Each new version of SWP, SW, and SNB adds more features and capabilities to our products. Here's a summary of the key features for our most recent releases.
Upgrading to Version 5.5 from
If you're upgrading from Version 5.0 to Version 5.5, the new features listed below are available.
Collaborate more easily. Now you can import the contents of files created directly in LaTeX or LaTeX2e into SWP or SW using a special non SWP/SW LaTeX filter. Even if you can't open the files directly, you may be able to import them with the filter.
Extend typesetting capabilities with new LaTeX packages. Take advantage of many new packages that enable specific LaTeX behaviors and extend typesetting capabilities.
Get troubleshooting help. Version 5.5 includes a new, expanded edition of Typesetting Documents in Scientific WorkPlace and Scientific Word. It provides more typesetting tips and tricks, new information about LaTeX packages, and a brand new chapter on troubleshooting problems that can arise.
Compute and plot with MuPAD. In SWP and SNB, compute and create plots right in your document with the MuPAD 3.1.1 computer algebra engine.
Animate 2D and 3D plots. With newly-implemented renderers, create animated 2D plots in polar coordinates, animated 2D and 3D plots in rectangular coordinates, animated 2D and 3D implicit plots, and animated 3D tube plots and plots in cylindrical and spherical coordinates and vector fields. Define an Animation Variable t for the plot and specify the animation start and end times and the rate of frames per second.
Manipulate and inspect 3D plots. Rotate, move, zoom in and out, and fly through 3D plots.
Explore plots and animations with the VCAM window. View plots in read-only or read-write documents using the MuPAD VCAM window with playback toolbar controls. Use your mouse to start, stop, re-run, and loop animations; change the animation speed; rotate; and zoom—all from the VCAM toolbar.
Label 2D and 3D plots. Now you can enhance your SWP and SNB plots with text labels that move with the plot when you rotate or zoom. You can specify the location of the label within the plot both horizontally and vertically, and you can set the orientation of the plot precisely.
Create 3D implicit plots. Plot equations involving three variables.
Use completely revised instructions. The new edition of Doing Mathematics with Scientific WorkPlace and Scientific Notebook explains how to use the built-in computer algebra system to do mathematics and create plots without dealing directly with the syntax of the computer algebra system.
These new features are available when you're upgrading from Version 4.x to Version 5.
Interact with colleagues more easily and distribute your documents in different formats with new and enhanced export filters.
Collaborate more easily by importing native LaTeX files.
Export your documents as RTF files.
Read MathType mathematics in RTF files.
Create more accurate HTML files.
Export mathematics as MathML.
Version 5 provides new typesetting capabilities and many new document shells, some intended for international use.
Create typeset PDF files.
Use pdfTeX to process files that contain graphics.
Preserve LaTeX cross-references in PDF files with the hyperref package.
Extend typesetting capabilities with new LaTeX packages, including LaTeX PostScript packages.
Get troubleshooting help with expanded typesetting documentation in Typesetting Documents in Scientific WorkPlace and Scientific Word.
Examine an expanded gallery of shells.
Choose shells tailored for international documents.
Complex computational capability makes SWP and SNB indispensable tools.
Compute with the MuPAD 3.1.1 computer algebra system.
Animate 2D and 3D plots.
Manipulate and examine 3D plots.
Explore plots and animations with the VCAM window.
Label 2D and 3D plots.
Create 3D implicit plots.
Use completely revised instructions in a new edition of Doing Mathematics with Scientific WorkPlace and Scientific Notebook.
Use enhanced MuPAD capabilities.
Compute with MathType mathematics in RTF files.
Use an improved Exam Builder.
If you're upgrading from Version 3.5 to Version 5, many new features are available.
Interact with colleagues more easily and distribute your documents in different formats with new and enhanced export filters.
Collaborate more easily by importing native LaTeX files.
Export your documents as RTF files.
Read RTF files with greater accuracy.
Read MathType mathematics in RTF files.
Export your documents to accurate HTML and preserve the formatting.
Export mathematics as MathML.
Copy selections more accurately to other applications with enhanced copy operations.
Tailor the way graphics are copied or exported from your document.
Work easily and efficiently with expanded editing tools.
Customize and configure the Symbol Cache toolbar and the expanded symbol panels.
Work more easily with new Editing and Typeset toolbars and new Tools commands.
Magnify your printed document independent of the document window.
Work faster with enhanced keyboard shortcuts.
Change the style more easily with the greatly expanded Tag Appearance dialog.
Version 5 provides new typesetting capabilities and many new document shells, some intended for international use.
Create typeset PDF files.
Use pdfTeX to process files that contain graphics.
Preserve LaTeX cross-references in PDF files with the hyperref package.
Extend typesetting capabilities with new LaTeX packages, including LaTeX PostScript packages.
Get troubleshooting help with expanded typesetting documentation in Typesetting Documents in Scientific WorkPlace and Scientific Word.
Examine sample documents created with an expanded gallery of shells in A Gallery of Document Shells for Scientific WorkPlace and Scientific Word on the program CD.
Choose shells tailored for international documents.
Use Omega/Lambda to produce typeset documents for international use.
Work with an updated version of TrueTeX and associated TeX tools.
Complex computational capability makes SWP and SNB indispensable tools.
Compute with the MuPAD3.1.1 computer algebra system.
Animate 2D and 3D plots.
Manipulate and examine 3D plots.
Explore plots and animations with the VCAM window.
Label 2D and 3D plots.
Create 3D implicit plots.
Use completely revised instructions in a new edition of Doing Mathematics with Scientific WorkPlace and Scientific Notebook.
Use enhanced MuPAD capabilities.
Work with enhanced computational commands.
Compute with MathType mathematics in RTF files.
Use an improved Exam Builder to develop online quizzes and course
materials.
These new features are available when you upgrade from Version 3.0 to Version 5:
Interact with colleagues more easily and distribute your documents in different formats with new and enhanced export filters.
Collaborate more easily by importing native LaTeX files.
Export your documents as RTF files.
Read RTF files with greater accuracy.
Read MathType mathematics in RTF files.
Export your documents to accurate HTML and preserve the formatting.
Export mathematics as MathML.
Copy selections more accurately to other applications with enhanced copy operations.
Create graphic images of correctly formatted text and mathematics for pasting or exporting.
Tailor the way graphics are copied or exported from your document.
Take advantage of improved international support and different national language versions of Windows.
Work in Windows XP, 2000, and earlier versions and with MIcrosoft Office 2000 and Internet Explorer 5.0.
Work easily and efficiently with expanded editing tools.
Customize and configure the Symbol Cache toolbar and the expanded symbol panels.
Work more easily with new Editing and Typeset toolbars, new Tools commands, and a Context menu.
Take advantage of new file management features.
Magnify your printed document independent of the document window.
Work faster with enhanced keyboard shortcuts.
Change the style more easily with the greatly expanded Tag Appearance dialog.
Use an improved licensing scheme.
Version 5 provides new typesetting capabilities and many new document shells, some intended for international use.
Create typeset PDF files.
Use pdfTeX to process files that contain graphics.
Preserve LaTeX cross-references in PDF files with the hyperref package.
Extend typesetting capabilities with new LaTeX packages, including LaTeX PostScript packages.
Get troubleshooting help with expanded typesetting documentation in Typesetting Documents in Scientific WorkPlace and Scientific Word.
Examine sample documents created with an expanded gallery of shells in A Gallery of Document Shells for Scientific WorkPlace and Scientific Word on the program CD.
Choose shells tailored for international documents.
Use Omega/Lambda to produce typeset documents for international use.
Work with an updated version of TrueTeX and associated TeX tools.
Complex computational capability makes SWP and SNB indispensable tools.
Compute with the MuPAD 3.1.1 computer algebra system.
Animate 2D and 3D plots.
Manipulate and examine 3D plots.
Explore plots and animations with the VCAM window.
Label 2D and 3D plots.
Create 3D implicit plots.
Use completely revised instructions in a new edition of Doing Mathematics with Scientific WorkPlace and Scientific Notebook.
Use enhanced MuPAD capabilities.
Work with enhanced computational commands and capabilities.
Compute with MathType mathematics in RTF files.
Use an improved Exam Builder to develop online quizzes and course materials.
Work with an updated version of TeX.
These new features are available when you upgrade from Version 2.5 to Version 5:
Interact with colleagues more easily and distribute your documents in different formats with new and enhanced export filters.
Collaborate more easily by importing native LaTeX files.
Export your documents as RTF files.
Read RTF files with greater accuracy.
Read MathType mathematics in RTF files.
Export your documents to accurate HTML and preserve the formatting.
Export mathematics as MathML.
Produce more portable documents with the portable LaTeX filter.
Produce TeX files for Internet use.
Open online TeX files created with the program.
Copy selections more accurately to other applications with enhanced copy operations.
Create graphic images of correctly formatted text and mathematics for pasting or exporting.
Tailor the way graphics are copied or exported from your document.
Use improved graphics filters.
Create text files with an expanded range of symbols and characters.
Take advantage of improved international support and different national language versions of Windows.
Work in Windows XP, 2000, and earlier versions and with MIcrosoft Office 2000 and Internet Explorer 5.0.
Work easily and efficiently with expanded editing tools.
Produce your document with or without La TeX typesetting.
Format documents more easily with the Tag Appearance dialog.
Customize and configure the Symbol Cache toolbar and the expanded symbol panels.
Work more easily with new Editing and Typeset toolbars, new Tools commands, a Context menu, and default actions for keyboard keys.
Navigate easily with linked documents.
Take advantage of new file management features.
Use new tags to create different types of notes and environments.
Magnify your printed document independent of the document window.
Work faster with enhanced keyboard shortcuts.
Use an expanded Help system.
Use an improved licensing scheme.
Version 5 provides new typesetting capabilities and many new document shells, some intended for international use.
Create typeset PDF files.
Use pdfTeX to process files that contain graphics.
Preserve LaTeX cross-references in PDF files with the hyperref package.
Extend typesetting capabilities with new LaTeX packages, including LaTeX PostScript packages.
Examine sample documents created with an expanded gallery of shells in A Gallery of Document Shells for Scientific WorkPlace and Scientific Word on the program CD.
Choose shells tailored for international documents.
Use Omega/Lambda to produce typeset documents for international use.
Work with an updated version of TrueTeX and associated TeX tools.
Use improved fonts for better looking documents.
Complex computational capability makes SWP and SNB indispensable tools.
Compute with the MuPAD 3.1.1 computer algebra system.
Animate 2D and 3D plots.
Manipulate and examine 3D plots.
Explore plots and animations with the VCAM window.
Label 2D and 3D plots.
Create 3D implicit plots.
Use completely revised instructions in a new edition of Doing Mathematics with Scientific WorkPlace and Scientific Notebook.
Use enhanced MuPAD capabilities.
Work with enhanced computational commands and capabilities: piecewise functions, partial differential equations, separate computation spaces for each document, improved plotting, and much more.
Use formula objects for dynamic calculations.
Compute with physical units.
Compute with MathType mathematics in RTF files.
Import data from your calculator.
Use an improved Exam Builder to develop online quizzes and course materials.
Work with an updated version of TeX.
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