Re: Clearing all variables and definitions: i.e. "resetting" mathematica
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- Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2012 20:07:37 -0400 (EDT)
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Am 29.09.2012 09:09, schrieb Brentt: > Hi, is there any way to reset an entire session, clearing all variables and > definitions to what they would be when opening up mathematica. Occasionally > I look through the docs for this functionality but it has always eluded me > (and I must have read most of the docs by now ), so usually will just shut > down mathematica and restart. There has got to be a better way right? > > When you work the usual way with from the frontend I think a Kernel quit (either from the Evaluate menu or just by evaluating Quit) will be the most convenient and reliable way to reset the session. The next evaluation will automatically start a new, fresh kernel. There are ways to reset the Kernel without quitting it, but on a modern computer the restart is so fast that I wouldn't struggle with all the eventualities that arise when trying to do a reliable full reset. hth, albert