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Equation Editor - Troubleshooting Hints
DocumentID: 601604
Revision Date: 29-Feb-96 1:28:44 PM

The information in this document applies to:
WordPerfect® 5.1 for DOS

Problem

Solutions: The following are suggestions to help troubleshoot Equation Editor calls:
1.      Understand what the customer wants and what they currently have. Although it may take some time, have the customer read their equation to you. In most cases this will save time by understanding the call.
2.      Check the grouping they currently have. Count the left and right braces, and be sure all the braces are necessary and in the right place. Printing the equation may make it easier to check this.
3.      Break down the equation into logical groups. Get each group working correctly and then join them together.
4.      If the customer is using the STACKALIGN command and receiving the "Incorrect Format" message, remove the Stackalign code and the ampersands (&). Get the equation working and then proceed with the stack alignment.
5.      Duplicate the equation as the customer has it, and save it. Do this from the equation editing screen by pressing F10 (Save) and give it a name. The equation can then be retrieved back into the Editor, or retrieved into the normal document screen (where the codes may be printed).
6.      Practice creating equations to prepare for future calls and keep a file of sample equations for quick reference.

Helpful Hint: To place two equations in the same box, save one of them while in the Equation Editor with F10 (Save), then go into the other equation and position the cursor where you want the first equation, and retrieve it with Shift-F10.

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