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New Features in Version 6
Version 6 expands important features that were
present in earlier versions of the program: compatibility with other
software and systems; a rich interface based on the logical separation
of content and appearance; the natural entry of text and mathematics;
the ability to perform mathematical computation with MuPAD 5® inside
your Scientific WorkPlace 6® and Scientific Notebook 6® documents; and
easy creation and production of complex, highly formatted printed
documents.
Mulitple Platform Capability
Now with Version 6 you have a choice of operating
systems: Windows® or OS X®. With its entirely new Mozilla-based
architecture, Version 6 provides more flexibility for your workplace.
You can save or export your documents in multiple formats according to
your publication and portability needs. Your documents are saved as XML
files, making them completely portable across platforms. Sharing your
work with colleagues is easier than ever.
New Look
The program window has been updated with streamlined
layouts for the toolbars and symbol panels. Most tools work the same
way they did in earlier versions, with a mouse-activated tooltip giving
the name of each toolbar button and panel symbols. With Version 6 you
can display your document with or without XML tags, as XHTML source
code, or PDF (except in Scientific Notebook).
Easy Sharing of Documents
Documents and all files related to them (embedded
files, plot files, etc.) are automatically bundled together. You only
need a single file bearing the extension .sci to share a document. You
can seamlessly import TEX files created with earlier versions of the
program, and you can export any document as a TEX file. In XML and
XHTML files, Version 6 represents your mathematics as MathML. This
makes it easy to create XHTML web files for the representation of your
mathematics on various platforms over the Internet with a browser. Note
that the browser recommended for Version 6 is Firefox, not Scientific
Viewer.
Document Production
Undo
Multiple levels of Undo are now available, allowing you to undo an
unlimited number of previous editing changes from your current session
in the document.
Check Spelling
On the Windows® platform spell checking in realtime is provided using
inline spell checking from MySpell. MySpell provides a free open-source
dictionary for over 40 languages. Misspelled words have a wavy red
underline.
There is also a Check Spelling dialog box where you can choose to
replace a misspelled word, or to ignore the suggested corrections. You
may also specify which language to use.
On the Mac® the spellchecker uses the OS X® dictionary.
Speed Document Formatting
Common tasks such as section head and footnote formatting are simpler.
The page layout you define in a new WYSIWYG interface translates
directly to TEX.
Fragments
Version 6 allows you to create fragments containing XHTML code, TEX
code, graphics, or anything else that can go on the clipboard.
Tables
There is a new visual interface used to create tables to the exact dimensions you need.
Edit Efficiently
Leaving dialog boxes open while you make replacements and corrections saves time.
Language Support
Version 6 supports any left-to-right or right-to left language that is supported by your operating system.
Layout
The page and table layout interfaces are new.
Improved and Scalable Fonts
Use pdfLATEX and XƎTEX to create documents with a wide variety of
scalable fonts. With XƎTEX you can use any OpenType font installed on
your computer, as well as Unicode and associated extended Unicode
TrueType fonts. The program includes the latest version of LATEX and
AMS; macros. The packages yield ligatures and kerning in all text when
documents are typeset.
AMS-LATEX Documents
By choosing a shell that uses AMS-LATEX typesetting specifications documents are formatted automatically.
REVTEX
REVTEX is a package of LATEX macros designed for preparing
physics manuscripts. The software includes a shell with typesetting
specifications for producing typeset documents for several different
publications.
MuPAD 5®
Version 6 uses MuPAD 5 as the embedded computer algebra system
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