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MathTabs
Produce business documents in QuarkXPress™ without calculators or spreadsheets -- Do the Math in QuarkXPress™
MathTabs can add, subtract, multiply, divide, do percentages, and calculate totals for each line and column. Create invoices, estimates, budgets, packing slips, price lists, and much more!
Welcome
Thank you for trying out MathTabs. We hope you find it useful. Before you begin, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the MathTabs manual. If you have any problems, questions, or suggestions, please send us an email. We appreciate your feedback.
Overview
MathTabs is designed to be a simple and easy-to-use XTension for QuarkXPress that allows basic mathematical functions to be performed automatically. By assigning mathematical functions to text tabs, rows and columns of numbers can be set up within a single text box (or several linked boxes), and row and column totals are calculated and updated by the computer. The function is similar to a spreadsheet, without the use of cells.
MathTabs can be used for creating job estimates, invoices, budgets, packing slips, price lists, and other numeric documents. However, the primary goal is ease of use rather than the ability to handle extremely complex database situations.
MathTabs allows you to set up columns and rows of numbers using standard tabs, and assign basic mathematical functions (+, -, x, ÷, %, =) to those tabs. MathTabs will place row totals and column totals in the appropriate locations. If numbers change, MathTabs can update the totals.
EXAMPLE: One tab should be created for each column using the standard Quark Tabs window in Paragraph Attributes. Any tab can be used, but Align Right or Decimal will work best to align numbers.
NOTE: The rules are standard Quark Paragraph Attributes (Rules Below).
MathTabs assigns a letter to each location, beginning with the left edge of the text box (A), and then labelling each tab with a letter (B, C, D, etc.). These labels are used to create mathematical expressions (equations).
In this case, the first position (A) is ignored because it contains non-numeric text. The second position, which is the first tab, is labelled (B), the second tab is (C), and the last tab is (D). The last column is where the row totals will be placed, and requires empty tabs to define a location for MathTabs to place each total.
A new line will be added by MathTabs for the column total. If a label is desired (e.g., Total), that should be added after MathTabs does the calculation.
Each lettered Math Tab functions as if it places a symbol between itself and the previous location. Standard mathematical rules for equations are used, and parentheses are available for more complex equations. In this case, Number of Pages is multiplied by Unit Cost, and the line total is automatically pasted into D position in the Cost column when Calculate is clicked. The column total is also placed at the bottom of specified columns.
The MathTabs™ Interface
This section outlines how MathTabs works using a simplified example.
“Calculate” performs the calculation and places the results into the specified locations.
“Undo” reverses the previous action executed by MathTabs (mainly Calculate), which a QuarkXPress Undo may not be able to accomplish.
When tabbed text is selected, the “Make New Block” button is active. Once clicked, it defines the selected text as a MathTab “block”. Within a block, only one expression can be applied, but there can be many blocks within a text box. Each block can have a different mathematical expression, and can be edited independently (clicking in an existing block activates “Edit Block”).
“Remove All Blocks” (or “Remove Block”) can be used before extensive copying and pasting of MathTabs text. Since expressions can be saved, it is relatively easy to reapply the expressions after text has been moved.
When the buttons below the letter boxes are clicked, the Column Total function is activated. MathTabs will add all the numbers in the column, and create a new line at the end of the block for the Column Total. This can also be used to total a single column of numbers.
Note: negative numbers in the column will be subtracted.
After “Make New Block” is clicked, the option to “Remove Block” is available as long as the text remains selected. “Calculate” also becomes active (but will not work until an expression has been selected or created). MathTabs places the correct number of boxes, which correspond to text tabs in the block, in the scrollable window.
If text is deselected, clicking anywhere within a defined block activates the “Edit Selected Block” button. This will select the entire block and allows you to configure the MathTabs, or alter the configuration later.
Note: Edit Block alows you to change the expression within a block, or switch between saved expressions. So in a more complex situation you could first perform A + B = C, then C + D = E, then B + E = F.
Once a block has been defined, the mathematical expression can be established. Each tab is represented by a box with a letter inside. Clicking on a box selects it (making the border darker). A selected box is assigned a function by clicking on a function button below. This places the function symbol inside the box, in front of the letter. A box/letter can be deactivated if it is to be ignored by using the O x button.
For more complex expressions, parentheses can be used. Functions placed inside parentheses are performed first. Parentheses can be added to a selected box by clicking on the open or close parentheses buttons. The equal sign is normally placed in the last active box.
Once a new expression has been created, it can be saved by clicking the “Save” button. This adds it to the list of saved expressions in the “Expressions” window, which can be accessed through the pop-up “Saved Expressions” button. Selecting an expression from the pop-up list will configure the boxes and symbols correctly for that expression, and is the easiest way to configure MathTabs. Creating a new expression can also be accomplished by typing it into the pop-up window in Expressions.
The MathTabs™ Symbols
MathTabs follows standard mathematical rules, and most MathTabs symbols function the same as standard mathematical symbols. However the percentage symbols function in a somewhat unique manner.
Percentages can be added, subtracted, multiplied, or divided. This is generally used for situations such as a surcharge (ie +15%) or a discount (15% off, or -15%). Percentage numbers should be typed as whole numbers, with or without a % symbol. MathTabs will see -25 as 25%.
Multiplies the previous result by the percent in this location and adds that amount. Example: if 25 (or 25%) is at the C location, and the previous two tabs are A + B, the expression is the equivalent of (A + B) + (.25 x (A + B)) .
In MathTabs, it would look like this: (A + B) +%C =D
Multiplies the previous result by the percent in this location and subtracts that amount. Example: if 25 (or 25%) is at the C location, and the previous two tabs are A + B, the expression is the equivalent of (A + B) – (.25 x (A + B)) .
In MathTabs, it would look like this: (A + B) –%C =D
Multiplies the previous result by the percent in this location. Example: if 25 (or 25%) is at the C location, and the previous two tabs are A + B, the expression is the equivalent of (A + B) x .25 . In MathTabs, it would look like this: (A + B) x%C =D
Note: you could also use the Multiply symbol and type a decimal (.25)
Divides the previous result by the percent in this location. Example: if 25 (or 25%) is at the C location, and the previous two tabs are A + B, the expression is the equivalent of (A + B) ÷ .25 . In MathTabs, it would look like this: (A + B) :–%C =D
The Prefs Window
This is where the preferences for the results of a calculation are set. The results can be limited to whole numbers, decimals (with a fixed number of digits after the decimal or significant digits only), or currency notations.
Currency symbols, Separator symbols (ie commas or periods), and Decimal Point symbols (ie periods or commas) can be all be customized.
For extremely large or small numbers, scientific notation will be used beyond specified amounts. The format will look something like this: 1.00e+12.
To change the preferences for an existing selected block, click the Apply button.
The Expressions Window
This window is where saved expressions are listed, and comes with certain basic expressions preinstalled. Expressions with a check mark are included on the popup list in the main MathTabs window. When an expression is clicked here, it becomes highlighted and can be deleted.
This is the best place to create new saved expressions (rather than in the main MathTabs window). Here, expressions can simply be typed and then saved to the Saved Expression list.
The Shortcuts Window
This window is used to define keyboard Shortcuts. The boxes allow for customization of the shortcut keys and modifier key combinations. The shortcut key and the modifier key combination can both be customized. Show/Hide MathTabs also appears in QuarkXPress's View menu, and Do All Calculations also appears in QuarkXPress's Utilities menu.
Note: if either the Control or Command buttons are not part of the combination, shortcuts are disabled.
MathTabs “QuickMath” (or the free XTension MathTabsLT) allows you to type a mathematical expression (like 2+3) and replace it with the correct result (5). If you type 7/8, select it and hit the key command, you'll get .875. Or it will replace (927*129)+(165*27) with 124038. The free XTension MathTabsLT adds just this one basic function.
Hints and Tips
Once a block has been defined, it's easy to change numbers and update the results using the keyboard shortcut Do All Calculations. This works even if the MathTabs window is not open. All blocks within a document are updated.
By using Edit Block, different expressions can be applied to a block (ie first B*C=D, then D+E=F, etc). This is especially easy when using Saved expressions.
It is possible to copy, cut, and paste MathTabs text, but it is safest to remove the blocks first, and make new blocks and reapply the saved expressions afterwards.
Each line must end with a hard return. Lines of text added within a block will become part of that block. Lines can be deleted from a block. MathTabs blocks can continue through linked text boxes across multiple pages.
Leading and Space (or Rules) Above or Below can vary within a block.
MathTabs will work with either default tabs or tabs defined in QuarkXPress's Tab window (best). Generally the text within a MathTabs block should be as uncluttered as possible-- no extraneous tabs or soft returns.
To indent a line, use Left Indent rather than a tab.
If text extends beyond an existing tab location, or if there is a line without enough tabs, MathTabs may add additional tabs at the end of the line.
If Quark crashes, you must restart the computer or MathTabs will not load.
Installation
Place the MathTabs XTension into the QuarkXPress XTension folder prior to launching QuarkXPress.
If you have MathTabsLT installed, please remove it before installing the full version of MathTabs. The full version contains all of the functions of MathTabsLT, and the two will not both load.
Minimum Requirements: QuarkXPress 4.1, Macintosh PowerPC, MacOS 7.1.2
Demo Mode
You may try MathTabs in Demo mode, which will disable Save, Print, Cut, and Copy. To exit Demo mode, relaunch QuarkXPress. You may convert MathTabs to a full version anytime by purchasing and entering a valid serial number in the About window.
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MATHTABS IS FOR USE WITH A REGISTERED COPY OF QUARKXPRESS VERSION 4.1X.
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Registration
To receive technical support and upgrade information, please register your copy of MathTabs.
The easiest way to register is on our website. Or, a PDF registration form is included in this package, which can be printed out and mailed. You can also email us and request an email registration form.
License Agreement
Please read the enclosed License Agreement. By installing or using the MathTabs software, you are consenting to be bound by and become a party to this agreement. If you do not agree to the terms and conditions of this agreement, you must not install or use the software, and you do not become a licensee under this agreement.
©2003 eQuatrix, Inc.
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