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Efofex Software produces graphic production software designed specifically for secondary mathematics and science teachers.

New MostCommon Calculator Command

We have added a calculator command which can find the MostCommon element of a set. For example, if we create an Explode parameter such as: $m=explode(“MATHEMATICAL”) (Remember that an explode parameter takes a string of characters and explodes it into … Continue reading

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New Exam Mode for FX Equation Empower Users

Efofex has long provided students with special needs with free licenses for our products. This has proved especially useful with FX Equation as many students find FX Equation to be the quickest way to input mathematical materials using a keyboard … Continue reading

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Extracting Parts of Numbers

We have implemented four new commands in the inline calculator. numerator(value) – Returns the numerator of value (if value is an exact fraction). denominator(value) – Returns the denominator of value (if value is an exact fraction). imaginary(value) – Returns the … Continue reading

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New Support For EmPower Students

Nearly 20 years ago we were told that FX Equation was the perfect mathematical tool for students who had trouble “writing” mathematics. The ability to just type, with minimal formatting, and have FX Equation automatically format it into readable equations … Continue reading

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MultiDocs Moves On In Leaps And Bounds

It has been a few months since we last wrote, but we have been busy! MultiDocs are moving on and are becoming simply the most efficient way to design and use mathematical materials. If you are interested in creating MultiDocs, … Continue reading

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Large Number Styles

We have added the ability to automatically format large numbers. By default, the equation tool will now use narrow spaces to break up large numbers into groups of three. Alternatively you can use commas or no format. Other combinations will … Continue reading

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New Mixed Command for Inline Calculator

We have implemented a new Mixed command for the inline calculator that displays a value as a mixed numeral / mixed fraction if possible. If the value cannot be displayed as a mixed number, the inline calculator will attempt to … Continue reading

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New Significant Figures Display Style

We have implemented a new display style and a calculator function to support it. You can set an overall display style using the display button. This will display the result of any calculation showing 3 significant figures. The addition of … Continue reading

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MultiDocs Ready for Prime Time!

We have spent our summer break (we are based in the Southern Hemisphere) working hard to make the new MultiDocs systems ready for use by ALL of our customers. The capabilities of the system have been expanded while the usage … Continue reading

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FX Library Moving To Modules

FX Library is a collection of pre-written MultiDocs materials that you can use as exemplars to create your own questions or directly in tests and exams. FX Library is your best source of regeneratable MultiDocs materials. Up until recently, we … Continue reading

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