Connect to Other Systems (Mathematica How To)

The unified architecture of Mathematica is highly extensible, allowing you to connect to other systems and programs. Using the MathLink communication protocol, which operates ...

Control the Precision and Accuracy of ... (Mathematica How To)

Mathematica works with both exact quantities and approximate numbers. Using N , you can obtain a numerical approximation to an exact quantity with any desired precision or ...

Control the Response of a 3D Surface to ... (Mathematica How To)

To control how a 3D surface responds to simulated light, set its reflection properties. Mathematica lets you control the diffuse reflection of light on a matte surface and ...

Create 3D Graphics (Mathematica How To)

3D graphics can be created with a number of powerful Mathematica functions. 3D graphics in Mathematica can be rotated and zoomed using a standard mouse or even a joystick or ...

Create a Computable Document Format ... (Mathematica How To)

Computable Document Format (CDF) files supply a rich deployment method leveraging the power and flexibility of the Mathematica language with the wide distribution provided by ...

Create a Demonstration (Mathematica How To)

The Wolfram Demonstrations Project has provided an invaluable resource for educators, book authors, hobbyists, and professionals alike. Most Demonstrations are contributed by ...

Create a Folder of Thumbnail Images (Mathematica How To)

A very common batch processing task is to reduce the dimensions of a set of images in one or more system folders, in effect constructing thumbnail images. Mathematica 's file ...

Create a Lecture Notebook (Mathematica How To)

Mathematica 's slide shows are ideal for use in the classroom, and can very quickly be leveraged as a lesson or lecture. Any presentation created with Mathematica can display ...

Create a Matrix (Mathematica How To)

Matrices are represented in Mathematica with lists. They can be entered directly with the { } notation, constructed from a formula, or imported from a data file. Mathematica ...

Create and Use Rules (Mathematica How To)

Transformation rules in Mathematica let you set local values for symbols, functions, and all other types of expressions. Using rules provides a powerful and extensible method ...