Signal Grey

I have been considering a project that would involve defining a mathematical procedure preferably in a format like XML. The definition would need to include the definition of variables/inputs, logic/sequence and mathmatical equations.

The calculation would then be executed by a programme based on user inputs. The resulting calculation would then be saved (again preferably in an XML format) for further editing if required and/or printed/exported (calculation report) to a number of formats (i.e. latex, pdf, html etc).

I have been trying to locate any pre-existing components that may be able to fulfill the about requirements. MathML, LaTeX, OpenXM/OpenMath all seem to fulfill parts of the requirements.

I would like to avoid having more than one definition of the equations in the xml definition i.e. one for the actual calculation and one for visual representation. To avoid this I either need a library that can convert Latex/MathML into executable code or one that can execute the code directly from the Latex/MathML input.

Would appreciate any input here. In the mean time I will continue my search.

So long time no write. It’s been busy times for Anita and I. Both work and play. The boat has had a bit more use (that big snapper is still eluding us though) and we have made a couple of trips to the snow at Mt Ruapehu which is having an excellent season. We are planning another trip this weekend and I have taken some days off to fill in with snow boarding aswell. Might have some photos to share next week.

The following week will be busy at work with a short duration shutdown. So I’d best make the most of the time off whilst it lasts.

We’ve been busy considering our options for the coming few years. Basically we can head overseas to take up assignments there or stay on here for another ~3 years and tackle some other goals. Seems the preference is for the later at this stage though there’s no pressure to make a decision until the end of the year.