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ABF Value Converter. (Version 1.5)
Copyright (c) 2000, 2001 ABF software, Inc. 
All Rights Reserved.
http://www.ValueConverter.com
http://www.ABFsoftware.com/products/ValueConverter/
For additional information and support, please contact:
  support@ValueConverter.com or support@ABFsoftware.com
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Description
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ABF Value Converter is a measurement units converter. This software allows easily convert values of one measurement units into values of others. Inches to centimeters, pounds to kilograms, Fahrenheit to Celsius... and more than 200 other conversions grouped by measurement groups. Such as: Area, Distance, Fuel Consumption, Mass, Power, Prefixes, Pressure, Speed, Temperature and Volume. 


Features
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ABF Value Converter contains 10 conversion calculators (one per measurement group). User interface of this program is considered on opinions of many users. Outlook styled bar helps easy and comfortable navigation. Program interface is customized, so the user can change it in the own way. ABF Value Converter has a number of features that extend the usage: auto run at the system start up, system tray icon, upgrading from the web, and many others. ABF Value Converter is compatible with Windows 95/98/Me/NT4/2000. Install and uninstall is supported. Best viewed in High (16 bits) and True (24, 32 bits) colors video modes. Large Fonts are fully supported. The program has a huge help manual, so use F1 key wherever you need. 
 

Upgrading from the web
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The program can upgrade itself from the web. You should be connected to the Internet to provide an upgrading. To start the upgrading process, click an "Upgrade" icon in the "Options" group of the SlideBar. The application will check is new version available or not. If the new version has been found, press appeared "Upgrade" button to complete the process.


Distribution
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ABF Value Converter is distributed on the Try Before You Buy (shareware) basis. The evaluation (trial) version allows only 30 execution of the program during 15 days after the first run. Distance, Mass and Temperature conversions are only available in the trial version, others conversions are disabled. All limitations will be removed as soon as you register your copy of the ABF Value Converter.


Purchasing 
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If this Software suits your needs and you wish to continue using Software, after the trial period has ended, you have to purchase the Registered version. You can buy it on-line via the software registration service by credit card, bank transfer or check. Use following links:

  http://www.ValueConverter.com/register/
  http://www.ABFsoftware.com/products/ValueConverter/

Purchasing will give you:
* An e-mail with instruction how to register your copy of the program.
* Removing of all limitations.
* Unlocking of locked features.
* Lifetime technical support.
* Free upgrades until major update.
* And our thanks, of course :). 


Software development
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If you or your company need program tools, screen savers, special software or web site, please contact us: 

  support@ABFsoftware.com. 

We can develop any kind of software or web site you wish.


History
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December 20, 2000. (Version 0.8):
Alpha testing release.

January 28, 2001. (Version 0.9 beta):
Beta testing release.

February 7, 2001. (Version 0.95 beta):
Second beta testing release.

February 10, 2001. (Version 1.0):
First public release.

March 27, 2001. (Version 1.1):
More conversions. Some minor bugs fixed.

June 20, 2001. (Version 1.2):
More options. Some minor bugs fixed.

June 26, 2001. (Version 1.21):
Installer bug fixed.

July 21, 2001. (Version 1.3):
Enhanced usability.

October 5, 2001. (Version 1.4):
Extended trial period (15 days). Easy to use registration routine. Some minor bugs fixed.

November 7, 2001. (Version 1.5):
Menu bar added. Enhanced usability.


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Copyright (c) 2000, 2001 ABF software, Inc. 
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