[tw5] Re: [Query] The Hutterite Mile problem ...

2021-04-29 Thread Michael Wiktowy
As an aside ... the problem has already answered but a general unit-conversion tip for next time ... The best method that I have come across for thinking about unit conversion is to stack one unit over the other to form something that equals "one" and then multiply by "one" multiple times in

[tw5] Re: [Query] The Hutterite Mile problem ...

2021-04-29 Thread TiddlyTweeter
Mark S. wrote: > The doctor told grandma to walk 5 miles every day, and now we have no > idea where the heck she is. Hence the need for a Hutterite Mile calculator. I did not mention before that Hutterite Miles are connected to the Bermuda Triangle. Best wishes TT -- You received this

[tw5] Re: [Query] The Hutterite Mile problem ...

2021-04-29 Thread TiddlyTweeter
Thanks Eric That does *exactly* what was needed for readability! Much appreciation you giving the code for that. <$list filter="8.4 +[multiply[0.195]fixed[3]]"/> =1.638 Best wishes TT Eric Shulman wrote: > > You can use the fixed[n] operator, where "n" is the number of desired >

[tw5] Re: [Query] The Hutterite Mile problem ...

2021-04-29 Thread 'Mark S.' via TiddlyWiki
The doctor told grandma to walk 5 miles every day, and now we have no idea where the heck she is. On Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 7:07:44 AM UTC-7 TiddlyTweeter wrote: > Ciao Mark S. > > MUCH appreciated ... > > *<$list filter="8.4 0.195 +[product[]]"/>* > *=1.6381* > > *<$list

[tw5] Re: [Query] The Hutterite Mile problem ...

2021-04-29 Thread Eric Shulman
On Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 7:07:44 AM UTC-7 TiddlyTweeter wrote: <$list filter="8.4 +[multiply[0.195]]"/> =1.6381 Is there any way to "round" the OUTPUT to a more readable: *1.638* or *1.64* ?? You can use the fixed[n] operator, where "n" is the number of desired decimal

[tw5] Re: [Query] The Hutterite Mile problem ...

2021-04-29 Thread Eric Shulman
On Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 7:07:44 AM UTC-7 TiddlyTweeter wrote: > *<$list filter="8.4 +[multiply[0.195]]"/>* > *=1.6381* > Is there any way to "round" the OUTPUT to a more readable: *1.638* or > *1.64* ?? > You can use the fixed[n] operator, where "n" is the number of

[tw5] Re: [Query] The Hutterite Mile problem ...

2021-04-29 Thread TiddlyTweeter
Ciao Mark S. MUCH appreciated ... *<$list filter="8.4 0.195 +[product[]]"/>* *=1.6381* *<$list filter="8.4 +[multiply[0.195]]"/>* *=1.6381* Is there any way to "round" the OUTPUT to a more readable: *1.638* or *1.64* ?? *(FYI, I just returned from walking the

[tw5] Re: [Query] The Hutterite Mile problem ...

2021-04-29 Thread 'Mark S.' via TiddlyWiki
There are actually two ways to multiply things in TW now. The *multiply* operator, and the *product* operator. I always have to check the documentation to remember which is which. In your case, since you have only two items to multiply, you could use either approach: <$list filter="8.4 0.195

[tw5] Re: [Query] The Hutterite Mile problem ...

2021-04-29 Thread TiddlyTweeter
PMario wrote: > You know: > 1 HM = 8.4 Gorz > 1 Gorz = 0.195 UKM > > 1 HM = 8.4 * 0.195 UKM > > 1 HM = 1.638 UKM > *I love people like you who have a brain! * Next question, HOW do I do that calculation in TiddlyWiki? Best wishes, TT -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[tw5] Re: [Query] The Hutterite Mile problem ...

2021-04-29 Thread PMario
On Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 1:47:55 PM UTC+2 TiddlyTweeter wrote: I *do* know that a Hutterite Mile is 8.4 Gorz and one Gorz is 0.195 of a UK > Mile. > You know: 1 HM = 8.4 Gorz 1 Gorz = 0.195 UKM 1 HM = 8.4 * 0.195 UKM 1 HM = 1.638 UKM -m -- You received this message because you are