The convert Function in the Natural Units Environment - Maple Programming Help

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The convert Function in the Natural Units Environment

Description

 • In the Natural Units environment, the global convert function is replaced by a convert function that converts any unevaluated arithmetic operators, equalities, or inequalities to their global equivalents.  The first argument is tested to check whether it is a valid unit name.
 • For more information about this function, see the global convert help page.
 Note: In Maple 2015 and later versions, units are not surrounded by double brackets.
 > with(Units[Natural]):
 > :-convert(3*Unit('m/s'), 'units', 'cm/s');  # this should fail
 > convert(3*Unit('m/s'), 'units', 'cm/s');
 ${300}{}⟦\frac{{\mathrm{cm}}}{{s}}⟧$ (1)
 > :-convert('m', 'units', 'ft');  # the 'm' is not interpreted as a meter
 > convert('m', 'units', 'ft');
 $\frac{{1250}}{{381}}{}⟦{\mathrm{ft}}⟧$ (2)

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