MatheGrafix is an interactive function plotter, which allows users to print, present or embed a large variety of graphs in Microsoft Word or OpenOffice documents with 1/4 inch or 1/2 cm grid size. Originally, this application software was developed 1994 as a 16-bit application. After several updates for enhanced functionality, it was finally opened to public on May 09, 2008 at iMedia fair in Mainz, Germany. The software is available as freeware, portable or as a setup file. Development * 1994: 16-bit version MatheGrafix 4.02 * 2007: As one out of ten schools, Martin-von-Cochem-Gymnasium in Cochem, Germany, qualifies for a government program to increase multimedia skills among students. In this connection, the development of a function plotter is launched as a project of Informatics Sciences. The result of this project forms the basis for the author's 32-bit version MatheGrafix 7. * 2008: The software is opened to public on May 09, 2008 at iMedia fair in Mainz, Germany. Currently, the software is being translated into several languages among which are French, Polish and Russian. Features Portable software The software is a stand-alone solution that does not need to be installed and can be used as a portable software. It consists of one file only and runs under Windows 98, NT, 2000, XP, Vista and Windows 7. Interactivity Functions can be traced and at a given coordinate the function value is displayed. Printing features The software focuses on printing and presenting functional graphs rather than on calculating or compiling curve sketchings. From an educational point of view, it is a perfect in-class tool for teachers as well as a great help for students doing their homework. Extras All graphs can be… * printed WYSIWYG including tables * pasted true-to-scale and highly accurate in word processing software (e.g. Microsoft Word, OpenOffice) with 1/4 inch, 1/2 inch or 1/2 cm grid size * pasted in image processing or presentation software with maximum accuracy and high definition * presented and edited in full-screen mode (e.g. with video projector and laptop)
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