Help Menu Commands

Mathcad Help

Opens online Help in the Resources Window. Navigation and Searching controls are provided. Here are guidelines for using Help.

What's This?

Invokes Mathcad's context-sensitive Help system, providing assistance on specific menu items or toolbar buttons.

Developer's Reference

The Developer's Reference is a separate Help resource that includes advanced information on:

Author's Reference

The Author's Reference is a separate Help resource that includes information on:

Tutorials

Opens Mathcad-based tutorial worksheets, including an outline of new features and introductory material for new users.

QuickSheets

Opens a set of worksheet templates demonstrating applied uses of Mathcad functions, operators, and components.

Reference Tables

Opens a series of worksheets of useful formulas and constants for physics, geometry, and engineering references.

E-books > Open Book

Opens a Mathcad E-book in the Resources Window. Use the dialog box to browse to an HBK (E-book contents) file, or select from the list of E-books installed in your Handbook directory under the Mathcad install directory. These are automatically listed on the submenu and in the Resources toolbar for easy access. Click on a title to open the book.

User Forums

Opens a Mathsoft-hosted online community of users exchanging tips and tricks for getting more out of Mathcad.

Mathcad.com

Brings you to the Mathcad website, where you can check for service updates, or browse the online library of Mathcad files and E-books.

Mathcad Update

Checks Mathcad.com for any applicable service releases. If one is found, Mathcad opens a browser window and points it to the download area. A login is required to access the download area of Mathcad.com.

About Mathcad

Shows the version number and product code for your copy of Mathcad. Allows you to register your copy.

Register

Brings you to the product registration page on the Mathcad website. Registering gives you access to the Downloads section of the website, as well as the Mathcad Knowledgebase.