The Source Area

The source area is for choosing an unit and entering values. After pressing a key, the value of source will be converted simultanously. and the text field called "target" will be updated immediately. In other words, there is no need to press the return key. A little flag will show you the country or countries, where your selected unit is used usually.

Flags
A little flags shows the country where the unit is used usually.


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A gray text in the combo box will show an obsolete unit or an unit which is no longer used in a particular country. Also unusual units have a gray color (e. g. "Dekameter"). If you want to add, modify or delete units and flags please have a look at the section "Units".