MATHEMANIA 99 for Windows NT 4 /Windows 95

Mathemania is a virtual mathematics worksurface.

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

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

Ability to store manipulation sequences as interactive tutorials.

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

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 (see rather 'Megalomania').

3D Graphing (implicit relations).

Copy and paste calculations and results to wordprocessor. Also compatible with command-line type text expressions.

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

WHAT'S NEW? in 99Feb:------------------------------------
1) Interactive tutorial recording.
2) Drag manipulation support for dealing with inequalities.
3) Interactive tutorials (questions and worked out solutions) including     grade 12 exam paper. Tutorials from grade 11 to 2nd year university       Mathematics. Follow arrows and hilited selections to (re-)solve       worked out (recorded) problems.

WHAT'S NEW? in 99:---------------------------------------

1) Copy & paste compatability with text based programs
2) 3D Graphing
3) Allows for comments & labels
4) Change in file format, also library files = .mth files.
   Backward compatability: you may have to copy and paste individual          expressions from Mth98 to Mth99 to convert files.
5) Function parameter lists are not vectors anymore. Also supports    default parameter initialization.
6) Fast 2D graphing of integrals & derivatives of (piecewise defined)
   expressions.

SCOPE of drag manipulations:-----------------------------
Extensive support is provided for grade 10,11,12 algebra.
Support for 1st year maths is also very thorough.
Support for 2nd year maths is partial (some main sections).
==>School/firstyear: can almost always solve entire problem without          having to touch the keyboard (after problem typed in).
==>Advanced mathematics: use Mathemania to solve pieces of problems.

STATUS:-------------------------------------------------

Shareware.
Unregistered version is freely distributable.

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

Pentium 90Mhz
16MB RAM
NT4 or Win 95
Descent Mouse (for symbolic drag manipulation)
Colour Monitor recommended
800x600 screen resolution (recommended for interactive tutorials)


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

Run setup.


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

The unregistered version may only be used for 30 days, thereafter you must register. It also does not support the 'save' command.

You can obtain a FREE LICENSE in which the only limitation is the absense of the 'save' command. (This removes the 30 day limit)

Otherwise registration fees:
$10 for students; $30 non-students
Online registration (credit card): 11GBP; 22GBP
Site licenses available

(see WEB page for more info)

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

For updates, latest releases, more information, the primary source of Mathemania is:

http://www.angelfire.com/co/mathemania

Queries may be directed to the author:

mathemania@angelfire.com

Mattieu de Villiers

