Mathematica Link for Microsoft Word now available
- Subject: [mg2978] Mathematica Link for Microsoft Word now available
- From: info (Wolfram Research)
- Date: 18 Jan 1996 05:06:23 -0600
- Approved: usenet@wri.com
- Distribution: local
- Newsgroups: wri.mathgroup
- Organization: Wolfram Research, Inc.
- Sender: mj at wri.com
Wolfram Research is now shipping the Mathematica Link for Microsoft Word, which turns Word into an environment for doing mathematical calculations and creating technical reports. Using Microsoft Word as a front end to the Mathematica kernel, this link allows users to combine text, live calculations, and graphics using the text processing and layout features of Word. Users enter calculations in their Word documents, then the Mathematica kernel evaluates them and the results appear in that same Word document. Users can also take advantage of Word¹s macro language, WordBasic, to create new interface elements such as custom dialog boxes, toolbars of common functions, and on-screen forms with buttons and pop-up menus. Other capabilities of Mathematica Link for Microsoft Word include the ability to edit existing calculations; import existing Mathematica notebooks into Word; flow text around Mathematica calculations and graphics in more than one column; add text, arrows, and call-out boxes; use Word¹s spell and grammar checks; create indexes; and hide or delete all Mathematica inputs, outputs, or prompts to create a publication-ready manuscript. Mathematica Link for Microsoft Word requires Microsoft Word Version 6 or later on either Macintosh, Power Macintosh, Windows 3.1, Windows 95, or Windows NT. About MathLink MathLink is a communication protocol that provides transparent connections between Mathematica, a users¹ own programs, and any MathLink-capable application. Mathematica¹s notebook front end communicates with the Mathematica kernel via MathLink. For further information or send email to info at wri.com or see <http://www.wri.com/mathematica/applications/>. ----------------------------------------------------------- Ian Collier Technical Sales Support Wolfram Research, Inc. ----------------------------------------------------------- tel:(217) 398-0700 fax:(217) 398-0747 ianc at wri.com Wolfram Research Home Page: http://www.wri.com/ -----------------------------------------------------------