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Maple Product History Maple technology has been trusted as a cutting edge mathematical and technical tool for over 25 years. In that time, millions of users from around the world have used and relied on the power of Maple for their research, testing, analysis, design, teaching, and schoolwork. Maple builds upon Maplesoft's rich product history in becoming the ultimate productivity tool for solving mathematical problems and creating interactive technical documents. The following is a brief tour of Maple, from Maple 6 to Maple 12. Maple 12 Released: 2008 Key new features introduced in Maple 12: Embedded interactive dials, gauges & buttons Exploration Assistant Plotting Enhancements Code Edit Regions Control Systems Design Tools Enhanced differential equation solving Wavelets CAD Connectivity MATLAB® to Maple Code Translation Code Generation Additional information and resources: Product press release Maple 12 worksheets in the Application Center Downloadable product manuals Maple 11 Released: 2007 Key new features introduced in Maple 11: Self-documenting context menus 2-D plotting enhancements New Graph Theory and Differential Geometry packages Slide show mode Enhanced connectivity features Additional information and resources: Product press release Maple 11 worksheets in the Application Center Downloadable product manuals Maple 10 Released: 2005 Key new features introduced in Maple 10: 2-D math editing Document Mode Equation labeling, editor and palettes Embedded GUI components New statistical capabilities Additional information and resources: Product press release Maple 10 worksheets in the Application Center Downloadable product manuals Maple 9.5 Released: 2004 Key new features introduced in Maple 9.5: MapleNet integration Optimization & logic packages Math dictionary, enhanced plot builder Dockable palettes Student package for Multivariate Calculus Additional information and resources: Product press release Maple 9.5 worksheets in the Application Center Downloadable product manuals Maple 9 Released: 2003 Key new features introduced in Maple 9: Interactive assistants and tutors Discrete Transforms and Scientific Error Analysis packages OpenMaple API Code generation for MATLAB and Visual Basic Student package for Linear Algebra and Precalculus Additional information and resources: Product press release Maple 9 worksheets in the Application Center Downloadable product manuals Maple 8 Released: 2002 Key new features introduced in Maple 8: Maplet system Vector Calculus and Variational Calculus packages Java code generation and external calling NAG-based numerical integration for high dimensions Student Calculus 1 package Additional information and resources: Product press release Maple 8 worksheets in the Application Center Downloadable product manuals Maple 7 Released: 2001 Key new features introduced in Maple 7: Units and scientific constants Vastly improved differential equation solvers MathML support XML support Real Domain & Curve Fitting packages Key new features introduced in Maple 7: Product press release Maple 7 worksheets in the Application Center Downloadable product manuals Maple 6 Released: 2000 Key new features introduced in Maple 6: NAG high-performance numerics Excel link External calling from C and Fortran RTF file export Graphics export Key new features introduced in Maple 6: Product press release Maple 6 worksheets in the Application Center