| - | the device is reset (Handheld) |
| - | the language is changed, or the app is uninstalled or upgraded (iPad) |
| • | Inserting a conversion into a Notes text field will automatically create a Maths Box. |
| • | Inserting a conversion into an empty line in the Calculator will automatically insert Ans before the conversion. |