Looking for some math software

Chas3down

I am looking to be able to do my homework on the computer instead of writing it. I really hate writing out homework, erasing it, etc..

Does anyone know of any software I am able to write out equations with proper math symbols? (not looking for a word plugin, a completely standalone program.) I would like the program to be easy to navigate as well, do not want to spend to much extra time doing it on the computer.

Byron Chen

I recommend MathType. It allows you to just drag the symbols from a template, use the shortcut keys (I think you can customize that), or use LaTex if you know. Pretty convenient.

Number Nine

I typeset all of my assignments in LaTeX; I find it to be much faster than writing them out by hand.

symbolipoint

Hi Number Nine,

I tried to look into that myself but am too confused about the different programs required to work together and what to install and how to configure. So far, I gave-up and just use TextAid and Jarte or post onto the forum between tags. I'm always interested in any clarification anyone can give about LaTeX.

Number Nine

The easiest way to get started, I think, would be be to pick up TexWorks. This gives you a pretty simple environment for creating your documents: You write your code in one window, and then the press of a button compiles and displays it in another window. As for learning the language itself (it's not very difficult), you can find hundreds of tutorials with a quick google search. There's a pretty comprehensive one here...

http://www.tug.org/twg/mactex/tutori...primer-1.0.pdf

LCKurtz

MikTex is a LaTeX package that comes with an installer and sets it all up for you. Everything you need. See

http://miktex.org/download

hddd123456789

If you have a recent version of ms word, you won't need any plugin. It has a robust built-in equation system and tons of symbols to choose from as well as templates for all sorts of equations, superscripts, subscripts, etc.

Bill Simpson

You might try a free month trial of Scientific Notebook or Scientific Word from

http://www.mackichan.com/

Either of those will let you try to accomplish what you want to do.

Chas3down

Okay thanks for the replies! I am going to check out all these programs..

Btw, anyone know a program where I can draw out equations(on a windows pad) and it converts it to neat looking equations for latex, etc..?

Byron Chen

MathType claims to be able to do that, but I haven't found out how to use it yet, despite using the software for some time already.