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How safe is the use of Block and Internal`InheritedBlock
For many questions on this site answers are given which suggest to use Block and, especially for more advanced topics, ...
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Dynamic graph visualisation using JLink/Java and GraphStream
Visualising the addition of new nodes and edges to a graph to 'watch it grow' is to something Mathematica is not suited to by default. However this type of animation really helps convey the emergence ...
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Combining two notebooks
I have a notebook which contain all the variables and defined functions. I want to do two tasks. As an example, I want to find the density and energy which have equations in terms of above mentioned ...
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Mathematica Minecraft
Some time ago I asked myself: with all these great graphics and interactive capabilities of Mathematica, what kinds of 3D games can be implemented in it? And the answer which came to mind is ...
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1answer
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Progress indicator with shared variables
I'm trying to create a custom progress indicator for a parallelized computation, using Dynamic and SetSharedVariables to display ...
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1answer
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Transform sequential cell operations to programmatic workflow
Let's say I have a workflow that involves importing images and turning them into an animated gif.
Here's how I currently have it setup:
Import Images:
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3answers
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Is it possible to replicate the “magic” of OptionPatterns[] with DynamicModule's local variables?
Creating richer interactive interfaces that are generated by a DynamicModule invariably requires more complex data structures and in particular, a larger argument ...
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2answers
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Dynamic lists as function arguments
Suppose I have a function that requires a list is as input. I.e.
f[list_]:=DoSomethingWithList
Now, if I pass a variable as Dynamic like this
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2answers
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Basic Dynamic Interface Programming that returns variables to nb functions
I have a dynamic module that contains some basic PopupMenu's and Buttons but also need to use the variables returned from these buttons and PopupMenu's in my nb functions outside of this ...
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1answer
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How to create a multi-selectable setterbar with colored buttons
Background: consider the following code-snippet.
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7
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Moving controls from Manipulate to a Palette ( or similar GUI object )
Consider the following snippet as a reference.
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6
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1answer
120 views
How can I make sure all InputFields have values before processing a nb form?
This is a two part problem:
I have a form that accepts both numeric and text inputs, then runs a function using a "process" Button. The issue I'm having is users that forget to fill out all of the ...
10
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2answers
226 views
ShearingTransform and Dynamic
Background: I have a geometric transformation composed of a RotationTransform, ScalingTransform and ...
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1answer
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LocatorPane and multiple EventHandlers, PassEventsDown option
Consider the following piece of code from Heike as an ( accepted ) answer on LocatorPane, selecting multiple Locators - Basically the code implements dragging polygons on a LocatorPane.
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How to create a progress bar?
I would like to create a progress bar tool that allows me to see how my computations are going.
I found answers to this question on many sites, I even found a package for it ( ...
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2answers
140 views
Question about MapThread and Dynamic
I don't understand the following:
f[a_, b_] := a + b
ls = {1, 2, 3};
MapThread[f, {ls, {10, 20, 30}}]
This yields ( as expected ) {11,22,33}
If I change ...
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3answers
180 views
Question about modifying a Slider2D control
Background: I want to develop a custom control, based on a 2D slider. I currently have this ( working ) example.
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22
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4answers
601 views
Question about collections of custom GUI controls for Mathematica
Background: I have only recently begun programming GUIs in Mathematica, so I have a continuous need for custom controls. I needed a scrollable list control and with the help of Google I found a ...
18
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2answers
277 views
What is the equivalent of a prototypical Manipulate in lower level functions?
Background: In the Mathematica tutorial 'Dynamic Interactivity' I read that there is a way of developing GUIs in Mathematica that do not use Manipulate. I want to ...
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1answer
360 views
What is the proper method to load a Mathematica package inside a DynamicModule
I have a DynamicModule that requires loading of Mathematica packages. The usual methods do not seem to apply (...
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1answer
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Is it possible to use Begin and End inside a Manipulate?
May be someone can explain why I can't use Begin["context`"] and End[] inside a Manipulate ...
