An introductory guide for Maple 2020 covering installation, basic operations, data structures, calculations, graphics, data processing, programming, and GUI…
This manual introduces the Maple 2020 software environment, system requirements, and how to start the application on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It then walks the reader through creating new files, using the worksheet and file modes, and basic commands.
Subsequent chapters cover data structures (sequences, lists, sets, arrays, matrices, tables), standard mathematical computations (algebra, calculus, optimization, statistics), graphics and animation, data import and fitting, differential equation solving, document creation, programming techniques, and GUI application development with interactive components. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Supported Operating Systems | Windows (32/64‑bit), Linux (64‑bit), macOS |
|---|---|
| Minimum RAM | > 4 GB |
| Minimum Disk Space | ≥ 10 GB |
Open the Start menu, select Maple 2020 under all programs, or double‑click the Maple 2020 desktop shortcut.
Maple 2020 requires more than 4 GB of RAM and at least 10 GB of free disk space.
From the startup page choose “New Document” or “New Worksheet”, or use the File menu to select a new file or worksheet.