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[Math+Magic]™ Pro Edition for Adobe InDesign for Windows

MathMagic Pro Edition v7.58 for Adobe InDesign
MathMagic Plug-ins for InDesign CS3, CS4, CS5, CS5.5, CS6,
CC (Both 64-bit & 32-bit versions)
Date of Release: February 21, 2014

Thank you for choosing MathMagic, the ultimate equation editor on the planet!

MathMagic Pro Edition for Adobe InDesign is an equation editor mainly for use with Adobe InDesign software in editing any mathematical expressions and symbols with WYSIWYG interface and various powerful features.








* What's New (v7.58) - February 21, 2014
  • Changed: File extension of .xml is now automatically changed to .html if HTML header is turned ON from the XML Export options dialog.
  • Changed: SVG file now has a better dimension info: width and height, especially when the Export rate is more than 100%.
  • Fixed: Extended Fences (vertical and horizontal) were not connected in EPS and SVG in some cases.

* What's New (v7.57) - February 7, 2014
  • Changed: PNG saving now supports a better Transparency, based on Alpha Channel.

* What's New (v7.56) - December 30, 2013
  • Changed: Frame Line thickness now allows 0 thickness to hide the line.
  • Fixed: Font names in the Factory Setting Style were incorrect for some Variable Fences and large Symbols.
  • Fixed: When pasted or inserted from Clip window, the current editor window did not update the equation correctly in some cases.

* What's New (v7.55) - December 2, 2013
  • Added: MathMagic CC64 Plugin for 64-bit version InDesign CC.
  • Changed: SVG format now embeds only those used glyphs instead of the whole font to reduce the file size if the font embedding option is turned On.

* What's New (v7.54) - October 29, 2013
  • Added: MathMagic CC Plugin for InDesign CC (Creative Cloud) (32-bit version InDesign CC).

* What's New (v7.53) - October 24, 2013
  • Fixed: Crashed when Factory Settings button clicked in the Import/Export Options dialog.
  • Fixed: Paste as Text did not paste sometimes and it took too long to paste for a large amount of text.
  • Fixed: The vertical height of Leading LSubscript or Subscript fixed when no base character available.

* What's New (v7.52) - October 8, 2013
  • Fixed: Pasting Parentheses followed by a ^ or _ script expression in ASCIIMath format resulted in a Large sized box for the main text.
  • Fixed: Improved stability when opening many equation windows.
  • Fixed: SVG file did not maintain some European characters.

* What's New (v7.51) - July 17, 2013
  • Fixed: The height of Over-tilde and Over-hat too high.

* What's New (v7.5) - July 5, 2013
  • Added: SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) format is supported for a better compatibility with web and other applications.
  • Added: Circle and Round-sided frames are added to the Frame template palette.
  • Added: Define Spacing - Negate pane has two more settings: separate Under-hang and Side gap for more control over strike-thru lines.
  • Added: Center arrowed templates added to Vector template palette.
  • Added: New MMaCenturyK fonts family is added.
  • Changed: Equation Clip file(.mmc) is supported in the Open dialog and drag-open.
  • Changed: (Pro only) The preview TIFF image in the EPS file now uses the Export rate specified in the Import/Export options dialog - General pane, with the minimum rate of 200% for a better quality preview.
  • Fixed: The current cursor position was not within the editor window if the equation was wider than the editor window.
  • Fixed: Mouse scrolling was not working if the current mouse point was on an invisible window area.
  • Fixed: MathMagic now does not quit after opening an invalid file.

For the full history of changes, please read the Version History file.



* How to Install

  • Please read below (How MathMagic Pro works - 1. Installing) for more details.

  • If installing on Windows XP,
    • Download the latest Installer from download page
    • Double click on the installer icon to proceed the installation
    • Install MathMagic Plug-in manually, Set the path in the Preferences dialog. (read below)
    • Launch MathMagic application from Windows Start menu or from the following location:
      \Program Files\MathMagic Pro Edition\
  • If installing on Windows Vista or newer,
    • Download the latest Installer from download page
    • Double click on the installer icon to proceed the installation.
    • Install MathMagic Plug-in manually, Set the path in the Preferences dialog. (read below)
    • After installation, select MathMagic application from the following location:
      \Program Files (x86)\MathMagic Pro Edition\
    • Right-click on it, select 'Properties'.
    • Select "Windows XP SP3" compatibility mode, and turn on "Run as an Administrator" privilege.
      (This is to make MathMagic read/write Registry correctly. Otherwise, Registry error message might be displayed.)
    • Then, launch MathMagic application.
  • How to install MathMagic Plug-in
    • If running on Windows 7, 8 or Windows Vista, please set the Properties of your InDesign application first. This is to make InDesign appplication can talk to the external MathMagic Pro application and also let MathMagic Plug-in save the Preferences file correctly.
      - right-click on InDesgin CSx.exe application, select 'Properties', from
            \Program Files\Adobe\InDesign CSx.exe
      - Select "Windows XP SP3" compatibility mode, and turn on "Run as an Administrator" privilege.

    • The correct version of MathMagic plug-in should be manually installed by copying from
      \Program Files\MathMagic Pro Edition\Plug-ins\ folder
      to \InDesign CSx\Plug-ins\ folder.

    • Then, set the path to MathMagic Pro v7.x InD.exe application in the
      InDesign menubar -> Plug-ins -> MathMagic -> Preferences... dialog: Click "Find" button.

* How MathMagic Pro application and MathMagic Plug-in works

1. Installing

  • Install MathMagic Pro for InDesign for Windows using the latest MathMagic Pro installer.
  • Manually install MathMagic plug-in in the following location.
    - copy "MathMagic CC" or "MathMagic CSx" folder itself from
    \Program Files\MathMagic Pro Edition\Plug-ins\ folder
    - and paste(or simply drag&drop) it into your
    \Adobe InDesign CC folder\Plug-ins\ folder
    or \Adobe InDesign CSx folder\Plug-ins\ folder

  • Then, launch your InDesign application. Once the MahgMagic plugin is installed and loaded correctly, you should see.
    InDesign menubar -> Plug-ins -> MathMagic sub menu.
  • Then, please choose : InDesign menubar -> Plug-ins -> MathMagic -> Preferences dialog: click "Find" button to select the path to the external MathMagic Pro application, which is typically
    \Program Files\MathMagic Pro Edition\MathMagic Pro 7.x InD.exe
  • Then, all your initial setting should be done if you are running Windows XP.
  • If running on Vista or Windows 7, please read above (* How to Install) to set the Admin setting in the Properties window of both MathMagic Pro application and InDesign appliation.

  • Please read the License email or ReadMe First file for more information, located in
    \Program Files\MathMagic Pro Edition\ folder

2. Creating Equations

  • Launch Adobe InDesign application(CSx or CC).
  • Make a new InDesign document or open a document.
  • Select the Plug-ins menu -> MathMagic sub-menu.
  • Choose "New Equation" item to create an equation.
    If the cursor is located in the text box, the equation will be inserted in the cursor position as an In-Line Graphic(ILG). Otherwise, the equation will be placed as an EPS graphic on where you click the mouse.
  • You may select the Sigma tool button from the floating main toolbar to create an equation box, and then drag a rectangle in the document to specify the location of an equation once created by the external MathMagic Pro.
  • You may also right button click while the cursor is in the text box, so that you can choose the "New Equation" from the contextual menu.
  • If you either select "New Equation" menu or drag a rectangle with th Sigma tool, MathMagic Pro application will be launched, if not running already, and an empty equation editor window will be opened. In case MathMagic Pro application is not launched automatically within a few seconds, please launch the application manually from the following location.
    \Program Files\MathMagic Pro Edition\MathMagic Pro 7.x InD.exe

  • Enter any equation in the MathMagic editor window, and then Close(ctrl-W) or Save(ctrl-S) the window. This will send the equation to the InDesign document back.

3. Editing Equations

  • Choose "Edit Equation..." item to edit the currently selected equation. Or, just double-click on the equation box to open it with the external MathMagic Pro application for editing. You may also control-click on the equation to bring up the contextual menu, after changing the cursor to the Arrow tool.
  • After creating or editing of equation with the external MathMagic Pro, just press control-S and then the equation is placed in the InDesign document.

  • The baseline of all equations will be automatically adjusted. But if you want to lower or raise the baseline, you may do so.
    • just change the cursor to the arrow cursor and move the equation box by dragging to where you desire, or
    • control-click on the equation box to bring up the contextual menu, and then select "Shift Baseline" item, or
    • select an equation box and choose "Shift Baseline" menu from the MathMagic plug-in menu

4. Changing the Baseline and Bounding margins

  • The baseline of all equations will be automatically adjusted. But if you want to lower or raise the baseline, you may do so.
    • just change the cursor to the arrow cursor and move the equation box by dragging to where you desire, or
    • control-click on the equation box to bring up the contextual menu, and then select "Shift Baseline" item, or
    • select an equation box and choose "Shift Baseline" menu from the MathMagic plug-in menu
  • You may also customize the bounding margin gaps(left, right, top, bottom) of the equation, by specifying other value from the last item of Define Spacing window.

5. Assigning Shortcut keys to MathMagic menu items

  • Install MathMagic plug-in by the instruction
  • Launch InDesign application and make sure that MathMagic plug-in is loaded under Plug-Ins menu.
  • Select Edit -> Keyboard Shortcuts... menu item from InDesign's menubar.
  • In the "Keyboard Shortcuts" dialog, click "Product Area" popup menu, and select "MathMagic" item.
  • Assign your preferred shortcut key, such as "ctrl-shift-]" for "New Equation", "ctrl-shift-[" for "Edit Equation".


* System Requirements
  • Pentium or Faster
  • Windows XP SP2 or newer including Vista, 7 and 8
  • Adobe InDesign™ CS ~ CS6, CC
  • About 30MB of hard disk space for a complete installation

* What is MathMagic, or [Math+Magic]™

MathMagic is an Equation editor for all users ranging from novices, students, teachers, higher education, and to the high-end desktop publishers.
It provides you with very easy user interface and yet powerful features in making equations. You can easily create every imaginable form of mathematical expressions with MathMagic.

MathMagic is available in a few different types:
  • MathMagic Pro Edition for Adobe InDesign
  • MathMagic Pro Edition for QuarkXPress
  • MathMagic Personal Edition

Fully functional Demo versions are available for downloading at:

http://www.mathmagic.com/download/

* Pricing
  • Free to Try
  • MathMagic Pro Edition: US$499.00
    • With 2-year Free upgrade and Free tech support: $695.00
    • 2-Month Subscription License: $100.00
  • MathMagic Pro Edition Academic: US$299.00
    • With 2-year Free upgrade and Free tech support: $399.00


For the full price information, please visit our online store
or download the Price Table.

Click here to go to download page.

* History of Older Versions



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