Chapter 1: Introduction to Maple Untitled-Server1]回区 sin(x )dx 2 Figure 1-B Integral input in Standard Math Notation The next example shows you how you can use the palettes to enter the expression and learn the Maple command syntax at the same time To enter the integral in Maple Notation by using the palettes 1. On the Expression palette, click The integral command appears and the % placeholder is selected 2. On the Expression palette, click sin. The function sin appears, with 3. Enter x(on the keyboard), and press tab to go to the next placeholder. 4. Repeat step 5 5. Enter 0(zero), and press TAB 6. On the Symbol palette, click Z]. at is in the bottom row.) Note: Maple appends a semicolon to the end of the command. This signifies the end of the statement
6 • Chapter 1: Introduction to Maple Figure 1-B Integral input in Standard Math Notation The next example shows you how you can use the palettes to enter the expression and learn the Maple command syntax at the same time. To enter the integral in Maple Notation by using the palettes: 1. On the Expression palette, click . The integral command appears, and the %? placeholder is selected. 2. On the Expression palette, click . The function sin appears, with another placeholder. 3. Enter (on the keyboard), and press TAB to go to the next placeholder. 4. Repeat step 5. 5. Enter (zero), and press TAB. 6. On the Symbol palette, click . (It is in the bottom row.) 7. Press ENTER. Note: Maple appends a semicolon to the end of the command. This signifies the end of the statement
1.5 Entering Expressions in Maple. 7 Your worksheet should look similar to the one in Figure 1-C. e Untitled (1)-[Server 11 int(sin(x),x=0. pi)i Figure 1-c Integral input in Maple Notation Now that you know the correct notation, you could enter the expression at the prompt. For more information on entering expressions, see the examples in the next chapter and refer to worksheet, expressions, entering(Enter Expressions in Maple). For more information on using palettes, refer to ?worksheet, expressions, palettes(Overview of Palettes). For the rest of this guide it is assumed that you are entering expressions in Maple Notation
1.5 Entering Expressions in Maple • 7 Your worksheet should look similar to the one in Figure 1-C. Figure 1-C Integral input in Maple Notation Now that you know the correct notation, you could enter the expression at the prompt. For more information on entering expressions, see the examples in the next chapter and refer to (Enter Expressions in Maple). For more information on using palettes, refer to (Overview of Palettes). For the rest of this guide, it is assumed that you are entering expressions in Maple Notation.
Chapter 1: Introduction to Maple
8 • Chapter 1: Introduction to Maple
2 Solving a problem This chapter presents a mathematical problem with its solution. The discussion of the problem and its solution introduces you to key features of the Maple program. Do not worry too much about the mathematics. The purpose of this problem is to show you Maple; the mathematics is secondary Note: When entering Maple commands, please keep in mind that they are case- 2.1 Scenario A skier has made her way to the top of a mountain. She wants to take the steepest path down, which she can find by performing the calculations outlined in this chapter. Start by opening a new worksheet for this problem. To open a new worksheet he file menu. choose new 2.2 Commands in Packages Some of the commands used in the discussion are found in packages. A package is a group of routines related to a particular area of mathematics. You can always access commands in packages by using the long form, that is specifying both package and function name: package[ function].), but to be able to use the short form, that is, specify only the function name, use the with command first
9 2 Solving a Problem Chapter 2: Solving a Problem This chapter presents a mathematical problem with its solution. The discussion of the problem and its solution introduces you to key features of the Maple program. Do not worry too much about the mathematics. The purpose of this problem is to show you Maple; the mathematics is secondary. Note: When entering Maple commands, please keep in mind that they are casesensitive. 2.1 Scenario A skier has made her way to the top of a mountain. She wants to take the steepest path down, which she can find by performing the calculations outlined in this chapter. Start by opening a new worksheet for this problem. To open a new worksheet: • From the File menu, choose New. 2.2 Commands in Packages Some of the commands used in the discussion are found in packages. A package is a group of routines related to a particular area of mathematics. You can always access commands in packages by using the long form, that is, specifying both package and function name: !" # , but to be able to use the short form, that is, specify only the function name, use the command first.