Engineering Calculations in TechEditor: Precision, Transparency, and Control

The powerful TechEditor mathematical engine lets you work with familiar physical formulas, automatically control units of measure, and ensure confidence in every result. We've transformed engineering calculations into an intuitive and reliable process.

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Familiar Mathematical Notation

Forget "C3/D4." Write formulas just like on paper.

In TechEditor, you operate not with cells (as in spreadsheets), but with variables that have physical meaning.

Each formula is written in the usual scientific format using the Math Object or Math LaTeX Object. This makes your calculations easy to write and transparent for review by a colleague or auditor.

Natural Variable Names. Use L for length, F for force, σ for stress, and so on.
Calculation Sequence. All variables must be defined before their use, which eliminates errors caused by an incorrect calculation order.
Professional Report Appearance. The built-in formula editor based on LaTeX allows you to create documentation that looks impeccable both on screen and in print.

Automatic Unit Control

Your reliable assistant for fault-free calculations.

One of the biggest pitfalls in engineering calculations is dimensional errors. TechEditor solves this once and for all. The mathematical engine "understands" the physics of the process and acts as your intelligent assistant.

Error Protection. The system automatically checks the consistency of dimensions in formulas. You can't accidentally add meters to kilograms — TechEditor will instantly report the mismatch.
Vast Unit Database. Work with over 3000 built-in units from various systems simultaneously (SI, UCSS, MKGSS), and even use Cyrillic (Ukrainian) denominations (like кгс, т, м).
Flexibility and Customization. Create your own unit combinations for specific projects, mixing, for example, kilonewtons and inches in the same calculation.

Calculations and Formulas with LaTeX

Combine the powerful MathSIV engine with the unsurpassed formatting of LaTeX.

The special Math LaTeX Object is "two-in-one". It combines mathematical calculations with the "gold standard" for technical document presentation — the LaTeX markup language.

Book-Quality Formatting. Generate formulas exactly as they should appear. LaTeX doesn't limit your options for formula presentation!
Format Control. Every parameter in a formula can have its own display format: rounding, number of decimal places, and custom units.
Intermediate Values. Each final expression can include the variable name or function, the formula used for its definition, intermediate values, and the final result. Combine these elements in a way that is most convenient for you.

Calculator + Unit Converter + Debugger

A small but powerful and efficient built-in calculator.

TechEditor features a powerful embedded calculator.

It's a professional tool that allows for "on-the-fly" calculations with units of measure and instantaneous conversion of quantities (e.g., psi to MPa or feet to meters).

In addition, the Debug tab allows you to get a copy of all mathematical expressions in the document and safely "play" with them in a sandbox. This function is invaluable for testing and optimizing engineering calculations in your report!

Working with Empirical Formulas

Empirical formulas are a hidden reef that poses a serious risk in calculations. TechEditor has a solution to ensure your safety!

Engineering practice is full of empirical formulas, which can be sourced from field tests or regulatory documents (Eurocode, DBN, CSA). Typically, the units of measure in these expressions are not consistent. For these cases, we developed the special function empiric(X).

It allows you to silently "switch off" the unit of measure for a specific variable in the background, use its numerical value in the formula (e.g., with dimensionless coefficients), and then assign the correct dimension to the result. This gives you complete control over the most complex dependencies, guaranteeing the correct result, even if the input data is provided in arbitrary units.

For Complex Tasks

TechEditor supports numerical integration, symbolic differentiation, linear algebra, and much more.

The TechEditor mathematical engine isn't limited to basic operations. It's ready for serious challenges and supports:

Vectors and Matrices
Complex Numbers
Physical Quantities with Units of Measure
A wide range of trigonometric, logarithmic, and other functions
Special functions for Finite Element Analysis

Data visualization is an integral part of many engineering processes.

For engineers, this is not just an illustration, but a full-fledged analysis tool. With the help of charts, you can quickly check the adequacy of the model and identify errors in the initial data, boundary conditions, or calculation algorithms.

Engineering projects are rarely limited to one person, and the results of calculations need to be explained to colleagues, customers, or related specialists. A well-constructed current oscillogram or stress diagram in a beam allows the essence of the results to be conveyed much faster and more accurately than detailed explanations with formulas. In this sense, visualization becomes the language in which an engineer “speaks” about their model and its behavior.

That's why TechEditor includes Chart Editor. Now you can build interactive function charts, visualize data arrays from CSV files, and customize their appearance directly in the report.

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