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siblers · 26-09-2012 5:23pm

In question 1 of problem sheet 2, about the currency convertor, I'm stuck.
Basically to convert euro to sterling, the programme keeps running unless you enter 0 as an amount for euros.
This is my code.

import javax.swing.*;
public class exercise1 {
public static void main(String args[])
{
String euroAsString;
Float euro;

// 1 British pound sterling = 1.2549 euros

JOptionPane.showInputDialog("Please enter the amount you wish to convert to sterling");
euro = Float.parseFloat(euroAsString);

while(euro!=0){

String output=String.format("The amount in sterling is%.2f",euro/1.3);
}

JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null,"There is no ammount to convert",JOptionPane.INFORMATION_MESSAGE);

System.exit(0);
}
}

Encrypted Pigeon · 26-09-2012 5:43pm

Something like this ?

[PHP]import javax.swing.*;

public class exercise1 {

public static void main(String[] args) {
// 1 British pound sterling = 1.2549 euros

Float euro;

// Ask at least once.
euro = Float.parseFloat(JOptionPane.showInputDialog("Please enter the amount you wish to convert to sterling"));

// If its 0, dont execute while.
// otherwise ...
while(euro!=0)
{
//Do the conversion
JOptionPane.showMessageDialog( null, String.format("The amount in sterling is %.2f", euro/1.2549));
// Go again, if its 0 then the while loop will exit.
euro = Float.parseFloat(JOptionPane.showInputDialog("Please enter the amount you wish to convert to sterling"));
}
//Display final message before exiting.
JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null, "There is no amount to convert, now exiting....", "Exiting...", JOptionPane.INFORMATION_MESSAGE);

System.exit(0);
}
}[/PHP]

JFlah · 26-09-2012 7:51pm

siblers wrote: »

In question 1 of problem sheet 2, about the currency convertor, I'm stuck.
Basically to convert euro to sterling, the programme keeps running unless you enter 0 as an amount for euros.
This is my code.

import javax.swing.*;

public class Lab1B_1
{
public static void main(String args[])
{
final double EXCHANGERATE = Double.parseDouble(JOptionPane.showInputDialog("Please enter the exchange rate: "));
double sterlingAmount = Double.parseDouble(JOptionPane.showInputDialog("Please enter an amount in Sterling(0 to Exit): "));
double euro = EXCHANGERATE*sterlingAmount;

while(sterlingAmount != 0)//While loop begins
{

JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null,sterlingAmount+" is equal to "+String.format("%.2f",euro)+"Euro");

sterlingAmount = Double.parseDouble(JOptionPane.showInputDialog("Please enter an amount in Sterling(0 to Exit): "));
euro = EXCHANGERATE*sterlingAmount;
}//end while loop
JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null,"Thank you for using the system");
System.exit(0);
}// end of main method()
}//end of class Lab1B_1

siblers · 26-09-2012 10:24pm

Sound lads, thanks.

siblers · 01-10-2012 7:07pm

Any of you guys get a Garda Vetting form today?

JFlah · 01-10-2012 7:48pm

siblers wrote: »

Any of you guys get a Garda Vetting form today?

Yeah got one , confused as to why I need it

AntiRip · 01-10-2012 8:11pm

siblers wrote: »

Any of you guys get a Garda Vetting form today?

Yes, got one too.

siblers · 01-10-2012 8:21pm

JFlah wrote: »

Yeah got one , confused as to why I need it

Unless they plan on changing work experience to third year it doesn't really make sense. You'd have thought there would have been some mention of it in class

JFlah · 01-10-2012 8:23pm

siblers wrote: »

Unless they plan on changing work experience to third year it doesn't really make sense. You'd have thought there would have been some mention of it in class

Will have to check it out tomorrow

Encrypted Pigeon · 01-10-2012 8:36pm

might be looking for recruits for coder dojo, thought it was only third years they were after but maybe they are looking for second years too.

JFlah · 01-10-2012 8:42pm

Sintel wrote: »

might be looking for recruits for coder dojo, thought it was only third years they were after but maybe they are looking for second years too.

Yeah possibly... haha we,d really show those kids some programming!!

JFlah · 01-10-2012 11:49pm

DB Concepts and SAD are doing my brain in

siblers · 02-10-2012 1:58pm

JFlah wrote: »

DB Concepts and SAD are doing my brain in

SAD isn't making any sense really, just seems poorly structured. Database is ok at the moment but I can't see it turning into a right cluster****.

JFlah · 02-10-2012 9:41pm

siblers wrote: »

SAD isn't making any sense really, just seems poorly structured. Database is ok at the moment but I can't see it turning into a right cluster****.

There seems to be such a volume of information in DB and SAD is all over the shop seems to be no beginning - middle-hopefully end. The project in SAD is appearing daunting already:(

JFlah · 09-10-2012 9:51pm

Any craic everyone??
how are things going?

siblers · 09-10-2012 11:07pm

I realise that I do tend to moan a lot

, but 2nd year so far is just pretty tedious. Gonna just try grind through to 2nd semester.

JFlah · 10-10-2012 12:13am

siblers wrote: »

I realise that I do tend to moan a lot , but 2nd year so far is just pretty tedious. Gonna just try grind through to 2nd semester.

Moan on you are dead right it's a yawn fest
can't get going at it

Opinicus · 11-10-2012 2:25am

Anyone else get the email about starting up a Computing Society or was it just 4th years?

JFlah · 11-10-2012 10:13am

Opinicus wrote: »

Anyone else get the email about starting up a Computing Society or was it just 4th years?

I,m pretty sure it was sent to ALL computing students assuming it's the email from Rob Sheehy. It's an interesting idea.

Opinicus · 11-10-2012 12:13pm

Yeah that's the one. On the list it only had 4th year names so I wasn't sure if tonight's meeting was only for us. Anyone heading tonight? Could be cool. It's amazing really that there isn't a computing society with the amount of IT courses being run.

JFlah · 11-10-2012 2:02pm

Opinicus wrote: »

Yeah that's the one. On the list it only had 4th year names so I wasn't sure if tonight's meeting was only for us. Anyone heading tonight? Could be cool. It's amazing really that there isn't a computing society with the amount of IT courses being run.

I can,t make it tonight but is definitely something I'd be interested in , hopefully there will be more opportunities

Encrypted Pigeon · 11-10-2012 3:49pm

What is it with all these declaration forms? another one today. Fine if you want to participate in the coder dojo programs, but what if you don't? are they planning on making it a requirement now or what are they up to?

Opinicus · 11-10-2012 4:19pm

Yeah we were given a Garda Vetting Form and told it has to be back by tomorrow. I think a lot more courses have been added to the Vetting List.

JFlah · 11-10-2012 4:35pm

Opinicus wrote: »

Yeah we were given a Garda Vetting Form and told it has to be back by tomorrow. I think a lot more courses have been added to the Vetting List.

I think from now it will be for every student at ITT

Encrypted Pigeon · 11-10-2012 4:51pm

But why is the question, all I seem to get when I ask is b$. Then you must get a form stamped by a garda or other which has nothing to do with the actual vetting but basically says they can turf you out if something comes up or you fail to declare something. Also for anyone reading, from what was been said today, I don't think the tralee gardai are stamping anymore of the forms so you must find a solicitor or a peace commissioner now if you want it stamped.
Seems to be allot of policy changes this year, not to mention that the computing department is now merged with the business department, EDIT: would have been nicer if it was the nursing dept

.

JFlah · 11-10-2012 5:21pm

Sintel wrote: »

But why is the question, all I seem to get when I ask is b$. Then you must get a form stamped by a garda or other which has nothing to do with the actual vetting but basically says they can turf you out if something comes up or you fail to declare something. Also for anyone reading, from what was been said today, I don't think the tralee gardai are stamping anymore of the forms so you must find a solicitor or a peace commissioner now if you want it stamped.
Seems to be allot of policy changes this year, not to mention that the computing department is now merged with the business department, EDIT: would have been nicer if it was the nursing dept .

Now I don,t think there would be much computing done in the Nursing/Computing Dept!! The form you need stamped by Gardai etc is just to give them permission to conduct vetting on you , the non-declaration form is if you have come to the attention of the Gardai or had a conviction and not disclosed it they can then turf you out!

I think we are linked with Business&Humanities it's more an administration thing relating to the Munster Technological Institute , eventually it will result in huge change imo but knowing Ireland will move at a snails pace.

Encrypted Pigeon · 11-10-2012 5:30pm

JFlah wrote: »

Now I don,t think there would be much computing done in the Nursing/Computing Dept!!

Nonsense, we could find ways to help in someway im sure, be creative

.

The form you need stamped by Gardai etc is just to give them permission to conduct vetting on you , the non-declaration form is if you have come to the attention of the Gardai or had a conviction and not disclosed it they can then turf you out!

Its the other way around with the forms, you stamp the declaration, you just sign the vetting form, no matter anyway whats done is done, I just enjoy been grumpy about changes like this

oh yes! everyone must swipe in from Monday on wards, another pain in the arse to have to deal with.

JFlah · 11-10-2012 5:38pm

Sintel wrote: »

Nonsense, we could find ways to help in someway im sure, be creative .

Its the other way around with the forms, you stamp the declaration, you just sign the vetting form, no matter anyway whats done is done, I just enjoy been grumpy about changes like this oh yes! everyone must swipe in from Monday on wards, another pain in the arse to have to deal with.

Nothing like a grumpy moment or 2 during the day , we had to swipe last year as well so used to it... Big crackdown on attendance this semester !

Encrypted Pigeon · 11-10-2012 5:46pm

JFlah wrote: »

Nothing like a grumpy moment or 2 during the day , we had to swipe last year as well so used to it... Big crackdown on attendance this semester !

That is fine, its just a pain that the computers have to be on to work, why not place them by the door or something or better again have something you could pass around the class room and then upload the info. Its not exactly fool proof either if a chancer walks in and swipes and exits just as quick. Unless of course the lecturer does a head count.

I think im done ranting for the day.

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