When creating equations using other tools such as equation editor I often find that the equation looks a little crowded (particularly when greek characters are used). The solution to this is to include the multiplication operator to help space the parameters.

XLC allows the use of an x for this although this doesn't always help and could be confused for a parameter in some cases. Brackets can also be used to help break up the equation. However my preference is to use a combination of spaces, brackets and a dot operator (a full stop or period at mid height).

So my suggestion is to add the option to use a dot for the multiplication operator and include the facility to add a space between characters (less important but sometimes helps for things such as Cos^2(theta)).

Thanks for the suggestion I should be able to do this quite easily. I'll add this to my 'todo' list. Subscribe to this topic to be advised of developments.<br><br>Post edited by: JohnDoyle, at: 2007/04/08 17:03

Regarding incorporating the multiplication sign, what do you guys think about using the * character as is used in EXCEL? This may help in back checking ( and/or synchronizing) the equation generated by XLC. I know the use of * character is not as in traditional equations, but this would almost simulate the use of the dot operator and will also be consistent with what is used in EXCEL.

I am planning allow users to set their own multiplication character as a program option. I hope this will keep everyone happy.