[Solved] Power of a superscript vector component
[Solved] Power of a superscript vector component
Running Impress Open Office 2.4 on Fedora 9.
I want to form the square of a component of vector x:
{x^0}^2
but the 0 and 2 end up beside each other, instead of the 2 being above the x^0.
(using x_0, instead, is not OK ).
I want to form the square of a component of vector x:
{x^0}^2
but the 0 and 2 end up beside each other, instead of the 2 being above the x^0.
(using x_0, instead, is not OK ).
Last edited by normvcr on Sun Oct 19, 2008 12:02 am, edited 2 times in total.
OOo 2.4.X on Fedora 9 + Windows XP
Re: Power of a superscript vector component
With this problem you are out of luck, I think: even LaTeX manage this the "wrong" way. Of course, you can use brackets to separate the index from the power
left( x^0 right)^2
left[ x^0 right]^2
left lbrace x^0 right rbrace ^2
left( x^0 right)^2
left[ x^0 right]^2
left lbrace x^0 right rbrace ^2
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Re: Power of a superscript vector component
Actually, latex does the right thing.
I just tested it. Is the plan to embed
latex syntax as the math language in OO?
I think it is a great idea.
I just tested it. Is the plan to embed
latex syntax as the math language in OO?
I think it is a great idea.
OOo 2.4.X on Fedora 9 + Windows XP
Re: Power of a superscript vector component
Ups! You are right. I only made a quick test with LyX: using the right code shows the right behaviour.
To use LaTeX expressions in OOo, you have the OOoLaTeX project:
http://ooolatex.sourceforge.net/
To use LaTeX expressions in OOo, you have the OOoLaTeX project:
http://ooolatex.sourceforge.net/
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Re: Power of a superscript vector component
I'm not exactly sure what you want, but did you try x^{0^2}?
AOO4/LO5 • Linux • Fedora 23
Solved: Re: Power of a superscript vector component
Well, x^{0^2} is clever, but does not result in the right expression. Thanks for the idea..
I have taken RGB's suggestion and installed OOoLatex.
This extension works very nicely, and has solved my problem.
Not to sound ungrateful to the wonderful OpenOffice team, but is there
a reason to use the embedded math over what is offered
by OOoLatex?
I do have some OOoLatex issues, but I will post those on
the OOoLatex forum
Thank you all for your inputs.
I have taken RGB's suggestion and installed OOoLatex.
This extension works very nicely, and has solved my problem.
Not to sound ungrateful to the wonderful OpenOffice team, but is there
a reason to use the embedded math over what is offered
by OOoLatex?
I do have some OOoLatex issues, but I will post those on
the OOoLatex forum
Thank you all for your inputs.
OOo 2.4.X on Fedora 9 + Windows XP
Re: Solved: Re: Power of a superscript vector component
[quote="normvcr"]Well, x^{0^2} is clever, but does not result in the right expression./quote]
What exactly is the right expression?
David.
What exactly is the right expression?
David.
Re: [Solved] Power of a superscript vector component
Well, I have to admit, the difference is subtle,
but does make a difference -- when the 2 is
so close to the 0, it looks like 0-squared, which
is not what I want.
If you are familiar with latex, I strongly
suggest the OOoLatex extension.
Thanks, again.
but does make a difference -- when the 2 is
so close to the 0, it looks like 0-squared, which
is not what I want.
If you are familiar with latex, I strongly
suggest the OOoLatex extension.
Thanks, again.
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Re: [Solved] Power of a superscript vector component
Ugly, but possible:
Also, as I understand it, OOLatex produces images to display each formula. If that's accurate, it may have some drawbacks in terms of larger document size and print quality.
It seems to me there is some value in not having to depend on an extension for the formulas.Also, as I understand it, OOLatex produces images to display each formula. If that's accurate, it may have some drawbacks in terms of larger document size and print quality.
AOO4/LO5 • Linux • Fedora 23
Re: [Solved] Power of a superscript vector component
While I agree with the fact that not depending on external packages is the best option, Math is quite limited for "heavy" use. There are too many issues with large brackets, kerning, scalable operators... and size: Math objects are "heavy" and using many of them will increase the file size very quickly.
OOoLaTeX is able to use emf images, which is a vector format: quality is not a problem.
I think there are three levels of documents that need mathematics: for the lowest level (simple algebra, school homework...) Math is simply perfect. For the highest level, not only Math but also Writer is not an option: only LaTeX will give you what you need. In my opinion, OOoLaTeX helps to fill the gap between those two levels.
OOoLaTeX is able to use emf images, which is a vector format: quality is not a problem.
I think there are three levels of documents that need mathematics: for the lowest level (simple algebra, school homework...) Math is simply perfect. For the highest level, not only Math but also Writer is not an option: only LaTeX will give you what you need. In my opinion, OOoLaTeX helps to fill the gap between those two levels.
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Re: [Solved] Power of a superscript vector component
Excellent points--thanks!
AOO4/LO5 • Linux • Fedora 23
Re: [Solved] Power of a superscript vector component
I've learned good things from this thread.
OO Math is using a Latex-like syntax, in addition to having
menus for composing formulae. I would rather not learn
another Latex-like syntax, so, being already versant in Latex,
I am wondering why OO Math was not designed to have
the same syntax as Latex for math formulae?
LaTeX and OOoLaTeX distributions are open source, the former
being very popular for the foreseeable future, while the latter
is relatively simple and I expect will become more popular as
more OO Math users become aware of it. I see the LaTeX
dependency as a good thing -- why re-invent the wheel?
Perhaps, the LaTeX libraries can be directly linked into OO Math,
instead of as an extension, but I am totally ignorant of the LaTeX
API (if there is one!), so I don't know if that is even a feasible path.
OO Math is using a Latex-like syntax, in addition to having
menus for composing formulae. I would rather not learn
another Latex-like syntax, so, being already versant in Latex,
I am wondering why OO Math was not designed to have
the same syntax as Latex for math formulae?
LaTeX and OOoLaTeX distributions are open source, the former
being very popular for the foreseeable future, while the latter
is relatively simple and I expect will become more popular as
more OO Math users become aware of it. I see the LaTeX
dependency as a good thing -- why re-invent the wheel?
Perhaps, the LaTeX libraries can be directly linked into OO Math,
instead of as an extension, but I am totally ignorant of the LaTeX
API (if there is one!), so I don't know if that is even a feasible path.
OOo 2.4.X on Fedora 9 + Windows XP
Re: [Solved] Power of a superscript vector component
I'm an exponent [ ] of MathType, from which I did the first examples. Here, the same, but the size of the "2" increased to suit.
I like the GUI, as I like it in Windows or the Mac, rather than typing commands in math or DOS. I passed the "geek "stage a few decades ago, and am perhaps getting a bit old to learn new tricks.
I like the GUI, as I like it in Windows or the Mac, rather than typing commands in math or DOS. I passed the "geek "stage a few decades ago, and am perhaps getting a bit old to learn new tricks.
Re: [Solved] Power of a superscript vector component
We must keep in mind that OOo was not written from scratch: its code comes from StarOffice 5.2, and this explain the different "languages". On the other hand, a typical LaTeX install needs more than 100 MB: with so many people arguing that the OOo download is too big, ask for LaTeX will be too much, I think.normvcr wrote:I am wondering why OO Math was not designed to have the same syntax as Latex for math formulae?
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