1. © 2008 Maplesoft, a division of Waterloo Maple Inc. An Introduction to Maple 12 © 2008 Maplesoft, a division of Waterloo Maple Inc.

2. Maple has fundamentally changed the way math and engineering solutions are approached difficult to use Powerful computational.. abilities, but difficult to use lacking depth Attractive interface and easy to use, but lacking depth Before Maple, math and engineering products fell within one of two types: Maple, with its Technical Document Interface, is the only solution that integrates power with ease of use Point & click, intuitive user interface combined with the most robust, advanced computational engine

3. © 2008 Maplesoft, a division of Waterloo Maple Inc. Publication quality print documents Sophisticated Programming Language All new selection of Interactive Components Natural math notation Customizable Palettes Interactive task assistants Over 150 built-in plot types Analytical Tools for Engineers Connectivity to CAD systems, Excel and other tools PRO

4. © 2008 Maplesoft, a division of Waterloo Maple Inc. Connectivity to CAD systems, Excel and other tools Publication quality print documents Integrated Math Dictionary Over 150 built-in plot types Interactive task assistants Quick Start Resources All new selection of Interactive Components Natural math notation Customizable Palettes ACAD

5. © 2008 Maplesoft, a division of Waterloo Maple Inc. Typical Usage VS Rich calculation, visualization and documentation tool Design documents, lumped parameters, document solution development Instructional classroom materials integrated with math and text Academic Instruction, Research Controller design Classical, State Space, Non-linear, Robust control Maple offers a unique advantage in the instructional aspects of control systems Parameter optimization CAD parameter calculations Code generation applications

6. © 2008 Maplesoft, a division of Waterloo Maple Inc. Maple’s Approach to Technical Computing Creates Better Solutions, Faster High-performance computing with the most extensive range of solvers and exploratory tools Creates clearer, more concise & readily shareable documents for technical communication “We were amazed at the power of Maple. Its analytical power and modeling capabilities enabled us to get the accuracy we were aiming for” Jack S.P. Liu, CAE engineer, Ford Motor Company

7. © 2008 Maplesoft, a division of Waterloo Maple Inc. Maplesoft is the only math technology provider that covers every aspect of academic life Classroom instruction; Cutting edge academic research; Testing and assessment Creates clearer, more concise & readily shareable documents for mathematical investigation and instruction “ When students discovered this new environment in Maple, it felt like a fresh new technique for learning math”, he recalls. “No more long learning cycles and having to memorize numerous syntax and commands. With the click of a mouse, Maple would present the solution in the simplest way.” Dr. Nick Zorka, Professor, Lawrence Tech University Maple’s Point and Click Environment shortens learning curve and lets you be more productive

8. © 2008 Maplesoft, a division of Waterloo Maple Inc. Redefining Usability Self-documenting, context-intelligent menus and an extensive set of user- interface features, redefines what is considered “Easy to Use” Menu-driven, integrated support for a broad range of computations Access to an expansive set of plot types through interactive assistants Instant Interactive Exploration PRO Units and Tolerances accessible from assistants and palettes

9. © 2008 Maplesoft, a division of Waterloo Maple Inc. Clickable Math Self-documenting, context menus and an extensive set of user-interface features, deliver powerful mathematics in an interactive, engaging way, making users instantly productive Menu-driven, integrated support for a broad range of computations Document Layout and Task Templates Instant Interactive Exploration Access to an extensive set of plot types and interactive task assistants ACAD

10. © 2008 Maplesoft, a division of Waterloo Maple Inc. State-of-the-Art Visualization Compelling interactive components and visualization tools for creating customizable solutions with amazing clarity, detail and reproducibility Dynamic Embedded Components Broad selection of 2D plot types with extensive annotation tools Interactive 3D plots and animations, with tools for detailed investigation

11. © 2008 Maplesoft, a division of Waterloo Maple Inc. Expansive Collection of Built-in Algorithms Unmatched depth and breadth of computational ability, offering a uniquely flexible environment Enriched with expanded ODE, PDE and DAE solvers Wavelet transforms added to the collection of discrete transforms Dynamic Systems analysis tools for linear time invariant systems System Object Representation Graphical Analysis System Manipulation Procedures Signal Generation Tools Built-in Student Packages designed to provide an introduction to the power of the full Maple system

12. © 2008 Maplesoft, a division of Waterloo Maple Inc. Extensible Toolset for Application Interoperability and Integrated Solution Development CAD Link Assistant for easy interaction with 3D CAD designs Generate Code from within Maple Translate MATLAB code into Maple commands Units and Tolerances accessible from assistants and palettes Data Import Facilities Maple’s smart environment delivers interactive tools to perform technical computations and interface with other applications such as CAD packages, spreadsheets and databases and technical products such as MATLAB®

13. © 2008 Maplesoft, a division of Waterloo Maple Inc. Resources

14. © 2008 Maplesoft, a division of Waterloo Maple Inc. Guides and Resources in Maple 12 Guides and Manuals Examples and Applications Training Movies Online Resources Online Community The Maple Portal Online Resources

15. © 2008 Maplesoft, a division of Waterloo Maple Inc. Key differences from early versions of Maple

16. © 2008 Maplesoft, a division of Waterloo Maple Inc. Maple 12 builds on our computational engine providing more depth and breadth of functionality, has a significantly improved user-interface and new interactive features. Earlier versions of Maple Interactive exploration New plot types accessible from a wide range of assistants More tools for documentation New Embedded components New plot types: polar/dual axes Click on plots to trigger events Control Systems support: DynamicSystems New Wavelet transforms Expanded DE support MATLAB translator CAD Link with an assistant Usability and Visualization Computational Engine Interoperability

17. © 2008 Maplesoft, a division of Waterloo Maple Inc. Key Features Professionals High-performance computing environment that offers the most extensive range of computational, exploratory and knowledge tools to express, manipulate and manage technical information accurately and naturally. Control Systems Design Tools DynamicSystems Package Suite of specialized analysis tools CAD System Connectivity CAD Link Assistant: easy to use interface for accessing and updating CAD parameters, instantly Adds important analysis capabilities to existing design tools

18. © 2008 Maplesoft, a division of Waterloo Maple Inc. Key Features Academic With Maple, Math Just Clicks Smart, context-sensitive menus for instant access to solvers and command-free operations Customizable palettes Interactive tools for plotting, animation and exploration Assistants and Tutors Resources: Teacher resources, content center, student center Clickable Math: The idea of powerful mathematics delivered through very visual, interactive, point-and-click methods has launched a new generation of teaching and learning techniques in mathematics. No matter what the subject, Maple 12’s point-and-click interface makes math easy to do, easy to learn, and easy to teach.

19. © 2008 Maplesoft, a division of Waterloo Maple Inc. Key Features Academic – Engineering Better Research, More Grants Intelligent algorithms remove mechanical errors that cost time and impede comprehension Explore, visualize and solve complex problems, providing insight and creativity into your research Create structurally formatted, interactive documents for technical communication and electronic dissemination; ideal for restructuring and redesigning your solutions for other investigations Maple 12 offers a flexible solution development environment, uniquely suited to complex analysis and research, for an increasingly diverse range of disciplines.

20. © 2008 Maplesoft, a division of Waterloo Maple Inc. Key Features Academic - Engineering Clickable Engineering Access to Maple’s computational abilities through visual, interactive, point-and-click methods Assistants and Tutors Embedded components: engineering concepts come alive, producing compelling hands-on applications for adaptive learning and exploration Enter, edit, solve, visualize and report your results using state-of-the- art, menu-driven dynamic tools. Clickable Math: The idea of powerful mathematics delivered through very visual, interactive, point-and-click methods has launched a new generation of teaching and learning techniques in mathematics for technical disciplines.

21. © 2008 Maplesoft, a division of Waterloo Maple Inc. Key Features Academic - Students Maple makes Math easier Clickable techniques remove the learning curve Smart document environment produces rich documents that are fully interactive and professional looking Strong math engine: get the answer fast The Ultimate “Back of the Book” Maple provides tools to display the thinking behind the math Not only used to confirm your answers, but to provide better understanding of the concepts Maple 12 lets you explore, visualize, and solve even the most complex mathematical problems, reducing errors and providing greater insight into the math. You can focus on concepts rather than the mechanics of solutions.

22. © 2008 Maplesoft, a division of Waterloo Maple Inc. More Info? Omer Yagel VP Business Development and Instruction DigiSec Technology LTD omer@digisec-technology.com 054 – 45 45 062 http://www.digisec-technology.com