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{SECT 0 {PARA 3 "> " 0 "" {TEXT -1 23 "Introduction to Maple V" }
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{PARA 0 "> " 0 "" {TEXT -1 363 "Maple V is a comprehensive computer system for advanced mathematics. It includes facilities for interactive algebra, calculus, discrete mathematics, graphics, numerical computation and many other areas of mathematics. It also provides a unique environment for rapid development of mathematical programs using its vast library of built-in functions and operations." }
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{PARA 0 "> " 0 "" {TEXT -1 398 "Maple V Release 5 includes palettes, context menus, and a new input mode, Standard Math notation, that allow entry and manipulation of mathematical expressions without detailed knowledge of Maple syntax. For compatibility with previous versions of Maple V, Release 5 is configured to start with palettes disabled and to accept input in Maple notation. To switch to Standard Math input mode, select " }
{TEXT 24 13 "Standard Math" }
{TEXT -1 10 " from the " }
{TEXT 24 13 "Input Display" }
{TEXT -1 16 " submenu of the " }
{TEXT 24 7 "Options" }
{TEXT -1 98 " menu. Any future input lines will then use Standard Math mode. Palettes can be enabled using the " }
{TEXT 24 8 "Palettes" }
{TEXT -1 16 " submenu of the " }
{TEXT 24 4 "View" }
{TEXT -1 7 " menu. " }
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{PARA 0 "> " 0 "" {TEXT -1 163 "For more information on using Maple V, please see one of the topics below or just explore by clicking on topics in the topic browser at the top of any help window." }
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{PARA 4 "> " 0 "" {TEXT -1 10 "Hot Topics" }
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{PARA 15 "> " 0 "" {TEXT -1 82 "If you have used previous versions of Maple V, we strongly recommend you read the " }
{HYPERLNK 17 "updates" 2 "updates[R5]" "" }{TEXT -1 193 " pages. These pages are designed to help you make the transition to Maple V Release 5.0 and provide a comprehensive list of all the changes to Maple V's mathematics and programming facilities. " }
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{PARA 15 "> " 0 "" {TEXT -1 31 "If you are new to Maple V, the " }
{HYPERLNK 17 "New User's Tour" 2 "newuser,newuser" "" }{TEXT -1 120 " provides an overview of the functionality of Maple V and will quickly familiarize you with many of Maple V's features. " }
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{PARA 15 "> " 0 "" {TEXT -1 4 "See " }
{HYPERLNK 17 "Worksheets" 2 "worksheet" "" }{TEXT -1 57 " for information on using Maple V's worksheet interface. " }
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{PARA 15 "> " 0 "" {TEXT -1 8 "See the " }
{HYPERLNK 17 "Help Guide" 2 "HelpGuide" "" }{TEXT -1 130 " to learn how to use Maple V's online help system. Access the Help Guide by typing ?helpguide (in command line Maple) or click on " }
{TEXT 24 10 "Using Help" }
{TEXT -1 11 " under the " }
{TEXT 24 4 "Help" }
{TEXT -1 7 " menu. " }
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{PARA 15 "> " 0 "" {TEXT -1 30 "To leave Maple, type the word " }
{HYPERLNK 17 "quit" 2 "quit" "" }{TEXT -1 37 " (in command line Maple) or click on " }
{TEXT 24 4 "Exit" }
{TEXT -1 11 " under the " }
{TEXT 24 4 "File" }
{TEXT -1 7 " menu. " }
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{SECT  0 {PARA 4 "> " 0 "seealso" {TEXT -1 10 "See Also: " }
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{PARA 0 "> " 0 "" {HYPERLNK 17 "trademark" 2 "trademark" "" }}
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