init.m on IBM
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- Subject: [mg11201] init.m on IBM
- From: Des Penny <penny@suu.edu>
- Date: Mon, 2 Mar 1998 23:10:55 -0500
- Organization: Southern Utah University
Hi: I'm puzzled at the difference between the way saving packages are implemented on the IBM and Mac systems. On the Mac its straightforward. e.g. if I need to change my Kernel "init.m" package, I just open it, make the changes and save. This writes the new file over the old init.m. On the IBM things are alot more awkward: 1. I open init.m. It opens as "untitled.nb" 2. I make the changes. 3. I must also select the cell, and set Cell/Cell Properties/Initialization Cell 4. I must now save the file as "Filename.nb" 5. Shut down Mathematica. 6. Go into the Kerel folder. Trash "init.m". Rename "Filename.nb" as "init.m" Why is there such a difference in the implementation of saving packages on the Mac and IBM. What am I missing on the IBM that would make this process easier. Thanks for your help. Des Penny Physical Science Dept. Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT 84720 Office: (435) 586-7708 FAX: (435) 865-8051 email: penny@suu.edu