Calculator¶
Allows calculation of mathematical expressions with the Calculate action.
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Available on macOS version | 10.11, 10.12, 10.13, 10.14, 10.15, 11.6, 12.4 |
for Quicksilver build | 4024, 4026, 4039 |
Calculator Plugin¶
What is it?¶
This plugin provides a built-in calculator for Quicksilver
Overview¶
The Calculator plugin allows you to calculate mathematical expressions entered into Quicksilver with the 'Calculate' action. To calculate expressions you can run the 'Calculate' action on a text string, or put Quicksilver into 'Math' mode by typing '='.
Entering Expressions¶
Expressions are entered using the same syntax as Spotlight, for example:
- =(sin(30))^2
- =e^4 + sqrt(50)
Displaying Results¶
Results from the 'Calculate' action can be displayed in one of 3 ways, and/or copied to the clipboard. See 'Calculator' preferences.
Calculator Mode¶
In the Calculator preferences you can also choose what calculator engine you
wish to use. Currently only bc
and dc
are provided.
Go to the Calculator Preferences pane for more information and options on displaying results.