Arrays
Thu, 07/09/2009 - 02:04
hi there,
just wondering if you plan to implement array of values to be inputted separately and then used inside the calculator.
lets say i have "10" different values for a specific variable and i want them to be processed via a sum function:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sum#Capital-sigma_notation
and what about an ANS element. which is the last calculated value, to be available inside an equation?
i believe these will add next-level functionality to an already useful software.
indeed they will require additional interfaces (i guess a table view based input screen for arrays, and a recalculate button for equations with ANS). therefore maybe you will consider them for a next major version?
with significant demand for tons of features here in this forum, i wish you will have the time and the determination to continue honor the best of them in short term.
good luck and cheers.
I'm working on adding the sigma operator, in the standard n=1..x configuration. Arrays might be a bit trickier, but they could fit in with some planned matrix math features.
Storing answer values has made sense on calculators or applications like Mathematica that operate on one line after the next of calculations. With the focus of Pi Cubed being around one equation or calculation at a time, I'm not sure that it fits as well here. However, I might extend the copy-and-paste functionality I'm adding so that you could copy the answer value and paste it in the next calculation you perform.
As far as features go, I just prioritize the ones I know of, take care of the easy ones first, then work my way down that list. I've been a little distracted with the iPhone 3.0 update and all the new stuff at WWDC, but I should be able to get a couple of updates out here in short order.