I haven't used ConvertAll so it may be the "ultimate" converter, but 8 MB for what is essentially a calculator, come on.
Personally, I use Converber, it converts 3 times as many units as ConvertAll and is only 280 KB installed, you can also add your own conversions.
Freeware, but not OS, I can't recall the rules, so I'm not sure if I'm allowed to post the URL, it's easy to find anyway.
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well there are no open source converters at that small of a size, plus they can't combine units which is really handy for me, doing engineering problems. but seriously, you're complaining about 8MB? that could be a big deal back when we were running around with 128MB drives, but not now when you can buy a 4GB drive for like $19.
"you're complaining about 8MB? that could be a big deal back when we were running around with 128MB drives, but not now when you can buy a 4GB drive for like $19."
Just because we can make bloated apps, doesn't mean we should.
Of course I am of the opinion that everything should be written in C/C++ (assembly would be even better).
The additional size is due to the Qt libraries which it uses. There's no way around it.
Unlike Converber, ConvertAll is open source under an OSI approved license. Which means you can use it, share it, modify, etc as you'd like. And we can always continue to enhance it.
It has some handy features that Converber lacks, like the ability to type part of the name of what you want to convert, which is a real time saver. As for number of units converted, I'd be willing to bet you don't need any more than the 400 included in ConvertAll.
Sometimes, the impossible can become possible, if you're awesome!
If you want a much smaller converter that does pretty much the same thing, try Convert. It leaves registry entries, but I made a launcher for it. I asked Josh if he would either host my portable version or allow me to post it here, but he never responded.
How do I notify the ConvertAll author that:
1. AWG (American Wire Gauge) is a unit of Area, not a unit of length?
2. Square Feet /Feet Squared / SqFt / Ft^ as a unit is missing.
well i could tell you but there's no need, as there are no issues.
1. AWG is a measurement of wire diameter, so it's length
2. Square Feet is accomplished by selecting foot or feet and clicking the "^2" button to square it
Thanks, I (may erroneously) believe. I still have to convert between AWG and Circular Mils, and, square feet and acres occasionally. Luckily for me my Canon F-710 performs the conversions, without judgment.