The Carlson Calculator command uses
a convenient pop-up calculator with three tabs for a standard
calculator, scientific calculator and conversion calculator. The
standard calculator does basic math calculations using expressions
such as +, -, / and *. The scientific calculator has angle
and other functions. The conversion calculator has feet-metric and
angle conversions including radians. The standard and scientific
calculators support RPN. Here is how RPN works:
1+2 = 3
- type value 1 + Enter
- type value 2 + Enter
- type +
X = 3.
Standard Calculator
Most basic calculations can be performed using this tab in the
calculator. Memory functions are also available.
Scientific
Calculator
Values can be entered on the X register. The values can be rolled
up and down with the up and down arrow keys and the Roll and RollD
buttons on the dialog. The Enter key finishes the entry of a number
and pushes the stack. The C on the touch screen clears an entry.
Additional functions on the screen can be obtained through touching
the scroll [<] and [>] area of the screen.
Conversion
Calculator
This mode provides for conversion between many units. Enter a value
in any field and press Enter to find the conversion value. The
following units are available in Feet, Meters and International
Feet Degrees, Minutes, Seconds and Gons/Grads and Decimal
Degrees.