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Essential PTC® Mathcad Prime® 3.0
A Guide for New and Current Users
- 1st Edition - October 9, 2013
- Author: Brent Maxfield
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 4 1 0 4 1 0 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 4 1 0 4 5 8 - 7
Learn how to use PTC® Mathcad Prime® 3.0, one of the world’s leading tools for technical computing, in the context of engineering, science, and math applications. Quickly ha… Read more
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Request a sales quoteLearn how to use PTC® Mathcad Prime® 3.0, one of the world’s leading tools for technical computing, in the context of engineering, science, and math applications. Quickly harness the power of PTC Mathcad Prime 3.0 to solve both simple and complex problems. Essential PTC® Mathcad Prime® 3.0 is perfect for college students, first-time users, and experienced Mathcad 15 users who are moving to PTC Mathcad Prime 3.0.
Updated from Maxfield’s popular Essential Mathcad, this book introduces the most powerful functions and features of the new PTC Mathcad Prime 3.0 software and teaches how to apply them to create comprehensive calculations for any quantitative subject. Examples from several fields demonstrate the power and utility of PTC Mathcad’s tools while also demonstrating how users can eff ectively incorporate Microsoft® Excel spreadsheets into the software.
- Learn the basics faster: Chapter 1 introduces many fundamentals of Mathcad, allowing the reader to begin using the program in less time.
- Learn PTC Mathcad tools in context: Incorporates many applied examples and problems from a widevariety of disciplines.
- Thorough discussion of many PTC Mathcad tools: Units, arrays, plotting, solving, symbolic calculations, programming, algebra, calculus, differential equations, reading from files, writing to files, and incorporating MS Excel spreadsheets.
- Includes a link to PTC with instructions on how to purchase the PTC® Mathcad Prime® 3.0 Student Edition (The Student Edition software is intended for educational purposes only.)
Engineers and scientists working in industry who need instruction on using Mathcad. Engineering, math, and science students using Mathcad in their coursework
Companion Website
Preface
Book Overview
Additional Resources
Teminology
Acknowledgements
Part I: Building Your PTC Mathcad Toolbox
Introduction
Chapter 1. An Introduction to PTC® Mathcad Prime® 3.0
Abstract
Before You Begin
Creating Simple Math Expressions
Grouping
Editing Expressions
PTC Mathcad Workspace
Summary of Equal Signs
Regions
Functions
Units
Arrays and Subscripts
Plotting - X-Y Plots
Programming, Symbolic Calculations, Solving and Calculus
Getting Started Tab
Summary
Practice
Chapter 2. PTC® Mathcad Prime® 3.0 for Current Mathcad 15 Users
Abstract
Differences to Become Accustomed to
Exciting New Features in PTC Mathcad Prime
Features from Mathcad 15 that Are Not in Mathcad Prime 3.0
Summary
Chapter 3. Variables and Regions
Abstract
Variables
Types of Variables
Rules for Naming Variables
String Variables
Why Use Variables
Regions
Text Regions
Areas
Additional Information About Math Regions
Find and Replace
Inserting and Deleting Lines
Page View and Page Breaks
Summary
Practice
Chapter 4. Simple Functions
Abstract
Built-in Functions
Labels
User-defined Functions
Examples of User-defined Functions
Passing a Function to a Function
Warnings
Engineering Examples
Summary
Practice
Chapter 5. Units!
Abstract
Introduction
Definitions
Changing the Default Unit System
Using and Displaying Units
Derived Units
Custom Default Unit System
Units of Force and Units of Mass
Creating Custom Units
Units in Equations
Using Labels to Distinguish Between Variables and Units
Units in User-defined Functions
Units in Empirical Formulas
Unit Scaling Functions
Dimensionless Units
Using the Unit Placeholder for Scaling
Summary
Practice
Part II: Hand Tools for Your PTC Mathcad Toolbox
Introduction
Chapter 6. Arrays, Vectors, and Matrices
Abstract
Review of Chapter 1
Tables
Range Variables
Displaying Arrays
Using Units with Arrays
Calculating with Arrays
Array Functions
PTC Mathcad Calculation Summary
Engineering Examples
Summary
Practice
Chapter 7. Selected PTC Mathcad Functions
Abstract
Review of Built-in Functions
Selected Functions
Miscellaneous Categories of Functions
Summary
Practice
Chapter 8. Plotting
Abstract
Plots Tab
Creating a Simple XY Plot
Creating a Simple Polar Plot
XY Plot Range and Tick Marks
Number of Points Plotted
Using Range Variables to Set Plot Domain
Polar Plot Range and Tick Marks
Graphing with Units
Formatting Plots
Graphing Multiple Functions
Plotting Data Points
Parametric Plotting
Trace and Zoom
Plotting over a Log Scale
3D Plots and Contour Plots
Engineering Examples
Summary
Practice
Chapter 9. Simple Logic Programming
Abstract
Introduction to the Programming Toolbar
Creating a Simple Program
Use of else if and also if Operators
Local Assignment
Return Operator
Boolean Operators
Adding Lines to a Program
Using Conditional Programs to Make and Display Conclusions
Engineering Examples
Summary
Practice
Part III: Power Tools for Your PTC Mathcad Toolbox
Introduction
Chapter 10. Introduction to Symbolic Calculations
Abstract
Getting Started with Symbolic Calculations
Keywords and Modifiers
Solve
Expand, Simplify, and Factor
Coeffs and Collect
Substitute
Combine and Rewrite
Series
Explicit
Using More than One Keyword
Units with Symbolic Calculations
Additional Topics to Study
Summary
Practice
Chapter 11. Solving Engineering Equations
Abstract
Root Function
Polyroots Function
Solve Blocks
lsolve Function
Solve Blocks using Maximize and Minimize
TOL, CTOL, and Minerr
Using Units
Engineering Examples
Summary
Practice
Chapter 12. Advanced Programming
Abstract
Local Definition
Looping
Break and Continue Operators
Return Operator
Try-On-Error Operator
Engineering Example 12.1
Summary
Practice
Chapter 13. Calculus and Differential Equations
Abstract
Differentiation
Integration
Differential Equations
Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs)
Partial Differential Equations (PDEs)
Engineering Examples
Practice
Part IV: Creating and Organizing Your Engineering Calculations with PTC Mathcad
Introduction
Chapter 14. Putting It All Together
Abstract
Introduction
Guidelines for Naming Variables
PTC Mathcad Toolbox
Hand Tools
Power Tools
Let's Start Building
What is Ahead
Summary
Practice
Chapter 15. PTC Mathcad Settings
Abstract
PTC Mathcad Options
Ribbon Bar Settings
Math Tab
Matrices/Tables Tab
Plots Tab
Math Formatting Tab
Calculation Tab
Document Tab
Summary
Practice
Chapter 16. Customizing PTC Mathcad
Abstract
Styles
Math Formatting and Label Styles
Changing Label Styles
Text Formatting
Headers and Footers
Margins
Quick Access Toolbar Customization
Summary
Practice
Chapter 17. Templates
Abstract
Information Saved in a Template
PTC Mathcad Templates
Review of Chapters 5, 15, and 16
Creating Templates
Where Are Templates Stored?
Creating Your Customized Template
Alternate Default Template
Summary
Practice
Chapter 18. Assembling Calculations from Standard Calculation Worksheets
Abstract
Copying Regions from Other PTC Mathcad Worksheets
Creating Standard Calculation Worksheets
Protecting Information
Potential Problems with Inserting Standard Calculation Worksheets and Recommended Solutions
Guidelines
How to Use Redefined Variables in Project Calculations
Resetting Variables
Using User-defined Functions in Standard Calculation Worksheets
Using the Include Feature
When to Separate Project Calculation Files
Summary
Practice
Chapter 19. Microsoft® Excel Component
Abstract
Introduction
Excel Component Block
Inputs and Outputs
Important Concepts
Existing Spreadsheets
Using Units with Excel
Printing the Excel Component
Summary
Practice
Chapter 20. Conclusion
Abstract
Advantages of PTC Mathcad
Creating Project Calculations
Additional Resources
Conclusion
Appendix 1. PTC® Mathcad Prime® 3.0 Keyboard Shortcuts
Regions
Math
Constants
Plots
Operators
Matrices and Tables
General
Appendix 2. Keyboard Shortcuts for Editing and Worksheet Management
Keyboard Shortcuts for Editing
Keyboard Shortcuts for Worksheet Management
Appendix 3. Greek Letters
Greek Toolbar
Appendix 4. Built-In Constants and Variables
Math Constants
Physics Constants
System Variables
Appendix 5. Reference Tables
Index
- No. of pages: 584
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: October 9, 2013
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Paperback ISBN: 9780124104105
- eBook ISBN: 9780124104587
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Brent Maxfield
Brent Maxfield is a Professional Structural Engineer in Utah and a Professional Civil Engineering in California. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Brigham Young University with a degree in Civil Engineering and earned a Master of Engineering Management degree. He is active in professional associations, having served on the Board of Directors of the Structural Engineers Association of Utah and in the Structural Advisory Committee to the Utah Uniform Building Codes Commission. He has used Mathcad extensively for nearly 20 years. In Essential Mathcad, Maxfield shares his vast Mathcad experience and knowledge.
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