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automatic conversion from and to the metric system? 20 years 6 months ago #637

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shouldn't it be possible that, if you enter a size at the forum, the equivalent is showed to? Now i read a text and don't know how big the people are (most by 'gear') if it is in ft and m or in lb and l, it should be mutch eassyer :think:

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automatic conversion from and to the metric system? 20 years 6 months ago #639

that's a difficult one. i automated this all in the kayak database, but the forums are just completely free-form text, so it would be very difficult to automate. i recommend getting a piece of software called Babylon. Then you can shift-right-click on any size and have it converted by Babylon.
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automatic conversion from and to the metric system? 20 years 6 months ago #651

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where can you get that?
or can it be done like pictures or other thing (quote to), you enter it and mark it as a size, the comp will do it than for you?[/code]

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www.babylon.com/
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