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<h1>Matrix Calculator: Basic guide</h1>
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<h2>Content</h2>
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<li><a href="#add">Adding matrices</a></li>
<li><a href="#calc">Performing a calculation</a></li>
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<h2>Adding matrices</h2>
<p>In <em>Matrix Calculator</em>, matrices are listed in the left panel. Two default matrices already exist (zero and identity matrices). These don't behave like normal matrices, the size is not fixed, so they are compatible for any type of operation with any other matrix.</p>
<p>Adding a matrix can be done by either <em>creating</em> a matrix, or <em>importing</em> a matrix.</p>
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<h3>Creating a matrix</h3>
<p><strong>Step 1:</strong> First open the <em>Matrix</em> menu, and click <em>New matrix...</em> Alternatively, you can also right click in the matrix list.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2:</strong> Select a width and height for the matrix, and click <em>Apply</em> to update the matrix size. Now you can add the values in the table.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 3:</strong> Give the new matrix a name, and optionally a description, and press <em>Accept</em>.</p>
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<h3>Importing a matrix</h3>
<p>This feature is not yet available.</p>
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<h2>Performing a calculation</h2>
<p>In the main window there are two boxes (called slots), labeled <em>Matrix A</em> and <em>Matrix B</em>. These are the two terms that are used in calculation.</p>
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<p>To insert a matrix into a slot, you can either <em>drag and drop</em> the matrix from the list, or select the <em>Insert in slot _</em> option in the <em>Matrix</em> menu (or right click).</p>
<p>After inserting the matrix/matrices, click the button corresponding to the operation. If there was an error, it will be displayed in the <em>Output</em> box. The result will appear in the <em>Result</em> box.
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