Maple 18 Installation and Licensing Guide

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Maple 18 Installation and Licensing Guide
Maple 18 Installation Using a Single User License
Activating Single User Versions
Maple 18 Installation Using a Network License
Silent (Unattended) Installation
Maple Toolbox Installation
OpenWatcom (Windows 32-bit only)
Verifying Video Card Driver Requirements
Configure the License Manager
Named Network Licensing
How to Start Maple
How to Customize Maple
System Requirements
Trademarks

Maple 18 Installation and Licensing Guide

Maple 18 Installation Using a Single User License

32-bit Windows Single User Installation
64-bit Windows Single User Installation
Macintosh Single User Installation
32-bit Linux Single User Installation
64-bit Linux Single User Installation

32-bit Windows Single User Installation

For Windows® XP, Windows Server® 2008, Windows Vista®, Windows® 7, Windows Server® 2012, and Windows® 8.1 single user installation, read this section. For 64-bit Windows, see 64-bit Windows Single User Installation.

During the installation, you will need your purchase code, generally sent to you in an email.

To install Maple 18 on your Windows operating system, read and complete the following tasks

Pre-Installation Instructions

  1. Check the System Requirements for your operating system.
  1. Log on as an administrator or log on to an account, with appropriate read and write privileges, that will own the Maple files.
  1. Ensure that you are connected to the Internet. If your computer does not have an Internet connection, please contact your distributor or Maplesoft customer service.
  1. Check your video card driver requirements. For more information, see Verifying Video Card Driver Requirements.
  1. Close all programs.

Install Maple 18

  1. Ensure that you have reviewed the Pre-installation Instructions.
  1. Choose one of the following two options to launch the installer:
  • From DVD
  1. Place the install disc in the DVD-ROM drive.
  1. Locate and double-click Maple18WindowsX86Installer.exe from the install disc.
  • From download

Double-click Maple18WindowsX86Installer.exe from where you downloaded the file.

  1. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Note: If you have MATLAB® 2012b, 2013a, or 2013b installed and would like to install a toolbox that connects Maple with MATLAB®, see Maple Toolbox Installation.

  1. In the Choose The Type of Licensing screen, select Single User License .
  1. When prompted, enter the purchase code and the required information to complete activation.
  1. If you activated successfully, you are ready to use Maple 18. If you had problems activating or chose not to activate during the installation, see Activating Single User Versions.

Return to the top of the Maple 18 Installation and Licensing Guide.

64-bit Windows Single User Installation

During the installation, you will need your purchase code, generally sent to you in an email.

To install Maple 18 on your Windows operating system, read and complete the following tasks

Pre-Installation Instructions

  1. Check the System Requirements for your operating system.
  1. Log on as an administrator or log on to an account, with appropriate read and write privileges, that will own the Maple files.
  1. Ensure that you are connected to the Internet. If your computer does not have an Internet connection, please contact your distributor or Maplesoft customer service.
  1. Check your video card driver requirements. For more information, see Verifying Video Card Driver Requirements.
  1. Close all programs.

Install Maple 18

  1. Ensure that you have reviewed the Pre-installation Instructions.
  1. Choose one of the following two options to launch the installer:
  • From DVD
  1. Place the install disc in the DVD-ROM drive.
  1. Locate and double-click Maple18WindowsX64Installer.exe from the install disc.
  • From download

Double-click Maple18WindowsX64Installer.exe from where you downloaded the file.

  1. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Note: If you have MATLAB® 2012b, 2013a, or 2013b installed and would like to install a toolbox that connects Maple with MATLAB®, see Maple Toolbox Installation.

  1. In the Choose The Type of Licensing screen, select Single User License .
  1. When prompted, enter the purchase code and the required information to complete activation.
  1. If you activated successfully, you are ready to use Maple 18. If you had problems activating or chose not to activate during the installation, see Activating Single User Versions.

Return to the top of the Maple 18 Installation and Licensing Guide.

Macintosh Single User Installation

For Macintosh® installation instructions, read this section.

During the installation, you will need your purchase code, generally sent to you in an email.

To install Maple 18 on your Macintosh operating system, read and complete the following tasks:

INTRODUCTION

Pre-Installation Instructions

  1. Check the System Requirements for your operating system.
  1. Log on as an administrator or log on to an account, with appropriate read and write privileges, that will own the Maple files.
  1. Ensure that you are connected to the Internet. If your computer does not have an Internet connection, please contact your distributor or Maplesoft customer service.
  1. Check your video card driver requirements. For more information, see Verifying Video Card Driver Requirements.
  1. Close all programs.

Install Maple 18

  1. Ensure that you have reviewed the Pre-installation Instructions.
  1. Choose one of the following two options to launch the installer:
  • From DVD
  1. Place the install disc in the DVD-ROM drive.
  1. Locate and double-click Maple18MacInstaller.dmg from the install disc, then double-click Maple18MacInstaller.
  • From download

Double-click Maple18MacInstaller.dmg from where you downloaded the file, then double-click Maple18MacInstaller.

  1. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Note: If you have MATLAB® 2012b, 2013a, or 2013b installed and would like to install a toolbox that connects Maple with MATLAB®, see Maple Toolbox Installation.

  1. In the Choose The Type of Licensing screen, select Single User License .
  1. When prompted, enter the purchase code and the required information to complete activation.
  1. If you activated successfully, you are ready to use Maple 18. If you had problems activating or chose not to activate during the installation, see Activating Single User Versions.

Return to the top of the Maple 18 Installation and Licensing Guide.

32-bit Linux Single User Installation

During the installation, you will need your purchase code, generally sent to you in an email.

To install Maple 18 on your 32-bit Linux® operating system, read and complete the following tasks.

INTRODUCTION

Pre-Installation Instructions

  1. Check the System Requirements for your operating system.
  1. Log on as an administrator or log on to an account, with appropriate read and write privileges, that will own the Maple files.
  1. Ensure that you are connected to the Internet. If your computer does not have an Internet connection, please contact your distributor or Maplesoft customer service.
  1. Check your video card driver requirements. For more information, see Verifying Video Card Driver Requirements.
  1. Close all programs.

Install Maple 18

  1. Ensure that you have reviewed the Pre-installation Instructions.
  1. Choose one of the following two options to launch the installer:
  • From DVD
  1. Place the install disc in the DVD-ROM drive.
  1. Locate and run Maple18LinuxX86Installer.run from the install disc
  • From download

Run Maple18LinuxX86Installer.run from where you downloaded the file.

  1. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  1. In the Choose The Type of Licensing screen, select Single User License .
  1. When prompted, enter the purchase code and the required information to complete activation.
  1. If you activated successfully, you are ready to use Maple 18. If you had problems activating or chose not to activate during the installation, see Activating Single User Versions.

Shortcuts for Desktop and Applications menus

During installation, a maple18.desktop file is created in the bin directory of your Maple 18 installation. If you request the installer to have a shortcut placed on your desktop, this file is also created in the ~/Desktop directory. If you wish to have a shortcut placed in your Applications menu, the maple18.desktop file can be copied to /usr/share/applications (which may require root access) or ~/.local/share/applications.

Return to the top of the Maple 18 Installation and Licensing Guide.

64-bit Linux Single User Installation

During the installation, you will need your purchase code, generally sent to you in an email.

To install Maple 18 on your 64-bit Linux operating system, read and complete the following tasks.

INTRODUCTION

Pre-Installation Instructions

  1. Check the System Requirements for your operating system.
  1. Log on as an administrator or log on to an account, with appropriate read and write privileges, that will own the Maple files.
  1. Ensure that you are connected to the Internet. If your computer does not have an Internet connection, please contact your distributor or Maplesoft customer service.
  1. Check your video card driver requirements. For more information, see Verifying Video Card Driver Requirements.
  1. Close all programs.

Install Maple 18

  1. Ensure that you have reviewed the Pre-installation Instructions.
  1. Choose one of the following two options to launch the installer:
  • From DVD
  1. Place the install disc in the DVD-ROM drive.
  1. Locate and run Maple18LinuxX64Installer.run from the install disc.
  • From download

Run Maple18LinuxX64Installer.run from where you downloaded the file.

  1. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Note: If you have MATLAB® 2012b, 2013a, or 2013b installed and would like to install a toolbox that connects Maple with MATLAB®, see Maple Toolbox Installation.

  1. In the Choose The Type of Licensing screen, select Single User License .
  1. When prompted, enter the purchase code and the required information to complete activation.
  1. If you activated successfully, you are ready to use Maple 18. If you had problems activating or chose not to activate during the installation, see Activating Single User Versions.

Shortcuts for Desktop and Applications menus

During installation, a maple18.desktop file is created in the bin directory of your Maple 18 installation. If you request the installer to have a shortcut placed on your desktop, this file is also created in the ~/Desktop directory. If you wish to have a shortcut placed in your Applications menu, the maple18.desktop file can be copied to /usr/share/applications (which may require root access) or ~/.local/share/applications.

Return to the top of the Maple 18 Installation and Licensing Guide.

Activating Single User Versions

Starting Maple 18 requires a Maple 18 license file to operate. License files for earlier releases of Maple will not work with Maple 18. You must activate the single user version of Maple 18 to obtain your license file. If you are running a single user installer, you can activate during the installation process. If you do not activate during the installation process, follow the steps below.

  1. Activation requires an Internet connection. If your computer does not have an Internet connection, please contact your distributor or Maplesoft customer service.
  1. Start Standard Worksheet Maple 18.
  1. When prompted to activate, click Activate.
  1. You will be prompted to enter your purchase code. If you are activating behind a proxy server, make sure to enter this information before clicking Next.
  1. You will be prompted to enter additional information. Click Next when this is complete.
  • On Windows Vista and Windows 7, you can also activate using the Start menu shortcut: (All) Programs > Maple 18 > Tools > Activate Maple 18. Note: If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7, right-click Activate Maple 18 and select Run as administrator.
  • On Windows 8.1, from Start screen swipe up from the middle of the screen or alternatively, move the mouse to the bottom left of the screen and click the downward arrow that appears. Under the Maple 18 heading, right-click on the Activate Maple 18 tile. Next, click the Run as administrator icon
  • On Linux, you can also activate by running the activation script located in the bin directory of your Maple 18 installation.
  • On Macintosh, you can also activate by running the activation script located in the bin folder of your Maple 18 installation. By default, /Library/Frameworks/Maple.framework/Versions/18/bin.

A Maple 18 license file (license.dat) will be saved in the license folder of your Maple 18 installation. If you experience difficulties with activation, check our FAQs page at http://www.maplesoft.com/support/Faqs/Activation.

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Maple 18 Installation Using a Network License

32-bit Windows Installation Using a Network License
64-bit Windows Installation Using a Network License
Macintosh Installation Using a Network License
32-bit Linux Installation Using a Network License
64-bit Linux Installation Using a Network License

32-bit Windows Installation Using a Network License

For Windows XP, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2012, and Windows 8.1 installation using a network license, read this section. For 64-bit Windows, see 64-bit Windows Installation Using a Network License.

To install Maple 18 on your Windows operating system using a network license, read and complete the following tasks.

Pre-Installation Instructions

  1. Check the System Requirements for your operating system.
  1. Log on as an administrator or log on to an account, with appropriate read and write privileges, that will own the Maple files.
  1. Ensure that you are connected to the Internet. If your computer does not have an Internet connection, please contact your distributor or Maplesoft customer service.
  1. Check your video card driver requirements. For more information, see Verifying Video Card Driver Requirements.
  1. Close all programs.

Install Maple 18

  1. Ensure that you have reviewed the Pre-installation Instructions.
  1. Choose one of the following two options to launch the installer:
  • From DVD
  1. Place the install disc in the DVD-ROM drive.
  1. Locate and double-click Maple18WindowsX86Installer.exe from the install disc.
  • From download

Double-click Maple18WindowsX86Installer.exe from where you downloaded the file.

  1. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Note: If you have MATLAB® 2012b, 2013a, or 2013b installed and would like to install a toolbox that connects Maple with MATLAB®, see Maple Toolbox Installation.

  1. In the Choose The Type of Licensing screen, select Network License .
  1. When prompted, enter the name or IP address of the license server.
  1. Maple 18 is now installed. Prior to using Maple 18, you need to Configure the License Manager.

Return to the top of the Maple 18 Installation and Licensing Guide.

64-bit Windows Installation Using a Network License

To install Maple 18 on your Windows operating system using a network license, read and complete the following tasks.

Pre-Installation Instructions

  1. Check the System Requirements for your operating system.
  1. Log on as an administrator or log on to an account, with appropriate read and write privileges, that will own the Maple files.
  1. Ensure that you are connected to the Internet. If your computer does not have an Internet connection, please contact your distributor or Maplesoft customer service.
  1. Check your video card driver requirements. For more information, see Verifying Video Card Driver Requirements.
  1. Close all programs.

Install Maple 18

  1. Ensure that you have reviewed the Pre-installation Instructions.
  1. Choose one of the following two options to launch the installer:
  • From DVD
  1. Place the install disc in the DVD-ROM drive.
  1. Locate and double-click Maple18WindowsX64Installer.exe from the install disc.
  • From download

Double-click Maple18WindowsX64Installer.exe from where you downloaded the file.

  1. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Note: If you have MATLAB® 2012b, 2013a, or 2013b installed and would like to install a toolbox that connects Maple with MATLAB®, see Maple Toolbox Installation.

  1. In the Choose The Type of Licensing screen, select Network License .
  1. When prompted, enter the name or IP address of the license server.
  1. Maple 18 is now installed. Prior to using Maple 18, you need to Configure the License Manager.

Return to the top of the Maple 18 Installation and Licensing Guide.

Macintosh Installation Using a Network License

For Macintosh® installation instructions, read this section.

To install Maple 18 on your Macintosh operating system, read and complete the following tasks:

INTRODUCTION

Pre-Installation Instructions

  1. Check the System Requirements for your operating system.
  1. Log on as an administrator or log on to an account, with appropriate read and write privileges, that will own the Maple files.
  1. Ensure that you are connected to the Internet. If your computer does not have an Internet connection, please contact your distributor or Maplesoft customer service.
  1. Check your video card driver requirements. For more information, see Verifying Video Card Driver Requirements.
  1. Close all programs.

Install Maple 18

  1. Ensure that you have reviewed the Pre-installation Instructions.
  1. Choose one of the following two options to launch the installer:
  • From DVD
  1. Place the install disc in the DVD-ROM drive.
  1. Locate and double-click Maple18MacInstaller.dmg from the install disc, then double-click Maple18MacInstaller.
  • From download

Double-click Maple18MacInstaller.dmg from where you downloaded the file, then double-click Maple18MacInstaller.

  1. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Note: If you have MATLAB® 2012b, 2013a, or 2013b installed and would like to install a toolbox that connects Maple with MATLAB®, see Maple Toolbox Installation.

  1. In the Choose The Type of Licensing screen, select Network License .
  1. When prompted, enter the name or IP address of the license server.
  1. Maple 18 is now installed. Prior to using Maple 18, you need to Configure the License Manager.

Return to the top of the Maple 18 Installation and Licensing Guide.

32-bit Linux Installation Using a Network License

To install Maple 18 on your 32-bit Linux operating system, read and complete the following tasks.

Pre-Installation Instructions

  1. Check the System Requirements for your operating system.
  1. Log on as an administrator or log on to an account, with appropriate read and write privileges, that will own the Maple files.
  1. Ensure that you are connected to the Internet. If your computer does not have an Internet connection, please contact your distributor or Maplesoft customer service.
  1. Check your video card driver requirements. For more information, see Verifying Video Card Driver Requirements.
  1. Close all programs.

Install Maple 18

  1. Ensure that you have reviewed the Pre-installation Instructions.
  1. Choose one of the following two options to launch the installer:
  • From DVD
  1. Place the install disc in the DVD-ROM drive.
  1. Locate and run Maple18LinuxX86Installer.run from the install disc
  • From download

Run Maple18LinuxX86Installer.run from where you downloaded the file.

  1. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  1. In the Choose The Type of Licensing screen, select Network License .
  1. When prompted, enter the name or IP address of the license server.
  1. Maple 18 is now installed. Prior to using Maple 18, you need to Configure the License Manager.

Note: Starting from Maple 14, FlexNet, the license management software used in Maple, requires Linux systems to be LSB 3.0 compatible, which may require the additional installation of some additional packages. If you are receiving the "Error detecting HostID" error message when trying to activate Maple on Linux, please ensure that the appropriate packages are installed.

  • On Ubuntu, ensure that the lsb-base and lsb-core packages are installed. The lsb-core package is not installed by default.
  • On Red Hat, ensure that the redhat-lsb package is installed.
  • On SUSE, ensure that the lsb package is installed. This package is not installed by default.

Shortcuts for Desktop and Applications menus

During installation, a maple18.desktop file is created in the bin directory of your Maple 18 installation. If you request the installer to have a shortcut placed on your desktop, this file is also created in the ~/Desktop directory. If you wish to have a shortcut placed in your Applications menu, the maple18.desktop file can be copied to /usr/share/applications (which may require root access) or ~/.local/share/applications.

Return to the top of the Maple 18 Installation and Licensing Guide.

64-bit Linux Installation Using a Network License

To install Maple 18 on your 64-bit Linux operating system, read and complete the following tasks.

Pre-Installation Instructions

  1. Check the System Requirements for your operating system.
  1. Log on as an administrator or log on to an account, with appropriate read and write privileges, that will own the Maple files.
  1. Ensure that you are connected to the Internet. If your computer does not have an Internet connection, please contact your distributor or Maplesoft customer service.
  1. Check your video card driver requirements. For more information, see Verifying Video Card Driver Requirements.
  1. Close all programs.

Install Maple 18

  1. Ensure that you have reviewed the Pre-installation Instructions.
  1. Choose one of the following two options to launch the installer:
  • From DVD
  1. Place the install disc in the DVD-ROM drive.
  1. Locate and run Maple18LinuxX64Installer.run from the install disc.
  • From download

Run Maple18LinuxX64Installer.run from where you downloaded the file.

  1. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Note: If you have MATLAB® 2012b, 2013a, or 2013b installed and would like to install a toolbox that connects Maple with MATLAB®, see Maple Toolbox Installation.

  1. In the Choose The Type of Licensing screen, select Network License .
  1. When prompted, enter the name or IP address of the license server.
  1. Maple 18 is now installed. Prior to using Maple 18, you need to Configure the License Manager.

Note: Starting from Maple 14, FlexNet, the license management software used in Maple, requires Linux systems to be LSB 3.0 compatible, which may require the additional installation of some additional packages. If you are receiving the "Error detecting HostID" error message when trying to activate Maple on Linux, please ensure that the appropriate packages are installed.

  • On Ubuntu, ensure that the lsb-base and lsb-core packages are installed. The lsb-core package is not installed by default.
  • On Red Hat, ensure that the redhat-lsb package is installed.
  • On SUSE, ensure that the lsb package is installed. This package is not installed by default.

Shortcuts for Desktop and Applications menus

During installation, a maple18.desktop file is created in the bin directory of your Maple 18 installation. If you request the installer to have a shortcut placed on your desktop, this file is also created in the ~/Desktop directory. If you wish to have a shortcut placed in your Applications menu, the maple18.desktop file can be copied to /usr/share/applications (which may require root access) or ~/.local/share/applications.

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Silent (Unattended) Installation

Using options specified directly in the command line
Using a Resource File
Available Installation Options
Additional Information
Silently Uninstalling Maple

It is possible to install the network version of Maple using an unattended mode option. There are two ways to perform an unattended installation of Maple:

  • Using options specified directly in the command line
  • Using a resource file.

Using options specified directly in the command line

You can run an unattended installation without a resource file by specifying the installation options directly in the command line. To run the unatttended installation this way, do the following:

32-Bit and 64-Bit Windows

  1. Open a command prompt window.
  1. Browse to the directory in which your Maple install file is located.
  1. Run the unattended installation process with the appropriate command for your platform. For 32-bit Windows use the following syntax Maple18WindowsX86Installer.exe --option optionvalue. For 64-bit Windows use Maple18WindowsX64Installer.exe --option optionvalue. For example, on 32-bit Windows, use the command Maple18WindowsX86Installer.exe --mode unattended to install Maple in unattended mode.

32-Bit and 64-Bit Linux

  1. Browse to the directory where your Maple install file is located.
  1. Run the unattended installation process with the appropriate command for your platform. For 32-bit Linux use the following syntax ./Maple18LinuxX86Installer.run --option optionvalue. For 64-bit Linux use the following syntax ./Maple18LinuxX64Installer.run --option optionvalue. For example, on 32-bit Linux, use the command Maple18LinuxX86Installer.run --mode unattended to install Maple in unattended mode.

Mac OSX

  1. Open a command terminal.
  1. Browse to the directory where your Maple install file is located.
  1. Run the following command ./Maple18MacInstaller --option optionvalue. For example, on Mac OSX, use the command Maple18MacInstaller --mode unattended to install Maple in unattended mode.

Using a Resource File

32-Bit and 64-Bit Windows

  1. Check the Windows System Requirements.
  1. Close all programs, particularly any previous release of Maple
  1. Log on as administrator or ensure that you have administrator privileges
  1. Create a resource file.

You can create your own installer.properties file using the following example as a template:

mode=unattended

installdir=C:\Program Files\Maple 18

defaultapp=1

desktopshortcut=1

shortcutname=Maple 18

configureMATLAB=0

MATLAB_DIR=""

licenseType=network

serverName=myServerName

portNumber=27000

  1. Open a command prompt window.
  1. Browse to the directory in which your Maple18WindowsX86Installer.exe or Maple18WindowsX64Installer.exe file is located.
  1. Run the silent installation process with the command Maple18WindowsX86Installer.exe --optionfile <optionfile> (32-bit Windows) or Maple18WindowsX64Installer.exe --optionfile <optionfile> (64-bit Windows), where <optionfile> is the name of the option file.

Note: If you created your option file in a directory other than the directory in which the Maple18WindowsX86Installer.exe or Maple18WindowsX64Installer.exe file is located, you must specify the path to the option file when you run this command.

32-Bit and 64-Bit Linux

  1. Check the Linux System Requirements.
  1. Close all programs, particularly any previous release of Maple
  1. Log on as administrator or ensure that you have administrator privileges.
  1. Create a resource file.

You can create your own installer.properties file using the following example as a template:

mode=unattended

installdir=$HOME/maple18

desktopshortcut=1

licenseType=network

serverName=myServerName

portNumber=27000

  1. Open a command prompt window.
  1. Browse to the directory in which your Maple18LinuxX86Installer.run (32-bit Linux) or Maple18LinuxX64Installer.run (64-bit Linux) file is located.
  1. Run the silent installation process with the command Maple18LinuxX86Installer.run --optionfile <optionfile> (32-bit Linux) or Maple18LinuxX64Installer.run --optionfile <optionfile> (64-bit Linux), where <optionfile> is the name of the option file.

Note: If you created your option file in a directory other than the directory in which the Maple18LinuxX86Installer.run or Maple18LinuxX64Installer.run file is located, you must specify the path to the option file when you run this command.

Mac OSX

  1. Check the Linux System Requirements.
  1. Close all programs, particularly any previous release of Maple
  1. Log on as administrator or ensure that you have administrator privileges.
  1. Create a resource file.

You can create your own installer.properties file using the following example as a template:

mode=unattended

licenseType=network

serverName=myServerName

portNumber=27000

  1. Open a command prompt window.
  1. Browse to the directory in which your Maple18MacInstaller file is located.
  1. Run the silent installation process with the command Maple18MacInstaller --optionfile <optionfile> where <optionfile> is the name of the option file.

Note: If you created your option file in a directory other than the directory in which the Maple18WindowsX86Installer.exe or Maple18WindowsX64Installer.exe file is located, you must specify the path to the option file when you run this command.

Available Installation Options

Option Name

Description

Allowed Values

Default Value

Platform Availability

optionfile

Name of option file

string

 

Mac; Linux; Windows

mode

Installation mode

win32; unattended

win32

Windows

installer-language

 

en ar bg ca da nl et fr fi de el es es_AR he hr hu it ja lt ko pl pt_BR pt ro ru no sl sk sq sv sr tr zh_TW zh_CN va cy cs

en

Mac; Linux; Windows

installdir

Installation Directory

string

C:\Program Files(x86)\Maple 18

Linux; Windows

upgradeOrReinstall

It has been determined that you currently have Maple 18 installed at this location. Please choose whether to upgrade the installation or to uninstall the old installation first before reinstalling. You may also click the Back button to choose a new Maple installation pathname.

upgrade; reinstall

 

Mac; Linux; Windows

shortcutname

Custom label for desktop shortcuts

string

 

Linux; Windows

defaultapp

Make Maple 18 the default application for Maple worksheet (.mw and .mws) files

0 or 1

1

Windows

desktopshortcut

Install desktop shortcuts

0 or 1

1

Mac;Linux;Windows

configureMATLAB

MATLAB Configuration

0 or 1

0

Mac; Linux; Windows

MATLAB_DIR

Path to MATLAB installation

string

 

Mac; Linux; Windows

defaulttoolbox

Default toolbox is either Maple or MATLAB (only valid if the MATLAB installation contains the MATLAB Symbolic Toolbox)

Maple; MATLAB

 

Mac; Linux; Windows

licenseType

Type of Licensing

single; network

single

Mac; Linux; Windows

activate

Activate Maplesoft product license

now; later

now

Mac; Linux; Windows

serverName

Name of license server

string

 

Mac; Linux; Windows

portNumber

Port number on license server

numeric

27000

Mac; Linux; Windows

Additional Information

  • You are not provided with any feedback when you run the installer in this mode
  • While you can install the single-user version of Maple silently, it is not possible to activate the product at this time. After the silent installation of the single user version of Maple 18 is complete, from the Start menu, select All Programs, then Maple 18, then Tools and then Activate Maple 18.

Silently Uninstalling Maple

  1. To perform a silent uninstallation of Maple, at a command prompt, run the uninstall command, located in the <Maple Install Folder>/uninstall directory, as follows:

<Maple Install Folder>/uninstall/uninstall -- mode unattended

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Maple Toolbox Installation

MATLAB® Version Requirements
Install the Maple Toolbox During the Maple Installation Process
Install the Maple Toolbox After Installing Maple
Getting Started With the Maple Toolbox

If you have MATLAB® installed, you can install a toolbox that provides an integration between Maple and MATLAB®, where you can directly access all of the commands, variables and functions of Maple and MATLAB® while working in either environment.

MATLAB® Version Requirements

Maple 18 connectivity with MATLAB® is supported for MATLAB® 2012b, 2013a, or 2013b. For the latest information on which MATLAB® versions are compatible with Maple 18, visit http://www.maplesoft.com/products/system_requirements.aspx. Note that older and newer versions of MATLAB® may work, but may not be tested by Maplesoft.

Install the Maple Toolbox During the Maple Installation Process

During the Maple installation process, the Maple installer will display a panel indicating that the installer has detected that MATLAB® is installed. At this point, you can install a toolbox which will connect Maple with MATLAB® by selecting the MATLAB® version that you want to use from the list of available MATLAB® versions. You can also skip the Maple Toolbox installation by selecting Do not configure at this time.

If the MATLAB® Symbolic Math Toolbox™ is installed, another panel will prompt you to select either the Maple Toolbox or MATLAB® Symbolic Math Toolbox™ as the default.

Install the Maple Toolbox After Installing Maple

To install the Maple Toolbox after Maple is installed, do the following:

  • On Windows, run the batch file MapleToolbox.bat in the Maple install root directory. By default, C:\Program Files\Maple 18. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  • On Linux, run the file MapleToolbox in your Maple install root directory. By default, $HOME/Maple18/, where $HOME is your home directory . Follow the on-screen instructions.
  • On Macintosh, run the file MapleToolbox in your Maple install root directory. By default, /Library/Frameworks/Maple.framework/Versions/18. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Getting Started With the Maple Toolbox

Start MATLAB® and then open the MATLAB® help system. To open the main Maple Toolbox help page, select Maple Toolbox from the table of contents.

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OpenWatcom (Windows 32-bit only)

For the 32-bit Windows version, Maple 18 includes the OpenWatcom C compiler. This compiler is used for the Maple compiler feature, which allows you to compile some types of user-written Maple routines to speed up the performance of your code.

To use this feature, you must install the OpenWatcom C compiler when you install Maple 18. The OpenWatcom compiler requires that it be installed in a location whose name contains no spaces (the default is C:\watcom-1.3). During installation, you will have the opportunity to change this default location.

To remove the OpenWatcom C compiler after installation, follow these steps.

  1. Delete the directory in which Watcom was installed.
  1. Delete the WATCOM environment variable.
  1. (Optional) Delete the Watcom paths from the INCLUDE environment variable.
  1. (Optional) Delete the Watcom paths from the PATH environment variable.

Note: If you have installed the OpenWatcom compiler with a previous release of Maple, please install again to the same location.

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Verifying Video Card Driver Requirements

Identifying Your Video Card Type
Verifying and Upgrading Your Driver Software
Downloading and Installing Driver Updates From a Vendor's Web Site

To optimize the performance of graphics in Maple 18, it is strongly recommended that you install the latest driver software available for your video card. Before using Maple 18, follow the steps in this section to verify and, if necessary, upgrade your video card driver software.

Identifying Your Video Card Type

32-bit and 64-bit Windows

  1. Do one of the following to open the Device Manager window:
  • (Windows XP) Select Start, then Run. In the Open field, enter devmgmt.msc and click OK.
  • (Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8.1) Open the Start menu. In the Start Search field, search for devmgmt.msc. From the search results, click Device Manager.
  1. In the Device Manager window, expand the Display adapters section. Your video card type is listed in this section (for example, RADEON X600 Series).

32-bit and 64-bit Linux

Note: This step requires that you are logged into your computer as a root user or have sudo access. If you are using a network or shared computer, you may need to contact your system administrator.

  1. At a command prompt, run the lspci command (the lspci command might be located in /sbin or /usr/sbin directories).
  1. In the output, search for a line that contains "VGA" or "Display controller". For example,

01:00.0 VGA compatible controller: ATI Technologies Inc RV280 [Radeon 9200] (rev 01)

01:00.1 Display controller: ATI Technologies Inc RV280 [Radeon 9200] (rev 01)

Macintosh

  1. From the Apple menu, select About this Mac.
  1. Click More Info...
  1. In the System Profiler, expand the Hardware section in the left pane and click Graphics/Displays. Your video card is displayed beside Chipset Model in the panel at the right of the window (for example, Chipset Model: ATI Radeon HD 2600Pro).

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Verifying and Upgrading Your Driver Software

32-bit and 64-bit Windows

  1. In the Device Manager window, in the Display adapters section, right-click the entry for the video card used by your computer and select Update Driver... The Hardware Update Wizard is displayed.
  1. When prompted to connect to Windows Update, select Yes, this time only and click Next.
  1. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended) and click Next. The wizard checks whether a more current version of the driver software is available.

If the wizard indicates that the latest driver software is installed, click Finish to close the wizard. Your computer is configured to display graphics in Maple 18.

If the wizard indicates that a more current version of the driver software is available, follow the on-screen instructions to install the update.

32-bit and 64-bit Linux

  1. Identify the driver version used by your video card. See Identifying the Driver Version Used By Your Video Card for instructions.
  1. Visit your video card vendor's web site to check whether a more current version of the driver software is available. See Obtaining the Latest Driver Software for instructions.

If the version number of the latest driver software available from the vendor matches the version number of the driver software installed on your computer, your computer is configured to display graphics in Maple 18. If a more current version is available, download the driver software from the web site and install it on your computer.

Note: It is not recommended that you use driver software updates automatically detected by Linux software upgrade utilities

Macintosh

  • From the Apple menu, select Software Update...

If no driver software update is listed for your video card in the Software Update window, the latest version is installed on your computer. Your computer is configured to display graphics in Maple 18.

If a driver software update is listed, select the entry from the list and click Install. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

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Downloading and Installing Driver Updates From a Vendor's Web Site

If you are using a Linux operating system, or if you are using a Windows or Macintosh operating system and the driver software that was automatically detected does not function as expected, download and install the latest driver from the web site of the video card vendor.

Identifying the Driver Version Used By Your Video Card

32-bit and 64-bit Windows
  1. In the Device Manager window, expand the Display adapters section.
  1. Right-click the entry for the video card used by your computer and select Properties. A dialog box that contains information related to your video card is displayed.
  1. Click the Driver tab. The driver version used by your video card is listed beside Driver Version at the top of the window.
32-bit and 64-bit Linux

First, determine whether hardware accelerated graphics are turned on.

  • In the root of your Linux installation, run the glxinfo | head command.

If hardware accelerated graphics are turned on, you will see a line that reads direct rendering: Yes. If this line reads direct rendering: No, hardware accelerated graphics are not turned on.

You can search the package management system of your Linux installation for drivers installed on your computer. Linux distributions use different package management systems; the instructions below are provided for the two most common Linux distributions.

dpkg-based Linux distributions such as Ubuntu

To query which packages are installed on your system, run the dpkg -l command. (Note that this is a lower-case letter L.) This command will display several lines of output, so it is useful to limit the output using the grep command. Continuing with the example above, enter the following command to search for NVIDIA® drivers.

dpkg -1 | grep -i nvidia

If you have a hardware accelerated driver installed, you will see an output line such as nvidia-glx-177. In this example, 177 is the major version number of the driver. The full driver version number is displayed in the second column. For example, it will look like 177.82-0ubuntu0.1 on a Ubuntu system.

Hardware accelerated ATI™ drivers are named fglrx on Linux. For example, the package name could be fglrx-amdcccle and the version number may look like 2:8.543-0ubuntu4.1 on a Ubuntu system.

Intel® integrated accelerated graphics hardware may contain intel in the package name or just the chipset information, such as i810.

rpm-based Linux distributions such as SuSE and Red Hat Enterprise Linux

To query which packages are installed on an rpm-based Linux system, run the rpm -qa command. This command will list every package installed on your computer, so you can limit the search by using the grep command. For example,

rpm -qa | grep nvidia

Obtaining the Latest Driver Software

To download the latest driver software for your video card, visit the web site of your video card vendor

ATI Video Cards

Visit http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/Pages/index.aspx and search for the driver software for your operating system and video card type. Download and install the latest driver software available for your video card.

Note: If you are using an ATI Catalyst™ video card, download the Catalyst Software Suite.

Intel Video Cards

Visit http://www.intel.com/support/graphics/ and search for the driver software for your chipset type. Download and install the latest driver software available for your video card.

For more information about identifying your chipset type in Windows, visit http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/sb/cs-009245.htm.

For more information on upgrading your driver software in Linux, visit http://www.intel.com/support/graphics/sb/cs-010512.htm.

NVIDIA Video Cards

Visit http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx and search for the driver software for your operating system and video card type. Download and install the latest driver software available for your video card.

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Configure the License Manager

Configure the License Manager for Windows
Configure the License Manager for Mac OS X
Configure the License Manager for Linux

Configure the License Manager for Windows

Before starting the Windows Network version of Maple 18, you must obtain your license file and start the license manager by completing the following tasks.

  1. Install FlexNet Publisher and Activation Utilities
  1. Activate a Network License
  1. Choose one of the following:
  1. Start the License Manager for Maple 18 Only
  1. Start the License Manager for Multiple Maplesoft Products

Install FlexNet Publisher and Activation Utilities

  1. Double-click NetworkToolsInstaller_Windows.exe from the install disc or from where you downloaded the file.
  1. Close all programs, particularly Microsoft® Excel® and any previous release of Maple.
  1. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Activate a Network License

Maple 18 requires a Maple 18 license file to operate. License files for earlier versions of Maple do not work with Maple 18. To obtain your license file, you must use the Maple Network Tools activation program or activate off-line by following the instructions at http://www.maplesoft.com/contact/webforms/offlineactivation/. Ensure that you can connect to the Internet as activation requires an Internet connection. If your computer does not have an Internet connection, please contact Maplesoft customer service.

  1. Depending on your version of Windows, do one of the following:
  • If you are using Windows 8.1, from Start screen swipe up from the middle of the screen or alternatively, move the mouse to the bottom left of the screen and click the downward arrow that appears. Under the Maple Network Tools heading, right-click on the Activate Maple tile. Next, click the Run as administrator icon.
  • For all other supported versions of Windows, from the Start menu, select (All) Programs > Maple Network Tools > Activate Maple.

Note: If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7, right-click Activate Maple and select Run as administrator.

  1. You will be prompted to enter your purchase code, hostname, and hostid of your license server. If you are activating behind a proxy server, make sure to enter this information before clicking Next.
  1. You will be prompted to enter additional information including the number of licenses you are activating. Click Next when this is complete.
  1. A license file, Maple18.lic, will be saved to the C:\Program Files\Maple Network Tools\activate folder. You will need this license file in the next step.

Start the License Manager for Maple 18 Only

The C:\Program Files\Maple Network Tools\FLEXlm\11.7\windows directory contains license manager daemons, lmgrd and maplelmg, as well as utilities to assist you in installing and configuring FlexNet Publisher for your system.

Start the License Manager Daemons

If you intend to use a Novell® server, see Novell Networks.

To set up and start the license manager daemons on a Windows Network Server:

  1. From the Start menu, select (All) Programs>Maple Network Tools>LMTools11.7. Note: If you are using Windows 8.1, from Start screen swipe up from the middle of the screen or alternatively, move the mouse to the bottom left of the screen and click the downward arrow that appears. Under the Maple Network Tools heading, click LMTools11.7
  1. Under the Service/License File tab, click Configuration using Services.
  1. Click the Config Services tab.
  1. In the Config Services property sheet, enter or browse to the following files:

Service Name

Enter a name for the service (optional)

Path to the lmgrd.exe file

C:\Program Files\Maple Network Tools\FLEXlm\11.7\windows\lmgrd.exe

Path to the license file

C:\Program Files\Maple Network Tools\activate\Maple18.lic

Path to the debug log file Enter the path to the directory containing the debug log file. You must create this file manually (log.txt is the manually created file in the example below), as it is not automatically generated.

C:\Program Files\Maple Network Tools\FLEXlm\11.7\windows\log.txt

  1. To set up the daemons as a service (recommended), select the Use Services check box. This is available for Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8.1.
  1. To start the daemons at boot time (recommended), select the Start Server at Power Up check box
  1. Click Save Service. When prompted to save the service, click Yes
  1. Click the Start/Stop/Reread tab. In that property sheet, click Start Server to start the license manager daemons

You can now use Maple 18.

Start the License Manager for Multiple Maplesoft Products

To run Maple and associated products, you must place all license files in the same directory. If you have other FlexNet Publisher license files stored in one central location, you can store Maple and associated product license files there as well.

Note: This version of Maple and associated toolbox licensing is compatible with licensing for Maple 14 and later, but not with licensing for releases previous to Maple 14. If you have versions of Maple earlier than Maple 14, you must install and run the Maple Network Tools bundled with Maple 13 and install these utilities on a different license server. For more information on licensing for versions of Maple earlier than Maple 14, see Network Licenses for Maple 14 and Previous Releases of Maple.

Complete the following tasks:

  1. Stop the License Manager
  1. Move all Maple License Files to a Common Directory
  1. Start the License Manager Daemons
Stop the License Manager
  1. Go to the directory of the FlexNet Publisher utilities that are currently being used and double-click lmtools.exe. Alternatively, in the Start menu, select (All) Programs>Maple Network Tools>LMTools11.7 Note: On Windows 8.1, from Start screen swipe up from the middle of the screen or alternatively, move the mouse to the bottom left of the screen and click the downward arrow that appears. Under the Maple Network Tools heading, click LMTools11.7
  1. Under the Service/License File tab, click Configuration using Services.
  1. Click the Config Services tab. From the Server Name list, select the service currently being used.
  1. Click the Start/Stop/Reread tab, then click Stop Server.
Move all Maple License Files to a Common Directory

Using Windows Explorer, move all of the license files to a common directory, for example, C:\Program Files\Maple Network Tools\activate.

Start the License Manager Daemons
  1. From the Start menu, select (All) Programs>Maple Network Tools >LMTools11.7. Note: On Windows 8.1, from Start screen swipe up from the middle of the screen or alternatively, move the mouse to the bottom left of the screen and click the downward arrow that appears. Under the Maple Network Tools heading, click LMTools11.7
  1. Under the Service/License File tab, click Configuration using Services.
  1. Click the Config Services tab.
  1. In the Config Services property sheet, enter or browse for the following:

Service Name

Enter a name for the service (optional)

Path to the lmgrd.exe file

C:\Program Files\Maple Network Tools\FLEXlm\11.7\windows\lmgrd.exe

Path to the license file Note: The path to the license file should not contain a terminating backslash

C:\Program Files\Maple Network Tools\activate

Path to the debug log file Enter the path to the directory containing the debug log file. You must create this file manually (log.txt is the manually created file in the example below), as it is not automatically generated.

C:\Program Files\Maple Network Tools\FLEXlm\11.7\windows\log.txt

  1. To set up the daemons as a service (recommended), select the Use Services check box. This is available for Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8.1.
  1. To start the daemons at boot time (recommended), select the Start Server at Power Up check box.
  1. Click Save Service. When prompted to save the service, click Yes.
  1. Click the Start/Stop/Reread tab. In that property sheet, click Start Server to start the license manager daemons.

You can now use your network licensed Maplesoft products.

Novell Networks

FlexNet Publisher does not run on Novell or IPX/SPX. Follow these instructions to install the license manager on any network that is exclusively a Novell environment.

  1. Install TCP/IP on all client machines.
  1. Select a Windows computer that has TCP/IP installed to act as a license server and run the license daemons using the Start License Manager for Maple 18 Only instructions.

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Configure the License Manager for Mac OS X

Before starting the Mac OS® X Network version of Maple 18, you must obtain your license file and start the license manager by completing the following tasks.

  1. Install FlexNet Publisher and the Activation Utilities
  1. Activate a Network License
  1. Choose one of the following:
  1. Start the License Manager for Maple 18 Only
  1. Start the License Manager for Multiple Maplesoft Products

Install FlexNet Publisher and the Activation Utilities

  1. To begin installing the FlexNet Publisher and Activation Utilities, choose one of the following:
  1. Place the Maple 18 DVD in the DVD-ROM drive.
  1. Double-click NetworkToolsInstaller_Mac.dmg from where you downloaded the file.
  1. Run the installer by double-clicking the NetworkToolsInstaller_Mac icon.
  1. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Activate a Network License

Maple 18 requires a Maple 18 license file to operate. License files for earlier versions of Maple do not work with Maple 18. To obtain your license file, you must use the Maple Network Tools activation program or activate off-line by following the instructions at http://www.maplesoft.com/contact/webforms/offlineactivation/. Ensure that you can connect to the Internet as activation requires an Internet connection. If your computer does not have an Internet connection, please contact Maplesoft customer service.

  1. From the Finder, open a terminal window from Applications -> Utilities.
  1. Change to the location of the activation utility directory. By default, /Users/<username>/Applications/Maple_Network_Tools/activate.
  1. Run the activation script by issuing the command ./activation. To launch activation in console mode, use the -console option.
  1. You will be prompted to enter your purchase code, hostname, and hostid of your license server. If you are activating behind a proxy server, make sure to enter this information before clicking Next.
  1. You will be prompted to enter additional information including the number of licenses you are activating. Click Next when this is complete.
  1. When prompted, enter the name or IP address of the license server.
  1. A license file, Maple18.lic, will be saved to the /Users/<username>/Applications/Maple_Network_Tools/activate directory. You will need this license file for the next step.

Start the License Manager for Maple 18 Only

Start the License Manager Daemons

Before you can use Maple 18, you must start the license server. It is recommended that you do not run lmgrd as root because any process run by root is a potential security risk.

  1. Navigate to the location of the FlexNet Publisher utilities for your operating system. By default, /Users/<username>/Applications/Maple_Network_Tools/FLEXlm/11.7/.
  1. Start the license manager daemons
  1. To start the license manager daemon (lmgrd), enter the following command at the prompt:

./lmgrd -c license_file_path -l debug_log &

where license_file_path is the full path and filename of the network license file (by default, /Users/<username>/Applications/Maple_Network_Tools/activate/Maple18.lic), and debug_log is the name of a file to which debugging information is written. The -l option (letter l, not the number 1 (one)) creates the file.

Help for Starting the License Server

If you have any problems starting the license server in the system boot up files, refer to http://www.flexerasoftware.com.

You can now use Maple 18.

Start the License Manager for Multiple Maplesoft Products

To run Maple and associated products, you must place all license files in the same directory. If you have other FlexNet Publisher license files stored in one central location, you can store Maple and associated product license files there as well.

Note: This version of Maple and associated toolbox licensing is compatible with licensing for Maple 14 and later, but not with licensing for releases previous to Maple 14. If you have versions of Maple earlier than Maple 14, you must install and run the Maple Network Tools bundled with Maple 13 and install these utilities on a different license server. For more information on licensing for versions of Maple earlier than Maple 14, see Network Licenses for Maple 14 and Previous Releases of Maple.

Complete the following tasks:

  1. Stop the License Manager
  1. Move all Maple License Files to a Common Directory
  1. Start the License Manager Daemons
Stop the License Manager

Go to the location of the FlexNet Publisher utilities that are currently being used. For Maple 18, the default location is /Users/<username>/Applications/Maple_Network_Tools/FLEXlm/11.7/. Enter the command:

./lmdown

Move all Maple License Files to a Common Directory

Copy all the Maple network license files to /Users/<username>/Applications/Maple_Network_Tools/activate.

Start the License Manager Daemons
  1. Navigate to the location of the FlexNet Publisher utilities for your operating system. By default, /Users/<username>/Applications/Maple_Network_Tools/FLEXlm/11.7/.
  1. When starting license manager daemons, you must enter the path to the directory containing all license files. By default, /Users/<username>/Applications/Maple_Network_Tools/activate.

Note: Point to the directory only, not an actual license file.

  1. To start the license manager, enter the following command:

./lmgrd -c license_file_path -l debug_log

where license_file_path is the full path to the directory containing the license files and debug_log is the name of a file to which debugging information is written. The -l option (letter l, not the number 1 (one)) creates the file.

You can now use your network licensed Maplesoft products.

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Configure the License Manager for Linux

Before starting the Linux Network version of Maple 18, you must obtain your license file and start the license manager by completing the following tasks.

  1. Install FlexNet Publisher and the Activation Utilities
  1. Activate a Network License
  1. Choose one of the following:
  1. Start the License Manager for Maple 18 Only
  1. Start the License Manager for Multiple Maplesoft Products

Install FlexNet Publisher and the Activation Utilities

  1. Choose one of the following:
  1. On Linux 32-bit, run the NetworkToolsInstaller_Linux.run file from the install disc or from where you downloaded the file.
  1. On Linux 64-bit, run the NetworkToolsInstaller_LinuxX86_64.run file from the install disc or from where you downloaded the file.
  1. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Activate a Network License

Maple 18 requires a Maple 18 license file to operate. License files for earlier versions of Maple do not work with Maple 18. To obtain your license file, you must use the Maple Network Tools activation program or activate off-line by following the instructions at http://www.maplesoft.com/contact/webforms/offlineactivation/. Ensure that you can connect to the Internet as activation requires an Internet connection. If your computer does not have an Internet connection, please contact Maplesoft customer service.

  1. Change to the location of the activation utility directory. By default, $HOME/Maple_Network_Tools/activate.
  1. Run the activation command. To launch activation in console mode, use the -console option.
  1. You will be prompted to enter your purchase code, hostname, and hostid of your license server. If you are activating behind a proxy server, make sure to enter this information before clicking Next.
  1. You will be prompted to enter additional information including the number of licenses you are activating. Click Next when this is completed.
  1. A license file, Maple18.lic, will be saved to the $HOME/Maple_Network_Tools/activate directory. You will need this license file for the next step.

Start the License Manager for Maple 18 Only

Start the License Manager Daemons

Before you can use Maple 18, you must start the license server. It is recommended that you do not run lmgrd as root because any process run by root is a potential security risk.

  1. Navigate to the location of the FlexNet Publisher utilities for your operating system. By default, $HOME/Maple_Network_Tools/FLEXlm/11.7/.
  1. Start the license manager daemons.

Using the C Shell

To start the license manager daemon (lmgrd), enter the following command at the prompt,

./lmgrd -c license_file_path -l debug_log &

where license_file_path is the full path and filename of the network license file (by default, $HOME/Maple_Network_Tools/activate/Maple18.lic) and debug_log is the name of a file to which debugging information is written. The -l option (letter l, not the number 1 (one)) creates the file.

Using the Korn or Bourne Shell

To start the license manager daemon (lmgrd), enter the following command at the prompt:

nohup lmgrd -c license_file_path -l debug_log 2>&1 &

Run Daemons on Startup

To 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; lmgrd_path -c license_file_path -l log_path\'

where username is a non-privileged user; lmgrd_path is the correct path to the lmgrd file, license_file_path is the full path of the network license file (by default, $HOME/Maple_Network_Tools/activate/Maple18.lic), and log_path is the debug log file path. It is recommended that the network license file be called Maple18.lic.

Help for Starting the License Server

If you have any problems starting the license server in the UNIX system boot up files, refer to http://www.flexerasoftware.com/.

You can now use Maple 18.

Start the License Manager for Multiple Maplesoft Products

To run Maple and associated products, you must place all license files in the same directory. If you have other FlexNet Publisher license files stored in one central location, you can store Maple and associated product license files there as well.

Note: This version of Maple and associated toolbox licensing is compatible with licensing for Maple 14 and later, but not with licensing for releases previous to Maple 14. If you have versions of Maple earlier than Maple 14, you must install and run the Maple Network Tools bundled with Maple 13 and install these utilities on a different license server. For more information on licensing for versions of Maple earlier than Maple 14, see Network Licenses for Maple 14 and Previous Releases of Maple.

Complete the following tasks:

  1. Stop the License Manager
  1. Move all Maple License Files to a Common Directory
  1. Start the License Manager Daemons
Stop the License Manager

Go to the location of the FlexNet Publisher utilities that are currently being used. For Maple 18, the default location is /usr/local/Maple_Network_Tools/FLEXlm/11.7/. Enter the command:

./lmdown
Move all Maple License Files to a Common Directory

Copy all of the Maple network license files to one folder, for example, $HOME/Maple_Network_Tools/activate.

Start the License Manager Daemons
  1. Navigate to the location of the FlexNet Publisher utilities for your operating system. By default, $HOME/Maple_Network_Tools/FLEXlm/11.7/.
  1. When starting license manager daemons, you must enter the path to the directory containing all of your license files. By default, $HOME/Maple_Network_Tools/activate.

Note: Point to the directory only, not an actual license file.

  1. To start the license manager, enter the following command:

./lmgrd -c license_file_path -l debug_log

where license_file_path is the full path to the directory containing the license files and debug_log is the name of a file to which debugging information is written. The -l option (letter l, not the number 1 (one)) creates the file.

You can now use your network licensed Maplesoft products.

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Named Network Licensing

Setting Up Named Network Licensing

Named Network Users run Maple on their own client machines. These client machines are connected to the license server over the network. The Network Named User licensing option allows system administrators to strictly enforce which users, or client machines, may run Maple.

When you install Maple Network Tools, an options file (.opt) is automatically created in the $Maple Network Tools/activate directory.

Note: By default, the vendor daemon looks for the options file (maplelmg.opt) in the same directory that contains the license file used by the license server manager.

Setting Up Named Network Licensing

To set up Named Network User licensing, perform the following steps:

  1. Edit the Options File
  1. Restart the License Manager.

Edit the Options File

To manually edit the options file, perform the following steps:

  • Go to the directory that contains the options file. By default, this is $Maple Network Tools/activate.
  • INCLUDE lines in an options file state which users can run the product. Add an INCLUDE line for each product. If there is more than one user per product, add an INCLUDE line for each user, as well. Alternatively, you can use the GROUP syntax to combine authorized Named Users for a specific product.
Example 1: Specifying which users can run Maple

INCLUDE Maple USER User1

INCLUDE Maple USER User2

INCLUDE Maple USER User3

INCLUDE Maple USER User4

INCLUDE MapleExcel USER User4

Example 2: Using GROUP syntax to specify users that can run Maple

GROUP Maple_users User1 User2 User3 User4

INCLUDE Maple GROUP Maple_users

INCLUDE MapleExcel USER User4

Restart the License Manager.

You must restart the license manager for the changes to the options file to take effect.

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How to Start Maple

Standard Worksheet Maple
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Excel Add-in
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Manuals

Maple 18 provides users with two worksheet interfaces (graphical user interfaces) and a command-line (text-based) interface. By default, worksheets open in the enhanced and more modern Standard Worksheet. The Classic Worksheet, available on 32-bit Windows, and 32-bit Linux platforms, has the traditional Maple worksheet look and uses less memory.

Standard Worksheet Maple

You can start Standard Worksheet Maple in either Document mode or Worksheet mode.

Document mode allows you to start solving problems right away, without needing syntax or Maple commands. You can freely combine text and math to produce presentation-quality mathematical documents.

Worksheet mode is most familiar to users of previous releases of Maple. Enter commands on an input prompt to get results. You can still format your worksheets into presentation-quality documents using all of the new features of Maple 18.

Windows

To start Standard Worksheet Maple 18 in Windows:

  • Double-click the Maple 18 shortcut icon from the desktop, if available, or select the Maple 18 program from the Start menu. (If you installed Maple in the default location, on Windows Vista or Windows 7: from the Start menu, select (All) Programs > Maple 18 > Maple 18. On Windows 8.1: from Start screen swipe up from the middle of the screen or alternatively, move the mouse to the bottom left of the screen and click the downward arrow that appears. Under the Maple 18 heading, click the Maple 18 tile.)

Macintosh

To start Standard Worksheet Maple 18 on a Macintosh:

  • Double-click the Maple 18 icon in the Applications folder.

Linux

To start Standard Worksheet Maple 18 on Linux:

  • Modify your command search path to contain your Maple 18 directory (for example, /usr/local/maple/bin) and execute xmaple or execute the full path (for example, /usr/local/maple/bin/xmaple).

Classic Worksheet Maple

Classic Worksheet Maple is not available on the Mac OS X platform, 64-bit Windows, or 64-bit Linux.

Windows

To start Classic Worksheet Maple 18 in Windows:

  • Select the Classic Worksheet Maple 18 program from the Start menu. (If you installed Maple in the default location, from the Start menu, select (All) Programs > Maple 18 > Classic Worksheet Maple 18.)

Linux

The Classic Worksheet is available on 32-bit Linux. A command-line flag is required to start the Classic Worksheet on Linux versions.

To start Classic Worksheet Maple 18:

  • Modify your command search path to contain your Maple 18 directory (for example, /usr/local/maple/bin) and execute maple -cw or execute the full path (for example, /usr/local/maple/bin/maple -cw).

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 Command-line Maple section of the readme.txt file located in your Maple 18 folder.

Excel Add-in

On Windows, Maple 18 has an add-in to Microsoft Excel 2007, 2010 or 2013. For more information, refer to the Excel help page in the Maple Help system.

Note: Microsoft Excel 2007 is compatible with 32-bit applications only. Therefore, to use the Excel add-in with Excel 2007, you must install Maple using the 32-bit Windows installer. The Excel add-in cannot be used with Excel 2007 if you installed Maple using the 64-bit Windows installer. The Excel add-ins for Excel 2010 and Excel 2013 are available for 32-bit Windows and 64-bit Windows installations of Maple.

Maple Calculator

On Windows, Maple 18 has a convenient graphing calculator interface.

To start the Maple Calculator:

Select the Maple Calculator program from the Start menu (If you installed Maple in the default location, from the Start menu, select (All) Programs > Maple 18 > Maple Calculator.) or alternatively, double-click the calculator.exe icon located either in the bin.X86_64_WINDOWS subfolder or the bin.win subfolder of your Maple 18 installation.

Manuals

You can access an electronic version of the User Manual from the Help menu in the Standard Worksheet interface. Start Maple 18 and select Help > Manuals, Resources, and more > Manuals.

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How to Customize Maple

How to Change the Working Directory
How to Execute Commands Automatically
How to Change Launch Options for Standard Interface on Windows
How to Enable the Maple-MATLAB® Link

You can configure Maple to operate in a way that best suits your environment.

How to Change the Working Directory

In the Windows version of Maple, you can change the working directory by creating a shortcut to Maple 18 and assigning it a different directory.

To change the working directory, follow these instructions:

  1. Create a new shortcut for Maple.
  1. Right-click the shortcut icon and select Properties.
  1. Change the location of Maple in the Start in field. The directory listed in the Start in field is the working directory when you start Maple using the shortcut key.

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 Change Launch Options for Standard Interface on Windows

The Standard Worksheet interface reads the ini file launch.ini, if present, located either in the bin.X86_64_WINDOWS subfolder or the bin.win subfolder of your of your Maple 18 installation. The directives recognized are as follows. (To include a comment, specify a pound character (#) as the first character in the line. Ensure that you do not enter any space characters before the pound character.)

# set maximum Java heap size
maxheap=700m
# additional args to pass to Java
java_args=-Dfoo -Dbar
# additional args to pass to Maple
maple_args=-q
# popup dialog showing the startup command (for debugging)
showcmd=true
# enable the Java access bridge (accessibility)
jaccess=true
# disable directX
java2d_nodraw=true
# set default language
language=Fr
# set default browser
browser="c:/Netscape"

Note: Optimal values are used in the launcher.

How to Enable the Maple-MATLAB® Link

MATLAB® is an interactive programming language for general scientific and technical computation. If you have MATLAB® 2012b, 2013a, or 2013b installed, you can enable a link between MATLAB® and Maple for Windows, Macintosh, and most Linux platforms. For more information, refer to ?Matlab/setup in the Maple Help System.

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System Requirements

32-bit Windows System Requirements
64-bit Windows System Requirements
Macintosh System Requirements
32-bit Linux System Requirements
64-bit Linux System Requirements
Web Browser Requirements

32-bit Windows System Requirements

Version

CPU

Recommended RAM

Hard Disk

Windows XP

Intel Pentium III 650 MHz or higher or fully compatible

2 GB

2 GB

Windows Vista

Intel Pentium III 1 GHz

2 GB

2 GB

Windows Server 2008 R2

x86_64 1.4 GHz (single core) or x86_64 1.3 GHz (dual core) or equivalent

2 GB

2 GB

Windows 7

Intel Pentium III 1 GHz

2 GB

2 GB

Windows Server 2012

x86_64 1.4 GHz (single core) or x86_64 1.3 GHz (dual core) or equivalent

2 GB

2 GB

Windows 8.1

Intel Pentium III 1 GHz

2 GB

2 GB

  • DVD-ROM drive (for DVD installation).
  • 16-bit color at 1024 by 768 (or greater) resolution recommended.
  • Internal TCP/IP connections enabled.
  • System performance may be affected if running below the recommended memory requirement.

64-bit Windows System Requirements

Version

CPU

Recommended RAM

Hard Disk

Windows XP

AMD X86_64 1 GHz Intel Xeon, Intel 64

2 GB

2 GB

Windows Vista

AMD X86_64 1 GHz Intel Xeon, Intel 64

2 GB

2 GB

Windows Server 2008 R2

AMD X86_64 1 GHz Intel Xeon, Intel 64

2 GB

2 GB

Windows 7

AMD X86_64 1 GHz Intel Xeon, Intel 64

2 GB

2 GB

Windows Server 2012

AMD X86_64 1 GHz Intel Xeon, Intel 64

2 GB

2 GB

Windows 8.1

AMD X86_64 1 GHz Intel Xeon, Intel 64

2 GB

2 GB

  • DVD-ROM drive (for DVD installation).
  • 16-bit color at 1024 by 768 (or greater) resolution recommended.
  • Internal TCP/IP connections enabled.
  • System performance may be affected if running below the recommended memory requirement.
  • Classic Worksheet is not available on this platform.

Macintosh System Requirements

Vendor

CPU

Operating System

Version

Recommended RAM

Hard Disk

Apple

64-bit Intel

OS X

10.7, 10.8, 10.9

2 GB

2 GB

  • Java™ Runtime Environment 1.6.0_18 or higher installed
  • DVD-ROM drive (for DVD installation).
  • 16-bit color at 1024 by 768 (or greater) resolution recommended.
  • Internal TCP/IP connections enabled.
  • System performance may be affected if running below the recommended memory requirement.
  • Classic Worksheet is not available on this platform.

32-bit Linux System Requirements

Vendor

Operating System Version

CPU

Recommended RAM

Hard Disk

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

6 update 4

Intel Pentium III 650 MHz or equivalent

2 GB

2 GB

SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop

11, 12

Intel Pentium III 650 MHz or equivalent

2 GB

2 GB

Ubuntu

12.04 LTS, 13.10

Intel Pentium III 650 MHz or equivalent

2 GB

2 GB

  • DVD-ROM drive (for DVD installation).
  • 16-bit color at 1024 by 768 (or greater) resolution recommended.
  • X11 R6.
  • Internal TCP/IP connections enabled.
  • System performance may be affected if running below the recommended memory requirement.

64-bit Linux System Requirements

Vendor

Operating System Version

CPU

Recommended RAM

Hard Disk

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

6 update 4

Intel 64 or AMD X86_64

2 GB

2 GB

SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop

11, 12

Intel 64 or AMD X86_64

2 GB

2 GB

Ubuntu

12.04 LTS, 13.10

Intel 64 or AMD X86_64

2 GB

2 GB

  • DVD-ROM drive (for DVD installation).
  • 16-bit color at 1024 by 768 (or greater) resolution recommended.
  • X11 R6.
  • Internal TCP/IP connections enabled.
  • System performance may be affected if running below the recommended memory requirement.
  • Classic Worksheet is not available on this platform

Web Browser Requirements

The following components are required to view 2-D math when exporting to HTML with the MapleViewer:

  • Internet Explorer or Mozilla 2.0 with Java Plug-in enabled.
  • Java Runtime Environment version 1.6.0_18 or later.

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Trademarks

Note: Maple uses the Flexera Software Corporation FlexNet Publisher as its license manager. This document contains all the information you require for a standard Maple installation. For more information, refer to the FlexNet Publisher documentation at http://www.flexerasoftware.com/.

Maple, Maplesoft, and Waterloo Maple are trademarks of Waterloo Maple Inc.

Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.

Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, Windows Vista, Excel, and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

NVIDIA is a registered trademark of NVIDIA Corporation.

Java and JRE are registered trademarks of Oracle and/or its affiliates.

FLEXlm and FlexNet are registered trademarks of Flexera Software Corporation.

Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.

MATLAB and Symbolic Math Toolbox are trademarks or registered trademarks of The MathWorks, Inc.

All other brand names or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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