CalcCenter3

Mathematica CalcCenter3 is calculation software that combines powerful computational abilities with a simple and intuitive user interface. It is the ideal tool for professionals who need quick but reliable solutions to technical problems.

Features

Mathematica CalcCenter has hundreds of functions to handle basic and advanced math, symbolic calculations, matrices, data analysis, graphics, and much more. Mathematica CalcCenter is so easy to use that you can get started immediately, taking advantage of its help features, function helpers, and palettes. Take a look at some of its features in the list below:

Basic Mathematics
arithmetic, logarithmic, and exponential functions, trigonometric and hyperbolic functions, complex numbers, Bessel functions, error functions, random numbers, combinatorial functions

Algebra
manipulation of expressions, trigonometric-exponential conversion, expression simplification 

Calculus
numeric and symbolic integration and differentiation, summations and products, power series expansions  

Matrix and Data Operations
data operations, import/export of data, standard matrix types, regression, data manipulation tools, interpolation, fast Fourier transform (FFT), eigenvectors and eigenvalues, frequency counting 

Statistics
discrete distributions, continuous distributions, probability density functions, random numbers

Graphics
plots, log plots, contour plots, 3D plots, scatter plots, bar charts, pie charts, density plots, polar plots, inequality plots 

Solvers
algebraic, linear, and differential equation solving; root finding; minimum finding 

User Definitions
custom definitions, loops, conditionals, function libraries

Import and Export
Image, sound, text data, and binary data import and export

Units and Constants
conversion between any composite units, conversion to SI or fundamental units

Interface and Help Features
SmartPlot, Help Browser, InstantCalculators, function controllers, definition notes, automatic input correction

Document Features
text styles, style sheets, traditional mathematics input and output, locked regions, animations, typesetting, special characters

New Features in Mathematica CalcCenter V3

• Data analysis now up to 70 times faster The inclusion of state-of-the-art algorithms allows Mathematica CalcCenter to match Mathematica 5's record-breaking speed. It's not just faster than before--larger problems than ever before can be handled in the same memory.
• New-generation optimized numerical solvers for ordinary and partial differential equations
  Improvements to speed and robustness are supported with new classes of solutions such as differential algebraic equations.
• Fully optimized support for Mac OS X
  A native Macintosh OS X version is now available. Documents created in Mathematica CalcCenter are fully portable between the Macintosh and Windows versions and can also be used with Mathematica Professional for Macintosh, Windows, Linux, or Unix.
• Support for computations with exact fractions
  An optional setting allows fractions to be returned instead of decimal values, e.g. 1/12 instead of 0.08333333333.
• New vector and array variable support
  Problems involving vectors and arrays can now be specified using a single variable, rather than having to enter an equation for each component. This makes problem specification and readability much easier.
• New import and export formats
  New image import and export formats include dense data formats STDS and FITS, sparse data formats Matrix Market and Harwell-Boeing, raster graphics formats PNG and DICOM, and vector formats SVG, STL, and DXF can now be imported.
• Improved export of XHTML
  Creating web pages in XHTML now automatically generates cascading style sheets.
• Extended copy and paste on Windows
  Improvements now make it easier than ever to use your typeset formulas in other applications.
• Over 50 improvements to quality and robustness
  Quality has been a defining characteristic of Wolfram Research software, and this new release maintains that philosophy. Quality improves with each release. If you are using software from a company that thinks that only new features matter and has let quality decline with each release, consider switching now.
• User interface improvements
  Design has been streamlined and improved for usability.

Mathematica CalcCenter  QA

Q:	How much of Mathematica CalcCenter do I need to know how to operate before starting to use it?
	Very little. All functions can be accessed through menus and in other ways, so it's easy to browse what's available. Then, with Mathematica CalcCenter's unique InstantCalculators, you are guided through what you want to use.
Q:	If I know the name of a calculation or formula I want to use, can I easily get Mathematica CalcCenter to use it?
	Yes. You can use Mathematica CalcCenter's help like a search engine. Mathematica CalcCenter will check out 10,500 entries and give you a list of possible functions for task. For each of these functions, InstantCalculators will then lead you through inputting your parameters and getting the right answer.
Q:	How does Mathematica CalcCenter compare to Excel?
	Excel's background of accounting calculations have locked it into design decisions inappropriate for scientists and engineers. Its lack of support for typesetting mathematical formulas makes them very hard to read. It does not support symbolic computation, so it can only perform calculations where one knows, or guesses, every input variable. In addition, its decision to hide every calculation invisibly behind the cells makes it hard to see how calculations have been performed, to debug them or audit them.
Q:	How does Mathematica CalcCenter compare to Mathcad?
	Mathematica CalcCenter is built on the industrial-strength algorithms created for Mathematica Professional, making it capable of handling very large data sets. Symbolic capabilities are integrated into every function of Mathematica CalcCenter, rather than being a separate library covering only a subset of functions. Mathematica notebooks are structured documents with a collapsable outlining system, making large documents easier to navigate--one could hide a large collection of input data, or verbose intermediate results. In Mathcad's flat document, one must either discard such data or present it in full, making documents many pages longer than necessary.
Q:	Why does Mathematica CalcCenter cost less than Mathcad or Maple?
	It has been possible to offer Mathematica CalcCenter for a lower price than Mathcad and Maple because it was developed much more efficiently. Mathematica CalcCenter benefits automatically from algorithm developments made for Mathematica Professional. Conversely, the makers of both Mathcad and Maple have been unable to develop many of their algorithms in-house and must pay royalties to third parties for components of their software.
Q:	Mathematica CalcCenter also does symbolic calculations. What are they, and why do I want them?
	Symbolic calculations are those in which you work with symbols rather than with numbers--for example, when doing algebra. There are several advantages of symbolic calculations, including accuracy, reduced computation time, and the ability to look at the general solution to a problem and not just the solution at a specific point. Usually numerical or graphical end results are needed for calculations, so symbolic calculations are useful only if tightly integrated with the rest of the system. Mathematica CalcCenter and other Wolfram Research products feature the most tightly integrated symbolics available today.
Q:	Can I work with data from other applications in Mathematica CalcCenter?
	Yes, in a variety of ways. You can import and export standard data, image, and sound formats.
Q:	Can I use Mathematica CalcCenter as a word processor for technical documents?
	Yes, very much so. Mix text, graphics, input, output, and mathematical formulas in one document. Swap documents with your colleagues electronically or on paper. Like other .nb document-based systems, Mathematica CalcCenter provides one of the best environments for handling technical documents.
Q:	What does compatibility with the .nb standard mean?
	Mathematica CalcCenter uses the same .nb document format already used by millions of technical professionals worldwide. Pioneered in Mathematica Professional and used in all Wolfram Research products, .nb documents can be exported in a number of formats including HTML and the MathML standard for representing mathematical notation on the web.
Q:	Can those without Mathematica CalcCenter work with documents that I produce with it?
	MathReader, a free reader program available for download, allows for reading, opening and closing notebooks cells, printing, and animation of .nb documents. Other products supporting the .nb document standard, and all Wolfram Research products, are compatible with Mathematica CalcCenter notebooks.
Q:	What documentation comes with Mathematica CalcCenter?
	Getting Started and fully searchable references to each function are available online. In addition, every function comes with its own customized controller, which helps you to use the function. Getting Started is also included in paper form.
Q:	Is Mathematica CalcCenter thoroughly tested?
	Yes, on two counts. First, Mathematica CalcCenter has been built using technology developed for Mathematica Professional, renowned as the highest quality technical computing software available, and gives the most accurate answers. Second, the same industry-leading testing procedures used for Mathematica Professional and other Wolfram Research products have been used for Mathematica CalcCenter.
Q:	Should I purchase Mathematica Professional instead of Mathematica CalcCenter?
	That depends on the scope of your work and how extensively you want to use your technical software. Mathematica CalcCenter is optimized for performing calculations of up to a few lines long with minimum time spent in learning the system. By contrast, Mathematica Professional is engineered for working with all complexities of problems, has a vast range of functions, and is fully programmable. Those who need a fully customizable system should choose Mathematica Professional. Those who want to get up and running as quickly as possible should choose Mathematica CalcCenter. Note, however, that there are many similarities between these two systems. For example, they both have .nb documents, quality assurance, and use of the Mathematica-based calculation engine. More comparison information is available.
Q:	Can I run Mathematica Professional application packages with Mathematica CalcCenter?
	No, you can't. Mathematica CalcCenter does not currently support these programs.
Q:	If I get Mathematica CalcCenter now, can I upgrade to Mathematica Professional in the future?
	Yes, you can. One of the benefits of Mathematica CalcCenter is that, unlike its competitors, there are no barriers to moving up to Mathematica Professional, the world's most sophisticated technical computing system, easily and cost effectively. All of your notebooks will be compatible, and much of your experience with Mathematica CalcCenter will be instantly applicable to using Mathematica Professional. Wolfram Research also offers special upgrade plans so that you won't lose financially.
Q:	What proof of student status is required to purchase Mathematica CalcCenter for Students?
	A valid student ID, paid registration receipt, letter from your school, or report card will prove your student status. Instructions for providing proof of student status will be given at the time of purchase.

 

Further Information

Mathematica CalcCenter3 is available for Windows 98 or later and MacOS X

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