Why is InputField changing format of input formula?
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- Subject: [mg109247] Why is InputField changing format of input formula?
- From: "Dominic" <miliotodc at rtconline.com>
- Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2010 02:49:06 -0400 (EDT)
Hi,
I am writing an application which the user enters an equation and would
like to set up an input field for the equation. This is what I
currently use:
InputField[Dynamic[myFunction], FieldSize -> {20, 4}]
However, when I leave the field, the equation is automatically altered
by the system. For example, if I enter a polynomial such as z^5+2z^2-2,
the system changes it to -2+2z^2+z^5 or if I enter a cube root from the
palettes, the system changes it to a 1/3 power.
How may I set up the InputField so that it stays in the input the user
enters? I cannot seem to get it to "Hold" the format as the user
entered it.
Thanks guys,
Dominic