When you export an expression from MoboMath to another application, MoboMath needs to know what format to send it in since there is no universal standard. If you are exporting an expression to Word, for example, you may want to send it in native Word format, or you may want to send it in TeX format if you are preparing a paper for a publisher that requires that format.
The Export menu allows you to switch export formats quickly. The Configure Export dialog and the Export tab of the Preferences dialog give you more detailed control over what MoboMath exports for TeX and MathML formats.
Configure Export Dialog
Use the dropdown list at the top of the tab to select the export format. Choosing a format here is the same as choosing it from the Export menu.
The available export formats are:
| • | Word 2007 (also for Word 2010) |
| • | TeX (export only, no import) |
| • | MathML |
| • | Image (export only, no import) |
The "When I import ..." check box sets the export format to match the format of any expressions you drag or paste into MoboMath from other applications. If this box is checked and you import a native expression from Word 2003, for example, that becomes the new export format as well. This makes it easy to edit and replace expressions already in your documents, even if they are not in your default export format.
If you select the TeX or MathML formats, a panel will appear where you can select specific options for that format.
TeX Options
For TeX, you can choose between AMS LaTeX or plain TeX formats. You can also select the style of equation you want to export – inline, display, or numbered.
MathML Options
For MathML, you can choose Content markup, Presentation markup, or a combination of the two for export. Computational products generally require Content or Combined markup, which preserve the mathematical meaning of the expression. Presentation markup is appropriate for display-only applications, such as word processors and web pages.
You can also select the MathML namespace to be used for export if your application requires a particular namespace.
The "Export primes ..." checkbox lets you choose whether primes should be exported mathematically as derivatives.