User Guide

DescriptionInterface

Graphical user interface containing windows, textbox

regions, and other visual interfaces, which gives you

point-and-click access to the power of Maple. You can

perform calculations and plot functions without using

the worksheet or command-line interfaces.

Maplet

Applications

This manual describes how to use the Standard Worksheet interface. Some

features are not available in the Classic Worksheet interface and Command-

line version. The Standard Worksheet interface has two modes: Document

mode and Worksheet mode.

Document Mode - Using the Document mode, you can perform quick cal-

culations. You can enter a mathematical expression, and then evaluate, ma-

nipulate, solve, or plot with a few keystrokes or mouse clicks.

Worksheet Mode - The Worksheet mode is designed for:

• Interactive use through Maple commands, which may offer advanced

functionality or customized control not available using context menus

or other syntax-free methods

• Programmatic use of the powerful Maple language

Using either mode, you can create high quality interactive mathematical

presentations or documents.

In This Manual

This manual provides an overview of all Maple features including:

• Performing computations

• Creating plots and animations

• Creating interactive documents

• The Maple programming language

• Using and creating custom Maplet applications

xiv • Preface