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An Overview of Mathcad. The Padnos School. What is Mathcad?. A powerful technical computing environment that uses standard math notation combined with a technical word processor. Important Mathcad Features. Standard math notation Live document interface Built-in support for units
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An Overview of Mathcad The Padnos School
What is Mathcad? • A powerful technical computing environment that uses standard math notation combined with a technical word processor
Important Mathcad Features • Standard math notation • Live document interface • Built-in support for units • Standard engineering and math functions • Powerful mathematical functionality • Basic word processing
Mathcad Features (con’t) • WWW connectivity • “Wintel” conformity • Combo allows what-if analysis and documentation
Mathcad-Based EGR Analysis • Electronic books on engineering and physics • Extension packs or toolboxes to add specialized functionality • User created DLLs (C++ libraries) to add customized functionality • Interoperability with other software applications
On-line Mathcad Tutorial and References • Getting Started Tutorial • Problem Solving Tutorial • Advanced Topics • QuickSheets • Reference Tables • Mathsoft’s WWW Library • Mathsoft’s Collaboratory Web site