Symbolic Result Precision

[haynewp]

When I use the "solve,X-->" from the symbolics menu on an equation, I get a result with twenty something places of accuracy. I can't find where to change this, it is not the same as the general results settings. I have been looking in the online help and can't find it, does anyone know? (MCAD 12)

 

[GregLocock]

right click on the answer (or double click I can't remember which) and you'll get the local formatting menu.

At least, that's how it worked in earlier versions.

Cheers

Greg Locock

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[haynewp]

I can right click, go to the format menu and change the result like you are saying but it only works when the answer follows the "=" sign. It it not working when the answer follows the symbolic "--->". Unless it is under another menu somewhere.

 

[GregLocock]

Hmm, sorry I hadn't realised there was a difference.

Cheers

Greg Locock

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[haynewp]

Here is a file I am currently working on. If you scroll down a few pages you can see the long precision I am talking about.

http://www.angelfire.com/linux/haynewp/

(sorry, have to left click then save)

 

[IRstuff]

see the help file on "float". The syntax is:
float,n

TTFN