Version: 1.4 (using KDE 3.2.1, (testing/unstable)) Compiler: gcc version 3.3.3 (Debian) OS: Linux (i686) release 2.6.3 Computer calculators don't have to be as restricted as the simple physical calculators: kcalc could and should show the whole expression instead of just the most recent number and preferably even let you edit it before hitting "=" or enter. However, even if you could just see the expression instead of editing it, it would still be much more user friendly than mimicking the limitations of the old non-dot-matrix LCD screens. For example, try calculating a simple expression like (1+2)*2. It is rather unintuitive; once you have hit some operator key (like a left parenthesis), you just have to remember you've done so. I actually have a physical non-graphical calculator that does just that, see the attached picture. The "up" and "down" parts of the cursor tab lets you browse previous expressions. An easy quick fix before/instead of a full blown expression editor could be showing the current (partial) expression in the status bar.
Created attachment 5111 [details] Photo of Casio fx-115MS
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also the calculator should be like nokia s60 phones (6600 n series), where you can see the whole calculation, like: 10+20=30 as 10 + 20 ----- 30 ----- and if more calculation is done on the result, like 30*4 10 + 20 ----- = 30 * 4 ----- = 120 ----- this is how we humans work with numbers. it is visually appealing. Please consider it in KDE 4. Thanks.
Created attachment 76809 [details] SHARP EL-5100 *Scientific* calculator I would really like to see this implemented - as it is proposed in the original description and as it is done in scientific (pocket) calculators (see also attached image). comment #4 is actually a different approach, I would personally not like to see this, since it prolongs the calc window (unnecessary) in height. IMHO this makes only sense for smartphones, where you use the calculator in full-screen.
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> As this report hasn't seen any changes in 5 years or more, we ask if you can > please confirm that the issue still persists. Partly. With Bug 61682 recently fixed, one can now see the current expression (as well as earlier ones), but can't edit it (as on some physical and virtual calculators).
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