Parametric equation
Learn how to represent a math formula with its calculated value on the document
Unlike LaTeX Equations which are static content, a Parametric equation represents a math formula source that gets calculated. You can choose to show or hide its formula, the calculated value and also the display name of the parameter defined by the math formula.
Learn about Sources and Parameters:
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Sources and parameters
To learn Parametric equations through an example, click somewhere on a page document and follow the following steps to create a Parametric equation:
step one
/p then Enter
a new math formula is defined. The math formula defines one parameter. You can start typing a Display name for the parameter that is defined
step two
Length then =
you've assigned Length as a display name for the math parameter. Based on this, a calculation-friendly name will also be created and assigned to the parameter. That means to refer to this parameter in other sources, you need to use length.
step three
2 + 2 then =
you've defined the math formula as 2 + 2, exited the math ditor mode, and received a representation of the math formula and the current value of the parameter it defines
Inside the formula, you can use regular math operands and functions, physical units, and names of other parameters. To learn more about valid terms inside a math formula and how to link math formula to other calculations, continue on Math formulas
Parametric equation settings
When you are editing a Parametric equation, a corresponding settings pane appears on the right-hand panel. It allows you to:
Edit the Display name
Edit the code-friendly Name
Edit the Formula
Select format for the result value
Type in a Description
Hide/show the Display name, the Formula, or the result Value
Next, learn about Inputs, which are similar to Parametric equation but have guidelines to ensure the resulting value and its representation meet certain formatting and boundary conditions:
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