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From: Mark.Widholm@unh.edu
Subject: MathPad 2.6.4 graphing scientific calculator
						
MathPad is a general purpose graphing scientific calculator. It uses 
a text window rather than simulating buttons on a hand held 
calculator. This live scratchpad interface allows you to see and edit 
your entire calculation. Formulas can be entered directly and 
different values can be plugged in for easy "what if" calculating.

In addition to being a handy little calculator, MathPad can also take 
on  larger problems. Simple plotting allows quick visualization of 
results. General purpose arrays allow calculations involving vectors, 
complex numbers, matrix algebra etc. 2D arrays can be displayed as 
grayscale or color images. Several examples are included showing such 
things as equation solving, curve fitting, vector calculations and 
numerical solutions of differential equations.

MathPad does not have all the features of high-end commercial 
programs such as Mathematica but it can handle fairly sophisticated 
numerical problems with a MUCH smaller memory requirement).

MathPad 2.6.4 is an upgrade intended to replace the previously posted 
version 2.6.3.

		New Capabilities:
   * Improved source file import
   * Improved data file import/export
   * Scrollwheel support
   * Higher Xsteps limit
   * Access to Xlo Xhi Ylo Yhi plot values
   * More label statements allowed
   * Option for plot axis box
   * New scripting event to hide windows
   * QTmovie XFun now creates a data fork movie for easier export

		Bug Fixes:
   * minimize to dock now expands back
   * read() of FLT4 data now works properly
   * fixed compatability problems with some print drivers

MathPad 2.6.4 runs on OS-X or OS 8.6 or better with Carbonlib

This software is free for non-commercial distribution.

Send comments and bug reports to:

   Mark.Widholm@UNH.edu-- 
Mark Widholm                  Space Science Center
Mark.Widholm@unh.edu       University of New Hampshire