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Default Any recommendations for a calculator that works in feet/inches? - 08-30-2006, 05:55 PM

I see various options for pocket pc users, but so far nothing for blackberry. That would be a slick add on for my woodworking building hobby to be able to do calculations in fractions and inches with a fractional display like 1/4" rather than 0.25
   
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Default 08-30-2006, 07:06 PM

I found these three links. I hope they help.

MyUnits 2.0 for BlackBerry by Stefan Adrian Burghelea - Handango BlackBerry 7130c Software
Universal Converter for BlackBerry by Sparkle Solutions, Inc. - Handango BlackBerry 7130c Software
konverter by KMTechnologies Inc - Handango BlackBerry 7130c Software



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Default 08-30-2006, 07:17 PM

Thanks for taking the time to list those, but those are converters and I'm looking for a calculator app like my ProjectCalc calculator that works in fractions.
   
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Default 08-30-2006, 07:54 PM

How is it supposed work? I may be able to adapt my RPN calculator for it.. Give me some examples of how you would use it..
   
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Default 08-30-2006, 08:50 PM

Might have better luck in Aftermarket Software. Moving it there.
   
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Default 08-30-2006, 09:00 PM

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How is it supposed work? I may be able to adapt my RPN calculator for it.. Give me some examples of how you would use it..
That's the spirit

Nothing too involved actually:

ex 1. enter values in fractions of an inch and do basic calc's (add, sub, mult, div)
such as 5 1/4" x 4 = 21"

ex 2. enter a value and choose to "convert" the result to feet, inches, yards
such as 16'2" --- convert --- inches = 194"

A true construction calculator calculates roofing angles, concrete needed for an area entered, etc.
   
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Default 08-30-2006, 10:51 PM

Ain't no BB Sofware, but here is a calculator that will do what you are looking for. I have used one in a different career a lifetime ago.'

ProjectCalc Plus - Do-It-Yourself - Calculated Industries
   
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Default you're right - 08-30-2006, 11:47 PM

I have one of those and that's the inspiration, but those have buttons for determing how much paint, wallpaper, etc you need to do a job. I just want a calculator that I can work in fractions of inches with.

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Default 08-31-2006, 12:40 AM

It DOES work in inch fractions. Unless you want an inch fraction calculator on your BB.
   
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Default 08-31-2006, 01:14 AM

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It DOES work in inch fractions. Unless you want an inch fraction calculator on your BB.
I want the inch fraction calculation on my blackberry. That was my point in the first place.
   
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Default 09-02-2006, 08:34 PM

if you dont find an app you can always use the google calculator.
   
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Default 09-02-2006, 09:14 PM

Nope, I tried and it returns a result that is decimal read out like this:

(5 1/2) + (14 3/4) = 20.25
   
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