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AssistCalc
I wrote AssistCalc because many people expect the function of AssistCalc to be built into the
Newton. AssistCalc allows the user to write out (not tap, tap, tap) your equation and AssistCalc
will try it's best to figure out an answer for you. You can then copy the answer to where you
need it.
To install AssistCalc you will need Apple's Newton Connection Kit or the public domain Package
Downloader program. AssistCalc works in conjunction with Newton's Intelligent Assistant.
AssistCalc will be ready to assist you as soon as it loaded it into your Newton.
AssistCalc can be used 2 ways:
1. AssistCalc can use the Intelligent Assistant (Assist button). If you are in the notepad you
can write out your expression with a valid synonym, select the expression and tap Assist.
Valid synonyms for AssistCalc are calc, compute, =, equal.
Some examples are for use with the Assist button:
= 2 + 2
2+2 =
calc 3/6
sin(45) equal
compute max(4+3,4*2)
* Please note, that for the Newton Intelligent Assistant to interpret the equation you MUST
have a SPACE between the '=' and the equation.
** To speed up evaluation of the expression using Assist button try:
- for long expressions remove all spaces execpt the one space between expression and
the synonym .
- for small expressions with just +,-,*,/ add spaces between all operators and numbers.
*** Store equations that you use a lot in the notepad. This way you can have your own
programable calculator.
2. AssistCalc can be used as a standard application. It has an expression field for you to enter
your expression in. Do not include the synonym with the exression. Synonyms are only needed
when writing expressions for the Intelligent Assistant. Tap the "The Answer Is" button to
see the result.
* for complicated expressions this way computes much faster than through the Intelligent
Assistant.
Some examples are for use within AssistCalc package:
(log(12.4)-log(5.6))/(12.0 - 2.0)
2+2
4*3
sin(45)
Some other math functions that the Newton knows are: acos(x) asin(x) atan(x) atan2(x,y) cos(x)
cosh(x) exp(x) log(x) log10(x) pow(x,y) sin(x) sinh(x) sqrt(x) tan(x) tanh(x) max(a,b) min(a,b)
floor(x) cieling(x) annuity(rate,periods) compound(rate,period).
* Some users have found that they can execute other Newton internal functions. If you do this
you do so at your own risk. Some of these functions can really screw up your Newton. Please
only use the documented functions.
Because you can use Newton script you can do the following:
x := 1;
y := 2;
(x-y)/(x+y)
This can be usefull if you have an expression that you want to plug multiple values into to
find a bunch of answers. You only need to change 'x' in one place and then recalculate.
Suggestions, comments, and bugs please e-mail to:
internet: macia@sinbad.navsses.navy.mil
applelink: hardy.macia
AssistCalc is WhateverWare. Send whatever to:
Hardy Macia
1413 Surrey Lane
Wynnewood PA 19096
(Some whatever suggestions: lift tickets, postcards, $1 foriegn or US notes, or change
[pennies, dimes, quarters] - I'm trying to fill up a 40 gallon milk can.)
Version History
---------------
2.01 - 12/19/93 - Added a popup template. Handles +/- infinity and non numbers conditions.
sqrt(-1) is 'i'. AssistCalc will give you an answer of 'Not A Number'. The AssistCalc
window is now dragable <- to support rumored slates.
2.0 - 12/09/93 - Added an expression field to the AssistCalc appliction to bypass the Intelligent
Assistant thereby, speeding up processing of expression. This expression field has a
custom dictionary associated with it consisting of the above defined functions.
1.01 - 12/05/93 - Answer window is no longer moveable. I decided that being able to copy the
answer was more important than being able to see behind the window.
1.0 - 12/04/93 - First release
Standard Disclaimer:
AssistCalc is Copyright © 1993 by Hardy Macia. It may be distributed
freely for non-commercial purposes with this README. Rights are reserved by
the author. The author assumes no risk in the use of this software.