SERC Computing Facility: Softwares
Maple
is a computer algebra system, with powerful symbolic, numeric
and graphics routines. |
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| In which systems is MAPLE available ? | ||
| MAPLE ( Version V.3 ) is currently available in all the IBM 590 and 591 Servers, and the IBM 43P and 340 Workstations in SERC | ||
| How to invoke MAPLE ? | ||
| Type maple from the command prompt to invoke MAPLE. You can also use xmaple for an X-window version of the software. These files are located in the directory /usr/bin which will normally be included in your default search path. | ||
| What are the things possible with MAPLE ? | ||
| In
simplest terms, MAPLE is an enviorment for doing mathematics
-- symbolic, numerical and graphical. The functionality
of MAPLE covers the following areas: |
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Linear Algebra | |
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Calculus | |
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Geometry | |
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Statistics | |
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Data visualization and function plotting. | |
Like
MATLAB and MATHEMATICA, MAPLE can also be used as a programming
language |
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| Where do I get help ? | ||
| MAPLE
is an interactive package with on-line help. To get an overview,
type tutorial(); from the MAPLE prompt. |
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| MAPLE reference manuals are available in SERC library. | ||
| Mail to helpdesk@serc to report any problem about MAPLE. | ||