Journal of Applied Mathematics and Stochastic Analysis 6, Number 3, Fall 1993, 287-288 MATHTYPE VERSION 3.0 A SOFTWARE REVIEW 1 DAVID W. CLAY Department of Computer Science Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL 3901, USA ABSTCT Math Type is a mathematical equation editor in the Windows 3.1 environment. It lets you build up any kind of mathematical expression by using simple point-and-click techniques and then insert them into any Windows 3.1 compatible word processor; for instance, Word Perfect 5.1/5.2 for Windows, Word 2.0 for Windows, and AMI Pro 3.0 for Win- dows. An expression designed by MathType can be transferred into a word processor by using standard Cut and Paste commands or by using Object Linking and Embedding techniques. 1. GENEIL COMMENTS Installing MathType was extremely easy. The installation program, that came with MathType, built all necessary directories. Once this was completed, all files were transferred over to the specified drive. After the files were transfer- red, the installation program created a group, called Math Type, and all program items within the group. When we first executed MathType we wanted to see how far we could get without reading the instructions on how to use the MathType product. After only two hours of playing with the product we reviewed the manual for addition- al information and help. It was apparent that we knew how to do most of the in- formation explained in the manul. The MathType product turned out to be very easy to use. The OLE environment was tested under AMI Pro 3.0. This function was 1Received: April, 1993. Revised: July, 1993. Printed in the U.S.A. (C) 1993 The Society of Applied Mathematics, Modeling and Simulation 287
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Journal ofApplied Mathematics and Stochastic Analysis6, Number 3, Fall 1993, 287-288
MATHTYPE VERSION 3.0
A SOFTWARE REVIEW1
DAVID W. CLAY
Department of Computer ScienceFlorida Institute of TechnologyMelbourne, FL 3901, USA
ABSTCT
MathType is a mathematical equation editor in the Windows 3.1environment. It lets you build up any kind of mathematical expressionby using simple point-and-click techniques and then insert them into anyWindows 3.1 compatible word processor; for instance, Word Perfect5.1/5.2 for Windows, Word 2.0 for Windows, and AMI Pro 3.0 for Win-dows. An expression designed by MathType can be transferred into aword processor by using standard Cut and Paste commands or by usingObject Linking and Embedding techniques.
1. GENEIL COMMENTS
Installing MathType was extremely easy. The installation program, that
came with MathType, built all necessary directories. Once this was completed,all files were transferred over to the specified drive. After the files were transfer-
red, the installation program created a group, called MathType, and all programitems within the group.
When we first executed MathType we wanted to see how far we could getwithout reading the instructions on how to use the MathType product. After
only two hours of playing with the product we reviewed the manual for addition-
al information and help. It was apparent that we knew how to do most of the in-
formation explained in the manul. The MathType product turned out to be
very easy to use.
The OLE environment was tested under AMI Pro 3.0. This function was
1Received: April, 1993. Revised: July, 1993.
Printed in the U.S.A. (C) 1993 The Society of Applied Mathematics, Modeling and Simulation 287
288 DAVID W. CLAY
also easy to use. Once a formula was created under MathType, you can transfer
that equation to another application through the OLE environment. When the
file was transferred to AMI Pro we double-clicked on the equation and theMathType editor was running again ready to edit the equation. Should the user
be uncomfortable with this approach we recommend the use of the clipboard to
transfer the equation around. Which ever method used, MathType makes it as
painless as possible.
2. MINOR ADJUSTMENTS
After reviewing MathType we have found a couple minor adjustments
needed in the product:
1. Once macro bar, template bar, or the symbol bar fills the entire row
there is no way to scroll the bars over. The macro bar only shows about seven
macros. A scroll button is greatly needed.
2. If the user clicks on a macro bar and the box is empty an error message
pops up. What might be easier would be to open an edit window for that macro,if the macro is empty instead of popping an error message.
3. CONCLUSION
MathType is undobtedly the most powerful equation editor in the
windows environment. It is extremely easy to use. MathType is capable of
building any type of mathematical expression imaginable with little effort by the
user’s part. There are a lot of special controls and shortcut keys that MathTypesupplies for you. We feel this helps the building process of the equations to gomuch faster. In our opinion, MathType is an excellent product and it is worth of
its money.
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