MATHEMANIA 98 for Windows NT 4 /Windows 95

Mathemania is a virtual mathematics worksurface.

FEATURES:-------------------------------------------------------

Always work in WYSIWYG mathematical notation. Sensitive key-sequences accelerate object entry.

Symbolic mathematical manipulations using drag and drop (algebra, calculus, matrix algebra, etc.). Steps in calculation stored in history list.

Expansion, simplification, numerical evaluation, identity matching.

Group watch: automatic expression re-evaluation.

Modular and symbolic programming. Language structure similar to C. 

2D Graphing (functions, implicit relations, vector points; piecewise definitions; uncertainties in function definitions; several complex dimensions of functions plotted versus each other).

2D Graph Manipulator for graph fitting, filter design, controller design.

Copy and paste calculations and results to wordprocessor.

Workspace Viewer: quick access to documents, library and definitions.


MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:----------------------------------
(note: will work on 486 with 8MB RAM, but highly unrecommended)

Pentium 90Mhz
16MB RAM
WinNT4 or Win95 OS
Descent Mouse (for symbolic drag manipulation)
Colour Monitor recommended
800x600 screen resolution


INSTALLING MATHEMANIA:----------------------------------

Install Mathemania by doing the following (or something similar):
1) Copy 'mth98.zip' into 'Program Files' directory
2) Type 'pkunzip -d mth98.zip'
   NB: keep subdirectory structure [-d]

NOTE(the following should happen automatically): 
There should be a directory off the Mathemania root directory (\Mth98) called 'Library' in which Globals.ml is located (it contains integration tables). Also make sure that the .ml extention of all Mathemania library files are lowercase - if you don't use WinZip.

TUTORIALS:----------------------------------------------

It is essential that you work through the accompanying tutorials to be able to use Mathemania. The tutorials are in Rich Text Format.

HELP:---------------------------------------------------

Download help from the WEB site indicated below. The help is not included in this zip file due to space requirements.

PROGRAM STATUS:-----------------------------------------

Mathemania 98 may be distributed freely in the form of the original zip file.

Mathemania is shareware subject to the condition that you must register if you find it useful and wish to use it after the trial period of 30 days.

REGISTRATION:-------------------------------------------

The unregistered version may only be used for 30 days or 100 times, thereafter you must register.

There are some limitations in the unregistered version as indicated in Help (which you should obtain from the Mathemania WEB site).


CONTACT:------------------------------------------------

(for updates, latest releases, more information, help)

Primary source of Mathemania:

http://137.158.135.38/Mathemania

Queries may be directed to the author:

mdevill@eng.uct.ac.za

Mattieu de Villiers

