Here are some commonly used buttons in Derive 6. |
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Simplify Simplifies highlighted expression. |
Approximate Approximates highlighted expression. |
Solve Solves highlighted equation. |
Substitute Substitutes quantity for any variable in highlighted expression. |
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Limit Finds the limit of highlighted expression. |
Differentiate Differentiates highlighted expression. |
Integrate Integrates highlighted equation. |
Online Help Opens help window and allows user to browse through list of functions. |
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Delete Deletes highlighted text in the algebra window and/or highlighted graphic in the plot window. |
2D-plot Window Opens a new plot window or brings an existing plot window to the front. Displays graph in the plot window of a highlighted function in the algebra window. |
Trace Plots Traces a given graph showing the coordinates in the lower left corner of the screen. Up & Down keys will move cursor between multiple graphs. |
Center on Cross Changes visible area of plot window so that the cross is at the center of the window. |
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Center on Origin Changes visible area of plot window so that the cross is at the axis origin of the window. |
Zoom Enlarges or shrinks the graph size in the plot window. |
Algebra Window Opens a new algebra window or brings an existing algebra window to the front. |
Derive 6 Manual This PDF manual goes into more detail about the program (2.3MB). |
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Operators Most of these mathematical symbols should be familiar to you. If you need additional help, use the online help button in Derive, or download the PDF manual.
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