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MathsIsFun

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Binary Converter - Leading Zeros

Here is a TEST version of the Binary/Decimal/Hexadecimal Converter

I have added a button (top left) which formats the binary with leading zeros (and fractional part with trailing zeros) ... 4 at a time to match a hex digit.

What do you think? Can you throw different examples at it to see if it works fine (before I make it live).

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Bob

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Re: Binary Converter - Leading Zeros

hi MathsIsFun

Yes, that works ok for me.

The leading/trailing zeros feature is really good.  Any chance of a small gap between each group of 4 to make it easier to read?

Bob

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Jai Ganesh

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Re: Binary Converter - Leading Zeros

Hi MathsIsFun,

The Binary/Decimal/Hexadecimal Converter works fine for me too!

I checked the Base 2/10/16 numbers 1, 11, 111, 1111 and found correct.

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Re: Binary Converter - Leading Zeros

Hi;

Worked well here. Could use larger input boxes.

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MathsIsFun

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Re: Binary Converter - Leading Zeros

Thanks guys!

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noelevans

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Re: Binary Converter - Leading Zeros

Thanks!  Works great!  Handles enough digits to do my bank account in binary

How hard would it be to allow the user to input a base of their own choosing?

Have a great day!

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muxdemux

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Re: Binary Converter - Leading Zeros

Seems pretty good to me. I think it might be a good idea to restrict the range of the numbers so they always fit properly in their boxes. Other than that I can't complain.

Just out of curiosity, why haven't you written this in JS/HTML instead of flash? (I'm not suggesting that you do, I'm just curious).

MathsIsFun

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Re: Binary Converter - Leading Zeros

muxdemux: I simply love programming in Actionscript 3. It is responsive, reliable and each app is self-contained, so library changes don't impact on other live apps.

Glad you all approve, I have made it the live version now.

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Re: Binary Converter - Leading Zeros

! really good.

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Re: Binary Converter - Leading Zeros

Hi MIF

How did you learn to write in ActionScript?

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MathsIsFun

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Re: Binary Converter - Leading Zeros

I downloaded FlashDevelop and got stuck into it (plus lots of Googling).

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Mathegocart

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Re: Binary Converter - Leading Zeros

I downloaded FlashDevelop and got stuck into it (plus lots of Googling).

Hard WORK!

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Re: Binary Converter - Leading Zeros

Harder work than the hardest work of all.

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