After installing Maple, review the following information.
For a complete list of system requirements, see:
Windows Single User Installation
During the installation, you will need your serial number (located on the license envelope or CD jewel case).To install Maple 9 on your Windows® operating systems, read and complete the following tasks.
You are ready to use Maple 9.
Register the program by visiting http://register.maplesoft.com/.
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To install Maple 9 on your Linux® operating systems, read and complete the following tasks.
To uninstall Maple 9.00:
From the /usr/local/maple9/bin directory where /usr/local/ is the directory of your installation, run the UnistallMaple script. At the prompt, enter yes.
You are ready to use Maple 9.
Register the program by visiting http://register.maplesoft.com/.
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Macintosh Single User Installation
During the installation, you will need your serial number (located on the license envelope or CD jewel case).To install Maple 9 on your Macintosh® operating systems, read and complete the following tasks.
To uninstall Maple 9.00:
From Finder, drag the Maple 9 icon from where it is installed (by default, the Application folder) into the Trash.
You are ready to use Maple 9.
Register the program by visiting http://register.maplesoft.com/.
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To install Maple 9 on your Windows Network operating systems, read and complete the following tasks.
If necessary, review Alternative Installation.
To Uninstall Maple 9.00:
Install the Windows Network Version
If the license server is to be run in Windows, follow the instructions in:
If the license server is to be run in UNIX® or Linux, follow the instructions in:
Important: When the installation is complete, ensure that the Windows PATH contains the MATLAB® program directory so that the MATLAB link can be enabled.
The FLEXlm/Windows directory, installed in the Maple 9 folder and on the Maple 9 CD, contains a directory for each platform. These directories contain license manager daemons (lmgrd and maplelmg) required to run Maple, as well as utilities to assist you in installing and configuring FLEXlm for your system.
Requirements
You will require a network license file, called maple9.lic. If you do not already have this file, visit http://register.maplesoft.com/ and follow the instructions. Maplesoft will email the license file. If you do not have access to the Internet or email, contact your Maplesoft sales representative at 1.800.267.6583. When you receive the network license file, save it in a temporary, accessible location.Complete the following tasks.
From the FLEXlm/Windows folder, double-click Network_License_Installer.exe. In the new license file field of the Maple Network License Installer dialog box, enter or browse for the name and location of the network license file (by default, maple9.lic) that you received from Maplesoft. Enter the Server Name in the Name field. You can use a host name or an IP Address. In the Destination and name of license file field, enter or browse for the location and filename under which to save the license file. (C:\Program Files\Maple 9\FLEXlm\Windows\maple9.lic is recommended). Click OK.The network license file is copied to the specified location. The network license file and the license.dat file in the License folder are configured with the appropriate server name.
Note: You can use the Network License Installer to change the name of your server (for example, if you move Maple to a new server). In this case, the new license file and the Destination and name of license file would be the same. You can also use Network License Installer to update your license file should Maplesoft send you a new one. In this case, the new license file would be the new one that Maplesoft sends and the Destination would be the path and filename where the existing license file is located.
Task 2: Start the License Manager Daemons
If you intend to use a Novell® server, see Novell Networks.
Requirements
For the following instructions, you require the lmtools executable, located in the FLEXlm/Windows folder in your Maple folder. If the FLEXlm/Windows folder is not already on the license manager server, copy it from the Maple folder or the Maple 9 CD.To set up and start the license manager daemons on a Windows Network Server:
Double-click lmtools.exe. Under the Service/License File tab, click Configuration using Services. Click the Config Services tab. In the Config Services property sheet, enter or browse for the Path to the lmgrd.exe file and the Path to the license file (for example, C:\Program Files\Maple 9\FLEXlm\Windows\maple9.lic). If you had a previous version of Maple installed, the default may still point to the old location. Though not required, it is recommended that you use a log file for the debug information. In the Path to the debug log file field, enter or browse for its location and enter a filename. (We suggest debug.log) For Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Windows XP Professional, select the Use Services check box to set up the daemons as a service. (This option is not needed to start the daemons under Windows 98 or Windows ME so it is not available for selection on those platforms.) If you want the daemons to start at boot time, select the Start Server at Power Up check box. Click Save Service. When prompted to save the service, click Yes. Click the Start/Stop/Reread tab. In that property sheet, click Start Server to start the license manager daemons.
You can now use Maple 9.
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Windows Network Licensing Maple 9 and Previous Versions of Maple
To run previous releases of Maple and Maple 9, you must put all the license files in the same directory as the Maple 9 license file. (Or, if you have other license files stored in one central location, you can store the Maple 6, 7, 8, and 9 license files there as well.) Follow these instructions for Windows Network Licensing for Maple 9 and Previous Versions of Maple. Note: This does not apply to releases prior to Maple 6.
Complete the following tasks.
Go to the directory where the FLEXlm Daemons are running. Double-click lmtools.exe. Under the Service/License File tab, click Configuration using Services. Click the Config Services tab. From the Server Name list, select the service currently being used. Click the Start/Stop/Read tab, then click Stop Server.
Go to the location of the FLEXlm utilities for Maple 9. For Maple 9, the default location is C:\Program Files\Maple 9\FLEXlm\Windows. Double-click Network_License_Installer.exe. In the New license file sent by Maplesoft section, enter the path to the network license file or browse to the location. For the Maple 9 license file, this is the temporary, accessible location you had saved the maple9.lic file. In the Server Information section, enter the host name of the license server or select IP Address and enter the IP address of the license server. In the Destination and name of license file section, enter the path where all the Maple license files are to be located and the name of the license file. For the Maple 9 license file, the default is C:\Program Files\Maple 9\FLEXlm\Windows\maple9.lic. Click OK. Repeat steps 1 to 6 for each Maple network license file.Important: You must use Network_License_Installer.exe to move license files.
Go to C:\Program Files\Maple 9\FLEXlm\Windows. Double-click lmtools.exe. Under the Service/License File tab, click Configuration using Services. Click the Config Services tab. In the Config Services property sheet, enter or browse for the Path to the lmgrd.exe file. The default location is C:\Program Files\Maple 9\FLEXlm\Windows\lmgrd.exe. Enter the path to the directory containing all Maple license files. The default location is C:\Program Files\Maple 9\FLEXlm\Windows.
Note: Point to the directory only, not an actual license file. Though not required, it is recommended that you use a log file for the debug information. In the Path to the debug log file field, enter or browse for its location and enter a filename. (A suggested filename is debug.log) For Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Windows XP Professional, select the Use Services check box to set up the daemons as a service. (This option is not required to start the daemons under Windows 98, Windows ME, or Windows XP Home.) If you want the daemons to start at boot time, select the Start Server at Power Up check box. Click Save Service. When prompted to save the service, click Yes. Select the Start/Stop/Reread tab, click Start Server to start the license manager daemons.
You can now use Maple 9 and previous versions of Maple.
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If network speed is a limiting factor, you can install Maple on each computer in the network and manage the license centrally through the license manager server. If you use this approach, you must use the Windows Network Licensing on each client machine so that the user profiles are created properly. Use the same server name for each client. Because this installation is not standard, you must configure the license files manually. For more information and assistance, contact technical support at support@maplesoft.com.
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To Uninstall Maple 9.00:
All Maple Files, other than the Maple license manager and the user profile files (for Maple 9), are removed. If you have changed or added any files to the directory where Maple 9 was installed, these files are not removed. In order to preserve the existing license setup, it is recommended that you install Maple 9.01 in the same location as Maple 9.00.
Important: If this is a first time installation, proceed to UNIX Installation and Linux Multi-user Installation.
Important: When the installation is complete, review the scripts in the bin directory and edit where necessary to configure Maple. For example, you must edit the script to enable the MATLAB link. The scripts contain comments to guide you.
Select one of the following licensing schemes.
Task 1: Install the License File
The licenses can be served from any supported platform on the network. If you intend to serve licenses from Windows, see Windows Network Licensing.
Requirements
You will require a network license file, called maple9.lic. If you do not already have this file, visit http://register.maplesoft.com/ and follow the instructions. Maplesoft will email the license file. If you do not have access to the Internet or to email, contact your Maplesoft sales representative at 1. 800. 2670. 6583. When you receive the network license file, save it in a temporary, accessible location.To configure the license file:
From the FLEXlm\UNIX directory, run the INSTALL_LIC script. Follow the on-screen instructionsNote: You can use the INSTALL_LIC script to change the name of your server (for example, if you move Maple to a new server). In this case, answer each question by pointing to the same license file. You can also use the INSTALL_LIC script to update your license file should Maplesoft send you a new one. In this case, the new license file would be the one that Maplesoft sends and the directory in which to store the file would be the path and filename where the existing license file is located.
Before you can use Maple 9, you must start the license server. It is recommended that you do not run lmgrd as root since any process run by root is a potential security risk.
Using the C Shell
If you are running in the C shell, enter the following command at the prompt to start the license manager daemon (lmgrd):lmgrd_path -c license_file_path -l debug_log &where lmgrd_path is the full filename and path of lmgrd; license_file_path is the full filename and path of the network license file (by default, /usr/local/maple/FLEXlm/maple9.lic); and debug_log is the name of a file to which debugging information is written. This command creates the file. The option used is the letter l, not the number 1 (one).
Running the License Manager
If Maple was installed in the default location and you are running the license manager on a Linux system, enter the following command at the prompt to start the license manager daemon.
/usr/local/maple/FLEXlm/UNIX/LINUX/lmgrd -c /usr/local/maple/FLEXlm/maple9.lic -l /usr/local/maple/FLEXlm/logfileUsing the Korn or Bourne Shell
If you are using either the Korn or Bourne shell, enter the following command at the prompt.nohup lmgrd_path -c license_file_path -l debug_log 2>&1 &Daemons Run on StartupTo have the daemons run on startup, edit the appropriate boot script (such as /etc/rc.boot, /etc/rc.local, or /etc/rc2.d/Sxxxx). For example, if you run lmgrd as a boot startup script, you can run it as a regular user by using the following su command at the prompt:
su username -c 'umask 022; path/lmgrd -c path/license_file -l path/log'
where username is a nonprivileged user; path is the correct path to lmgrd, network license file, and the debug log file; and license_file is the network license file. It is recommended that the network license file be called maple9.lic.
Help For Starting License Server
If you have any problems starting the license server in the UNIX system bootup files, refer to the FLEXlm FAQs at http://www.macrovision.com/solutions/esd/flexlm/enduser_faq.htm.
You can now use Maple 9.
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- Task 2: Move and Rename Previous Maple License Files
- Task 3: Configure the License Manager Daemons
- Task 4: Start the License Manager Daemons
Go to the location of the FLEXlm utilities that are currently being used. For Maple 9, the default location is /usr/local/maple9/FLEXlm/UNIX/Platform where Platform is the platform running the license manager.- Enter the command ./lmdown -c /Path_to_network.lic where Path_to_network.lic is the full path and filename for the network license file.
Repeat step 2 for any previous Maple license files (maple6.lic, maple7.lic, or maple8.lic).
Save the license file from Maplesoft to your hard drive. From /usr/local/maple/FLEXlm/UNIX, run the file INSTALL_LIC. When prompted, enter the path to the location in which to put the license file. This path should be the same as the one you entered for the previous Maple license files in the Move and Rename Previous Maple License Files section. The default location is /usr/local/maple9/FLEXlm/UNIX.
- When prompted, enter the hostname of the license server or select IP Address and enter the IP address of the license server. The hostname or IP address must be identical to the one you entered in the Move and Rename Previous Maple License Files section.
- When prompted, enter Yes to accept.
Go to the directory named the operating system on which you intend to run the license manager. For example, go to the UNIX directory if you intend to run the license manager on UNIX. When starting license manager daemons, you must enter the path to the directory containing all license files.
Note: Point to the directory only, not an actual license file. To start the license manager, enter the following command:
/Path_to_lmgrd -c /Path_to_license_file_directory -l /Path_to_logfile
where Path_to_license_file_directory is the full path to the directory containing the license files.
You can now use both Maple 9 and previous versions of Maple.
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Macintosh
Network Installation
During the installation, you will need your serial number (located on the license envelope or CD jewel case).
To install Maple 9 on your Macintosh operating systems, read and complete the following tasks.
If a previous release of Maple 9 is installed on the computer, you must uninstall it before you install Maple 9.01.
To uninstall Maple 9.00:
Important: When the installation is complete, review the scripts in the bin directory and edit where necessary to configure Maple. For example, you must edit the script to enable the MATLAB link. The scripts contain comments to guide you.
Note: You can create an alias for Maple on the client machines.
Maple 9 is now installed.
Register the program by visiting http://register.maplesoft.com/.
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Maple 9 provides users with two worksheet interfaces (graphical user interfaces) and a command line (text-based) interface. All have access to the full mathematical engine of Maple 9 and take advantage of the new functionality in Maple 9.
By default, worksheets open in the enhanced and more modern Standard Worksheet. The Classic Worksheet, available on Windows and UNIX, has the traditional Maple worksheet look and uses less memory. In Windows, you can change the Maple worksheet file association using the Worksheet File Association Selector application from the Tools folder of the Maple 9 Start menu.
If your system has less than the recommended amount of physical memory, it is suggested that you use the Classic Worksheet version of Maple 9.
You can start Maple in different modes. Use the one best suited to your needs.
Standard Worksheet Maple
The first time you begin a worksheet version of Maple, an introductory page directs you to new features, updates, and example worksheets. Subsequent Maple sessions start with a new, blank worksheet.
Windows
To start Standard Worksheet Maple 9 in Windows:
Macintosh
To start Standard Worksheet Maple 9 on a Macintosh:
Double-click the Maple 9 icon in the Application folder. If you have installed Maple 9 to a network location, navigate to the location of the installation and double-click the Maple 9 icon.
UNIX or Linux
To start Standard Worksheet Maple 9 in UNIX or Linux:
Classic Worksheet Maple
The first time you begin a worksheet version of Maple, an introductory page directs you to new features, updates, and example worksheets. Subsequent Maple sessions start with a new, blank worksheet.
Windows
To start Classic Worksheet Maple 9 in Windows:
UNIX or Linux
To start Classic Worksheet Maple 9 in UNIX or Linux:
Command Line Maple
The Command Line version of Maple has a text-based user interface. While allowing complete access to the mathematical engine, the Command Line version of Maple requires less system resources. For more information, refer to the text file cmdline.txt or Command Line Readme located in your Maple folder.
Shared Kernel Mode
With the Standard version of Maple, all worksheets have independent kernels, that is, definitions and packages available in one worksheet are not available in other worksheets in that Maple session. On Windows and UNIX, the Shared Kernel version of Maple allows all worksheet to share the definitions.
To start Maple 9 for Windows in Shared Kernel mode:
To start Maple 9 for UNIX or Linux in Shared Kernel mode:
To start Maple 9 for Macintosh in Shared Kernel mode:
For more information, refer to ?worksheet/managing/configuring in the Help System.
Excel Add-in
On Windows, Maple 9 has an add-in to Microsoft Excel 2000 and Excel XP. For more information, refer to the text file excel.txt located in your Maple folder.
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You can configure Maple to operate in a way that best suits your environment.
How to Change the User Mode or Directory
In Windows, you can run Maple in one of two user profile modes.
How to Change the Working Directory
In the Windows version of Maple, you can change the working directory by creating a shortcut to Maple 9 and assigning it a different directory.
To change the working directory, follow these instructions.
At start up, Maple searches the current working directory for a custom initialization file. It stops searching when it finds the file. For more information, see How to Execute Commands Automatically.
How to Execute Commands Automatically
You can configure Maple to automatically execute a series of commands on start up. This approach is especially useful for setting global variables, such as Digits and Order. To do this, create a Maple initialization file. For more information, refer to ?worksheet,reference,initialization in the Maple Help System.
How to Enable the MATLAB Link
MATLAB is an interactive programming language for general scientific and technical computation. If you have installed MATLAB 6, you can enable a link between it and Maple for Windows, Macintosh, and most UNIX or Linux platforms. For more information, refer to ?Matlab/setup in the Maple Help System.
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Windows
System Requirements
Linux
Single User System Requirements
Macintosh
System Requirements
UNIX Network System Requirements
Version
|
CPU
|
Minimum |
Recommended RAM |
Hard Disk |
Hard Disk
Network |
Windows NT 4 (with Service Pack 5)
|
Intel Pentium III 650 MHz or higher or fully compatible
|
64 MB |
128 MB |
200 MB |
230 MB |
Windows 98
|
Intel Pentium III 650 MHz or higher or fully compatible
|
64 MB
|
128 MB |
200 MB
|
230 MB
|
Windows ME
|
Intel Pentium III 650 MHz or higher or fully compatible
|
64 MB
|
128 MB |
200 MB
|
230 MB
|
Windows 2000 Professional
|
Intel Pentium III 650 MHz or higher or fully compatible
|
128 MB
|
256 MB |
200 MB
|
230 MB
|
Windows 2000 Server
|
Intel Pentium III 650 MHz or higher or fully compatible
|
256 MB
|
512 MB |
200 MB
|
230 MB
|
Windows XP Pro
|
Intel Pentium III 650 MHz or higher or fully compatible
|
128 MB
|
256 MB |
200 MB
|
230 MB
|
Windows XP Home
|
Intel Pentium III 650 MHz or higher or fully compatible
|
128 MB
|
256 MB |
200 MB
|
230 MB
|
* Running at less than the recommended memory requirements may limit performance and some features.
Linux Single User System Requirements
Vendor
|
Version
|
CPU
|
Minimum RAM* |
Recommended RAM |
Hard Disk
|
Mandrake
|
8.1 |
Intel Pentium III 650 MHz or fully compatible |
128 MB |
256 MB |
250 MB |
Redhat
|
7.1 |
Intel Pentium III 650 MHz or fully compatible |
128 MB |
256 MB |
250 MB |
SuSe
|
6.4 |
Intel Pentium III 650 MHz or fully compatible |
128 MB |
256 MB |
250 MB |
* Running at less than the recommended memory requirements may limit performance and some features.
Macintosh Minimum System Requirements
Vendor |
Processor |
Operating System |
Version |
Minimum RAM* |
Recommended RAM |
Hard Disk |
Apple |
G3 |
OS X |
10.2.3 |
128 MB |
256 MB |
200 MB |
* Running at less than the recommended memory requirements may limit performance and some features.
UNIX Network System Requirements
Vendor |
Hardware |
Operating System |
Version |
Minimum RAM* |
Recommended RAM |
Hard Disk |
Sun |
SPARC |
Solaris |
2.6 |
128 MB |
256 MB |
300 MB |
HP |
HP9000 |
HP-UX |
11.0, 11i |
128 MB |
256 MB |
300 MB |
SGI |
R4000+ |
IRIX |
6.5.X |
128 MB |
256 MB |
300 MB |
IBM |
RS/6000 |
AIX |
5.1 |
128 MB |
256 MB |
250 MB |
DEC |
Alpha |
Digital UNIX / Compaq Tru64 |
4.0F, 4.0G, 5.0, or later |
128 MB |
256 MB |
270 MB |
RedHat, SuSE, and Mandrake Distributions |
Intel-based Pentium III 650 or better |
Linux |
|
128 MB |
256 MB |
270 MB |
* Running at less than the recommended memory requirements may limit performance and some features.
Note: Maple uses the Macrovision Corporation FLEXlm as its license manager. This document contains all the information you require for a standard Maple installation. For more information, refer to the FLEXlm documentation at http://www.macrovision.com/solutions/esd/support/enduser/TOC.htm.
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