On Sat, Dec 13, 2008 at 06:23:23PM +0200, Amir Rachum wrote:
> Hello,
> I'm trying to use the option "Use Computer Algebra System" under the Edit
> menu. I did have partial success using Maxima, but it only works when the
> expression I want to calculate is in it's own math box. I want it to
> calculate the latest part of my math calculations. like
> a = b*c = 6*7
> but when I use maxima on the former line, I get
> a = a
> as it only reacts to the first part of the equation.

Yes, the "Use Computer Algebra System" feature is rather simplistic.
Having said that, 'a = b*c = 6*7' does not appear to be valid
Maxima input.
 
> Besides solving this problem, is there anywhere a documentation of this
> option, anywhere?

It's not documented, and it is basically not useful for anything but
very simple expression evalutiaon.

Andre'

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