Existing users, 
hint -- drag mouse across the blank window to draw some interesting pictures ...
hard to know why something like this would be submitted to VersionTracker when the description, the interface, the help, and the references cited in the help are all written using the odd language of mathematics; i can tell this app involves theoretical mathematics and pretty pictures, and i can imagine what "area preserving mappings" might be, etc., but that's because i've had close friendships with a few mathematicians; i think most people will be befuddled by the lack of even a paragraph of description in lay terminology
StdMap
iterate chaotic dynamical systems & find orbits
Version: 4.5
intentionally obscure?
Feedback Type: Review
Contributed by: sporobolus Friday, January 20 2006 @ 02:32 PM PST
Product Platform: MacOSX
Used Product For: Less than a month
Recommend Product: YES
Overall Rating:
Ease of Use:
Support:
Features:
Quality / Stability:
Price:
Comments
intentionally obscure? - Han_Solo
I think the rule of thumb for any software, but especially for mathematical or scientific software is: "if you don't understand the description, then it is not meant for you." The Macintosh software universe is broad and it is deep, and that is a good thing. That doesn't mean that every piece of software can -- let alone should -- be useful for any or all users.Monday, June 12 2006 @ 07:37 PM PDT
intentionally obscure? - James_Meiss_734
Thanks for the comment. In the latest update, I've added a "random iteration mode" and this is the default. So when you start-up, you'll see things happening right away. (You can turn this off by simply clicking in the plot window, or Cmd-G, for example. Also, it will be off on startup if you unselect "Give Helpful Tips")BTW: this sofware is in the "Math/Scientific" category. So, yes, it is obscure, but it is mathematics software.
Reply to This
Monday, June 12 2006 @ 04:48 PM PDT