Mathematica 6 brings a revolution in the concept of interactive computing—for the first time allowing dynamic interfaces to be created instantly as a routine part of everyday work. Based on a series of inventions at Wolfram Research, Mathematica 6 builds on Mathematica’s powerful core symbolic architecture to allow sophisticated interactive interfaces to be created from single lines of input—as easily as getting answers to simple calculations.

• Manipulate function for creating full-function dynamic interfaces for arbitrary objects.
• Uniform support for manipulating 2D and 3D graphics, math, tables, text, etc.
• Immediate creation of active 1D and 2D sliders, menus, checkboxes, buttons, etc.
• Full integration of controls with graphics objects.
• Real-time computation based on parameter values defined by interactive controls.
• Full integration of all interfaces into scrollable Mathematica notebook documents.
• Automatic support for gamepads and other human interface devices.
• Fully scalable underlying symbolic dynamic Mathematica language system.
• Threaded support for dynamic dependency tracking and updating.

Specifications

• High-Impact Adaptive Visualization
  automated creation of high-fidelity function and data graphics
• Language for Data Integration
  automatic integration of hundreds of standard data formats
• Load-on-Demand Curated Data
  math, physics, chemistry, finance, geography, linguistics, ...
• Symbolic Interface Construction
  immediate creation of arbitrary interfaces from simple programs
• Automated Computational Aesthetics
  innovative algorithmic optimization of visual presentation
• Unification of Graphics, Text & Controls
  ultimate integration of active graphics and controls into flowing text and input

• Integrated Geometric Computing
• Fully Automated Graph Layout
• Combinatorial Optimization
• Constrained Nonlinear Optimization
• New Generation Numerical Integration
• New Classes of Special Functions
• Extended Number Theory Support
• Equational Theorem Proving
• Exploratory Data Analysis
• Symbolic Statistical Computing
• High-Level String Computation
• Extended Array Operations
• Symbolic Sound Support
• Fully Automated Graph Layout
• Combinatorial Optimization
• Constrained Nonlinear Optimization
• New Generation Numerical Integration
• New Classes of Special Functions
• Extended Number Theory Support
• Equational Theorem Proving
• Exploratory Data Analysis
• Symbolic Statistical Computing
• High-Level String Computation
• Extended Array Operations
• Symbolic Sound Support
• Dynamic Graphical Input
• Integrated Graphics Editing & Drawing
• Extended Graphics Language
• Real-Time 3D Graphics
• Built-in Gamepad & HID Support
• 3D Printing & Scanning Support
• Instant Multimedia Programming
• Streamlined Presentation Framework
• Automated Table Layout
• Symbolic Report Generation
• Real-Time Code Annotation
• Instant High-Level Debugging
• New Documentation Framework