Calculation Edit Boxes
Numerical edit boxes generally support simple calculations.
A sum can be entered directly into the edit box:
Having typed an equation, pressing the = key will perform the entered calculation and fill the edit box with the answer.
Special Calculation Characters
Section titled “ Special Calculation Characters”As well as the simple numerical calculations, such as 3+(4/5), several of Aspire’s stored values can be accessed by using certain letters (which are not case-sensitive): When used, Aspire substitutes the character with the appropriate value in the calculation.
| Character | Name | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| W or X | Material Width | w/2= |
Half of the material width |
| H or Y | Material Height | H*2= |
Twice the height of the material |
| T or Z | Material Thickness | t-0.25= |
0.25 units less than the material thickness |
| P | PI (3.141593) | P*10^2= |
Area of a 10 radius circle (π.r2) |
| I | Imperial Conversion | 25.4*i= |
Converts 25.4mm to inches |
| M | Metric Conversion | 2*M= |
Converts 2 inches to millimetres |
| ’ | Feet | 2'+10= |
34 inches (2 feet and 10 inches) |