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WORD graphing utility?
I teach math and really like Math Type in conjunction with WORD to create
tests. But, I would also like to create a graph and incorporate it into my test.doc (I can do straight lines via Geometers Sketchpad, but I'm not sure how to use that program to do other graphs). I have a "powertoy graphing calculator" program that works well but I cannot copy that screen. SO, bottom line: does anyone know of a program (there must be plenty out there) that will draw graphs, is easy to use, and most important I need to be able to copy the graph into my .doc.? Mel |
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Microsoft Excel?
MB_ wrote: I teach math and really like Math Type in conjunction with WORD to create tests. But, I would also like to create a graph and incorporate it into my test.doc (I can do straight lines via Geometers Sketchpad, but I'm not sure how to use that program to do other graphs). I have a "powertoy graphing calculator" program that works well but I cannot copy that screen. SO, bottom line: does anyone know of a program (there must be plenty out there) that will draw graphs, is easy to use, and most important I need to be able to copy the graph into my .doc.? Mel |
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I don't think that would serve my needs.
MB "garfield-n-odie" wrote in message .. . Microsoft Excel? MB_ wrote: I teach math and really like Math Type in conjunction with WORD to create tests. But, I would also like to create a graph and incorporate it into my test.doc (I can do straight lines via Geometers Sketchpad, but I'm not sure how to use that program to do other graphs). I have a "powertoy graphing calculator" program that works well but I cannot copy that screen. SO, bottom line: does anyone know of a program (there must be plenty out there) that will draw graphs, is easy to use, and most important I need to be able to copy the graph into my .doc.? Mel |
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Actually, it might be a good choice - why do you think it won't
serve your needs? What type of graphs are you working with or won't Excel work on? Are you trying to create graphs from equations or from data points? Etc.? There is also an Equation Editor available, BTW. It doesn't graph, but it makes writing equations a lot easier. MB_ wrote: I don't think that would serve my needs. MB "garfield-n-odie" wrote in message .. . Microsoft Excel? MB_ wrote: I teach math and really like Math Type in conjunction with WORD to create tests. But, I would also like to create a graph and incorporate it into my test.doc (I can do straight lines via Geometers Sketchpad, but I'm not sure how to use that program to do other graphs). I have a "powertoy graphing calculator" program that works well but I cannot copy that screen. SO, bottom line: does anyone know of a program (there must be plenty out there) that will draw graphs, is easy to use, and most important I need to be able to copy the graph into my .doc.? Mel |
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On 21-Jan-2005, "MB_" wrote:
I teach math and really like Math Type in conjunction with WORD to create tests. ... SO, bottom line: does anyone know of a program (there must be plenty out there) that will draw graphs, is easy to use, and most important I need to be able to copy the graph into my .doc.? Hi Mel, I can recommend one that we don't produce, but I know the authors and they have done a bang-up job with it. The product is called Autograph, and is very easy to use. You can easily insert an Autograph plot or graph into your Word document, and if you want to, you can even label it with MathType. Autograph not only graphs standard functions, but implicit functions, conic sections, and contour plots. You can animate the graph at a speed you choose, which gives a handy way to analyze a graph WRT time. You can vary the values of constants, which helps students see the effect of various coefficients and other values in the equation. It'll do 3D too, if you're so inclined. It's published in the UK, but they have a US distributor. (I'm assuming you're in the US, but I realize that may not be a correct assumption.) You can find out everything you need to know, including downloading a 30-day trial version at www.autograph-math.com. -- Bob Mathews Director of Training 830-990-9699 http://www.dessci.com/free.asp?free=news FREE fully-functional 30-day evaluation of MathType 5 Design Science, Inc. -- "How Science Communicates" MathType, WebEQ, MathPlayer, MathFlow, Equation Editor, TeXaide |
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MB_ wrote:
I have a "powertoy graphing calculator" program that works well but I cannot copy that screen. You can copy any Windows screen with SnagIt, which I use to illustrate my web page tutorials. I believe there's a demo - www.techsmith.com -- Graham Mayor - Word MVP My web site www.gmayor.com Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org |
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would be interested in your reasons as to why you don't think a graph in
excel would suit your needs? excel draws graphs (huge variety of them) / is easy to use (you can create a graph with one keystroke - i'm not sure how much easier you could want) and can be copied and pasted (or linked) into word again with only a couple of keystrokes. Cheers JulieD "MB_" wrote in message ... I don't think that would serve my needs. MB "garfield-n-odie" wrote in message .. . Microsoft Excel? MB_ wrote: I teach math and really like Math Type in conjunction with WORD to create tests. But, I would also like to create a graph and incorporate it into my test.doc (I can do straight lines via Geometers Sketchpad, but I'm not sure how to use that program to do other graphs). I have a "powertoy graphing calculator" program that works well but I cannot copy that screen. SO, bottom line: does anyone know of a program (there must be plenty out there) that will draw graphs, is easy to use, and most important I need to be able to copy the graph into my .doc.? Mel |
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Pop:
I use Math Type for my equation editor. Works fabulously (I think this is basically the same equation editor built into WORD, but I have the full package). I want to graph a complicated function in the form y= f(x). I want to be able to set the window and then copy the graph into WORD. I can get graphs on say a TI -83 or similar graphing calculator. I also think there is a cable and software where I can connect the TI to the computer and then do a xfer to WORD. But I'd rather have a program that I can open directly. Mel "Pop" wrote in message ... Actually, it might be a good choice - why do you think it won't serve your needs? What type of graphs are you working with or won't Excel work on? Are you trying to create graphs from equations or from data points? Etc.? There is also an Equation Editor available, BTW. It doesn't graph, but it makes writing equations a lot easier. MB_ wrote: I don't think that would serve my needs. MB "garfield-n-odie" wrote in message .. . Microsoft Excel? MB_ wrote: I teach math and really like Math Type in conjunction with WORD to create tests. But, I would also like to create a graph and incorporate it into my test.doc (I can do straight lines via Geometers Sketchpad, but I'm not sure how to use that program to do other graphs). I have a "powertoy graphing calculator" program that works well but I cannot copy that screen. SO, bottom line: does anyone know of a program (there must be plenty out there) that will draw graphs, is easy to use, and most important I need to be able to copy the graph into my .doc.? Mel |
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Julie:
Can I do a function like y = f(x) (eg: y = ln(x)*sin(x) + x^2 ) and have Excel graph it?? I didn't know it could do that Mel "JulieD" wrote in message ... would be interested in your reasons as to why you don't think a graph in excel would suit your needs? excel draws graphs (huge variety of them) / is easy to use (you can create a graph with one keystroke - i'm not sure how much easier you could want) and can be copied and pasted (or linked) into word again with only a couple of keystrokes. Cheers JulieD "MB_" wrote in message ... I don't think that would serve my needs. MB "garfield-n-odie" wrote in message .. . Microsoft Excel? MB_ wrote: I teach math and really like Math Type in conjunction with WORD to create tests. But, I would also like to create a graph and incorporate it into my test.doc (I can do straight lines via Geometers Sketchpad, but I'm not sure how to use that program to do other graphs). I have a "powertoy graphing calculator" program that works well but I cannot copy that screen. SO, bottom line: does anyone know of a program (there must be plenty out there) that will draw graphs, is easy to use, and most important I need to be able to copy the graph into my .doc.? Mel |
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Graham:
Interesting. Can I capture PART of a screen (Powertoy has the graph and other stuff on the screen). Or does it capture it as a .jpg file? Then I can probably use on of my photo programs to crop what I need. Mel "Graham Mayor" wrote in message ... MB_ wrote: I have a "powertoy graphing calculator" program that works well but I cannot copy that screen. You can copy any Windows screen with SnagIt, which I use to illustrate my web page tutorials. I believe there's a demo - www.techsmith.com -- Graham Mayor - Word MVP My web site www.gmayor.com Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org |
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OK --- forget my question --- I see that you can. Still, I'd prefer ONE
program that does a graph and allows me to copy/paste. Mel "Graham Mayor" wrote in message ... MB_ wrote: I have a "powertoy graphing calculator" program that works well but I cannot copy that screen. You can copy any Windows screen with SnagIt, which I use to illustrate my web page tutorials. I believe there's a demo - www.techsmith.com -- Graham Mayor - Word MVP My web site www.gmayor.com Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org |
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Hi Mel
the function itself is outside my experience of excel, but i would think it might be possible - i would suggest posting the function and the question in microsoft.public.excel.charting or go check out Jon Peltier's site for info on graphs - http://www.peltiertech.com/ Cheers JulieD "MB_" wrote in message ... Julie: Can I do a function like y = f(x) (eg: y = ln(x)*sin(x) + x^2 ) and have Excel graph it?? I didn't know it could do that Mel "JulieD" wrote in message ... would be interested in your reasons as to why you don't think a graph in excel would suit your needs? excel draws graphs (huge variety of them) / is easy to use (you can create a graph with one keystroke - i'm not sure how much easier you could want) and can be copied and pasted (or linked) into word again with only a couple of keystrokes. Cheers JulieD "MB_" wrote in message ... I don't think that would serve my needs. MB "garfield-n-odie" wrote in message .. . Microsoft Excel? MB_ wrote: I teach math and really like Math Type in conjunction with WORD to create tests. But, I would also like to create a graph and incorporate it into my test.doc (I can do straight lines via Geometers Sketchpad, but I'm not sure how to use that program to do other graphs). I have a "powertoy graphing calculator" program that works well but I cannot copy that screen. SO, bottom line: does anyone know of a program (there must be plenty out there) that will draw graphs, is easy to use, and most important I need to be able to copy the graph into my .doc.? Mel |
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Julie:
Actually, I figured out a way to do it. I just put the x-values in the first column and the function values in the second column and then do an XY plot. Mel "JulieD" wrote in message ... Hi Mel the function itself is outside my experience of excel, but i would think it might be possible - i would suggest posting the function and the question in microsoft.public.excel.charting or go check out Jon Peltier's site for info on graphs - http://www.peltiertech.com/ Cheers JulieD "MB_" wrote in message ... Julie: Can I do a function like y = f(x) (eg: y = ln(x)*sin(x) + x^2 ) and have Excel graph it?? I didn't know it could do that Mel "JulieD" wrote in message ... would be interested in your reasons as to why you don't think a graph in excel would suit your needs? excel draws graphs (huge variety of them) / is easy to use (you can create a graph with one keystroke - i'm not sure how much easier you could want) and can be copied and pasted (or linked) into word again with only a couple of keystrokes. Cheers JulieD "MB_" wrote in message ... I don't think that would serve my needs. MB "garfield-n-odie" wrote in message .. . Microsoft Excel? MB_ wrote: I teach math and really like Math Type in conjunction with WORD to create tests. But, I would also like to create a graph and incorporate it into my test.doc (I can do straight lines via Geometers Sketchpad, but I'm not sure how to use that program to do other graphs). I have a "powertoy graphing calculator" program that works well but I cannot copy that screen. SO, bottom line: does anyone know of a program (there must be plenty out there) that will draw graphs, is easy to use, and most important I need to be able to copy the graph into my .doc.? Mel |
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You can capture all or part of a screen or any element on the screen, and
you can copy it to the clipboard or to a file in just about any graphics format you want - including jpg. You will not need to crop using an external program. -- Graham Mayor - Word MVP My web site www.gmayor.com Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org MB_ wrote: Graham: Interesting. Can I capture PART of a screen (Powertoy has the graph and other stuff on the screen). Or does it capture it as a .jpg file? Then I can probably use on of my photo programs to crop what I need. Mel "Graham Mayor" wrote in message ... MB_ wrote: I have a "powertoy graphing calculator" program that works well but I cannot copy that screen. You can copy any Windows screen with SnagIt, which I use to illustrate my web page tutorials. I believe there's a demo - www.techsmith.com -- Graham Mayor - Word MVP My web site www.gmayor.com Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org |
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Sounds good .. so is it all working for you now as you want?
"MB_" wrote in message ... Julie: Actually, I figured out a way to do it. I just put the x-values in the first column and the function values in the second column and then do an XY plot. Mel "JulieD" wrote in message ... Hi Mel the function itself is outside my experience of excel, but i would think it might be possible - i would suggest posting the function and the question in microsoft.public.excel.charting or go check out Jon Peltier's site for info on graphs - http://www.peltiertech.com/ Cheers JulieD "MB_" wrote in message ... Julie: Can I do a function like y = f(x) (eg: y = ln(x)*sin(x) + x^2 ) and have Excel graph it?? I didn't know it could do that Mel "JulieD" wrote in message ... would be interested in your reasons as to why you don't think a graph in excel would suit your needs? excel draws graphs (huge variety of them) / is easy to use (you can create a graph with one keystroke - i'm not sure how much easier you could want) and can be copied and pasted (or linked) into word again with only a couple of keystrokes. Cheers JulieD "MB_" wrote in message ... I don't think that would serve my needs. MB "garfield-n-odie" wrote in message .. . Microsoft Excel? MB_ wrote: I teach math and really like Math Type in conjunction with WORD to create tests. But, I would also like to create a graph and incorporate it into my test.doc (I can do straight lines via Geometers Sketchpad, but I'm not sure how to use that program to do other graphs). I have a "powertoy graphing calculator" program that works well but I cannot copy that screen. SO, bottom line: does anyone know of a program (there must be plenty out there) that will draw graphs, is easy to use, and most important I need to be able to copy the graph into my .doc.? Mel |
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yes
"JulieD" wrote in message ... Sounds good .. so is it all working for you now as you want? "MB_" wrote in message ... Julie: Actually, I figured out a way to do it. I just put the x-values in the first column and the function values in the second column and then do an XY plot. Mel "JulieD" wrote in message ... Hi Mel the function itself is outside my experience of excel, but i would think it might be possible - i would suggest posting the function and the question in microsoft.public.excel.charting or go check out Jon Peltier's site for info on graphs - http://www.peltiertech.com/ Cheers JulieD "MB_" wrote in message ... Julie: Can I do a function like y = f(x) (eg: y = ln(x)*sin(x) + x^2 ) and have Excel graph it?? I didn't know it could do that Mel "JulieD" wrote in message ... would be interested in your reasons as to why you don't think a graph in excel would suit your needs? excel draws graphs (huge variety of them) / is easy to use (you can create a graph with one keystroke - i'm not sure how much easier you could want) and can be copied and pasted (or linked) into word again with only a couple of keystrokes. Cheers JulieD "MB_" wrote in message ... I don't think that would serve my needs. MB "garfield-n-odie" wrote in message .. . Microsoft Excel? MB_ wrote: I teach math and really like Math Type in conjunction with WORD to create tests. But, I would also like to create a graph and incorporate it into my test.doc (I can do straight lines via Geometers Sketchpad, but I'm not sure how to use that program to do other graphs). I have a "powertoy graphing calculator" program that works well but I cannot copy that screen. SO, bottom line: does anyone know of a program (there must be plenty out there) that will draw graphs, is easy to use, and most important I need to be able to copy the graph into my .doc.? Mel |
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