freebsd-ports/math/scilab/pkg-descr
Thomas Gellekum cad64cdf20 Import of Scilab port. Scilab is a matlab-like package.
PR:		3867
Submitted by:	Paulo Menezes <paulo@isr.uc.pt>
1997-06-18 12:14:52 +00:00

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Scilab is a scientific software package for numerical computations in a
user-friendly environment. It features:
Elaborate data structures (polynomial, rational and string matrices,
lists, multivariable linear systems,...).
Sophisticated interpreter and programming language with Matlab-like syntax.
Hundreds of built-in math functions (new primitives can easily be added).
Stunning graphics (2d, 3d, animation).
Open structure (easy interfacing with Fortran and C via online
dynamic link).
Many built-in libraries:
Linear Algebra (including sparse matrices, Kronecker form,
ordered Schur,...).
Control (Classical, LQG, H-infinity,...).
Package for LMI (Linear Matrix Inequalities) optimization.
Signal processing.
Simulation (various ode's, dassl,...).
Optimization (differentiable and non-differentiable, LQ solver).
Metanet (network analysis and optimization).
Symbolic capabilities through Maple interface.
Note: To configure your local printers, add their names to the PRINTERS
variable in the scilab script.
For more information see Scilab Home Page http://www-rocq.inria.fr/scilab/.
-- P. Menezes (paulo@isr.uc.pt)