Mathcad For Mac

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Mathcad is computer software primarily intended for the verification, validation, documentation and re-use of engineering calculations. First introduced in 1986 on DOS, it was the first to introduce live editing of typeset mathematical notation, combined with its automatic computations. Among all Mac-compatible products, AutoCAD is the most popular one. Software is purchased with yearly subscription. SkyCiv SkyCiv is a leading structural engineering software that provides a full-suite structural design and analysis software. As it's fully cloud-based thus can work on any devices (fully compatible with Mac).

PTC Mathcad allows you to experience enhanced calculation power with faster, more accurate solutions and comprehensive worksheets. The software's ease-of use gets you started quickly, but its powerful features and units-aware math notation let you create and document complex calculations that can be verified and shared with colleagues. This trial version is the same as the full commercial version of PTC Mathcad with the exception that it will expire 30 days after it is installed.

Download and Experience the Power of PTC Mathcad 15.0

• Easy to use — natural math notation means no special programming
• Develop worksheets that are presentable and understandable
• Improve verification and validation of critical calculations
• Document worksheets containing calculations, graphs and text for sharing and reuse

Before downloading PTC Mathcad Trial Version

Check the information below to ensure that your hardware configuration meets those certified for PTC Mathcad:

View the Mathcad 15 Platform Support and System Requirements document (.PDF)

The Mathcad alternative you've been looking for

Blockpad provides all the benefits of Mathcad but none of the hassle. Clear equations and units intelligence are combined with spreadsheet-style useability to make calculations easier.

Why use Mathcad for engineering?

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Most engineers choose Mathcad for two reasons:

1. You can show your work in math display.
2. The computer takes care of unit conversions.

Even with these benefits, many engineers don't consider it worth the hassle.

Blockpad makes units and math display easy

Blockpad offers Mathcad's basic benefits, but it's much easier to use. I could go on about how we do this, but let's look at the basics.

Calculations are typed in like a spreadsheet formula - no fussing about the toolbar or learning special keyboard shortcuts. Then when the formula is entered, it's displayed in clear math notation.

Learn more: Quick start guide - Equations

Units are typed directly into the formula without anything special. To give a number units, you just type the units in. That's it.

Blockpad also has some useful unit features that Mathcad lacks, like math with foot-inch units.

Variables are named by typing the name and an equals sign, no weird syntax. Then to reference a variable, you type it in or click it, like in a spreadsheet.

Learn more: Deep dive guide - Calculation fundamentals

Using these three things alone, you can create a calculation document that's easy to make, easy to check, and easy to use.

Blockpad has advanced features too

Blockpad also has more of the engineering specific features that Mathcad has. User defined functions and matrix math are a good example of this.

User defined functions are easy to create in Blockpad. You define them in a normal formula.

Learn more: Deep dive guide - Tables and functions

Matrices and matrix math are also straightforward. You can type them into a formula, or reference a range in a spreadsheet. Then use regular Blockpad functions and operators for the math.

Wait, spreadsheets?

Yeah, spreadsheets. Some engineering work is more suited to spreadsheets, so Blockpad has spreadsheets built-in to provide the tools you need.

Yes, Mathcad allows you to embed excel tables, but we're not talking about embedded tables. Blockpad includes native spreadsheets that work in the same document as your other calculations.

Learn more: Quick start guide - Spreadsheets

Because it's all in the same file, there's less trouble managing multiple documents and external references. Plus, because the spreadsheets are native to Blockpad, there's all the same math features like units intelligence and user defined functions.

Drawings too

Blockpad includes a sketching tool that works like 2D CAD software. The point snapping makes it easy to create crisp, clear sketches that you can use to illustrate a calculation, or as a deliverable to a drafter.

Learn more: Quick start guide - Sketches

Blockpad sketches can also include labels that link to your calculations. That way, you don't have to manually type in a new number when the calculations change.

Better than just a Mathcad copy

Blockpad is a seamless calculation platform that includes:

• Math documents
• Spreadsheets
• Units intelligence
• CAD sketching
• Equation solving
• and more.

It works on the web, or on your desktop.

You can keep your work within Blockpad, or save it to Excel.

Start today

See for yourself what Blockpad has to offer. Start a free trial, and take a look at our quick start or deep dive guides to explore and decide for yourself.

Mathcad For Mac

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