[Bug 110177] Re: Gcalctool can't handle small physic constants like the Boltzmann constant
** Changed in: gcalctool Importance: Unknown = Medium -- Gcalctool can't handle small physic constants like the Boltzmann constant https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/110177 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 110177] Re: Gcalctool can't handle small physic constants like the Boltzmann constant
** Changed in: gcalctool Status: In Progress = Fix Released -- Gcalctool can't handle small physic constants like the Boltzmann constant https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/110177 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 110177] Re: Gcalctool can't handle small physic constants like the Boltzmann constant
** Changed in: gcalctool Status: New = In Progress -- Gcalctool can't handle small physic constants like the Boltzmann constant https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/110177 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 110177] Re: Gcalctool can't handle small physic constants like the Boltzmann constant
** Changed in: gcalctool (upstream) Status: Rejected = Unconfirmed -- Gcalctool can't handle small physic constants like the Boltzmann constant https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/110177 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 110177] Re: Gcalctool can't handle small physic constants like the Boltzmann constant
I've copied your comment upstream. -- Gcalctool can't handle small physic constants like the Boltzmann constant https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/110177 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 110177] Re: Gcalctool can't handle small physic constants like the Boltzmann constant
could you comment upstream? that will work better than having somebody from the distribution team sending comments there -- Gcalctool can't handle small physic constants like the Boltzmann constant https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/110177 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 110177] Re: Gcalctool can't handle small physic constants like the Boltzmann constant
Ouch, you mean I have to make an account for *another* bugzilla? I suppose, when I have time and motivation I will, but it would be cool, since launchpad/ubuntu seems so keen on integration with other bug trackers, if perhaps it could keep comments updated... but I guess that belongs on the launchpad tracker, now dunnit -- Gcalctool can't handle small physic constants like the Boltzmann constant https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/110177 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 110177] Re: Gcalctool can't handle small physic constants like the Boltzmann constant
No, actually, this is very much a bug: #1 - gcalctool treats constants the same as the mode the calculator is currently in. This is okay, but it should be able to accept 6.626e-34 in that particular format without me having to switch it to scientific notation and then switch out. #2 - even when I switch to scientific notation and enter Planck's Constant (see above), it becomes incorrect when I switch back to regular mode. I get no notification of whether or not my constant is parseable or what value it even represents- it sits holding my constant as if it's going to do something with it and the constant just disappears into the innards of the app. The actual *bug* part can be seen when I switch the calculator to scientific notation by pressing the Sci radio, go into the Con menu and pick Edit Constants If I change something to Planck's Constant (6.626e-34, supported notation in gcalctool's sci mode), and try to use the constant later, it comes out as 6.626e0, which is not even an approximation (which would be, like, 0.00 or 0.01 or something at all), but a wrong answer. #3 - 30 decimal places makes this calculator extremely weak compared to commercial-grade pocket calculators. My TI solar can do e-99 to e+99, but my Dual-Core can't even comprehend Planck's constant? Since this seems to be the flagship calculator application on gnome, I might make the suggestion to consider refactoring in the capability to do, at the minimum, 99 places before and after the decimal. Since we're not limited by display length like EEs addressing seven-segment displays are, it should be a lot less boring to find a way to display 99 places on a desktop app. Feel free to ask follow-ups -- Gcalctool can't handle small physic constants like the Boltzmann constant https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/110177 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 110177] Re: Gcalctool can't handle small physic constants like the Boltzmann constant
** Changed in: gcalctool (upstream) Status: Unknown = Rejected -- Gcalctool can't handle small physic constants like the Boltzmann constant https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/110177 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 110177] Re: Gcalctool can't handle small physic constants like the Boltzmann constant
Thanks for your bug report. This bug has been reported to the developers of the software. You can track it and make comments here:http://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=439087 ** Changed in: gcalctool (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided = Low Assignee: (unassigned) = Ubuntu Desktop Bugs Status: Unconfirmed = Confirmed ** Bug watch added: GNOME Bug Tracker #439087 http://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=439087 ** Also affects: gcalctool (upstream) via http://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=439087 Importance: Unknown Status: Unknown -- Gcalctool can't handle small physic constants like the Boltzmann constant https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/110177 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 110177] Re: Gcalctool can't handle small physic constants like the Boltzmann constant
upstream closed it as NOTABUG This works for me (upto the accuracy of 30 significant places). I'm using gcalctool v5.19.2 with Ubuntu Feisty. I'm in scientific mode. I used the Acc menu, Other... menu item to set the accuracy to 30 significant places. (This is the bit I think the bug submitter missed). I highlighted 0.13806505 from this bug report and used the right mouse button menu to Select All. I clicked on the Edit Constants... menu item in the Con menu. and double clicked on the Value field of one of the existing constants, cleared it, then used the right mouse button menu to Paste in the new number. 30 significant places stores 0.138065. I hit the OK button to accept it. Pulling down the Con menu shows 0.138065 set for that Constant. (Note that if I had the significant places set to a lower value -- like 9 -- it does indeed show up in this menu as 0). Now the menu item can be retrieved from the Constant menu and used in calculations. NOTABUG. ** Changed in: gcalctool (Ubuntu) Status: Confirmed = Rejected -- Gcalctool can't handle small physic constants like the Boltzmann constant https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/110177 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 110177] Re: Gcalctool can't handle small physic constants like the Boltzmann constant
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