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Geometry

Note that the syntax used here is the same as you use in
the CAS to calculate the properties of geometric objects.
The Geometry functions and their syntax are described
in “Geometry functions and commands” on page 39.

8. Press

P

to go back to Plot view. Now, manipulate the

circle in some way that changes its area and radius. For
example, select the center point (A) and use the cursor

keys to move it to a new location. Notice that the area
and radius calculations update automatically as you
move the point. Remember to press J

when you are

finished.

N o t e

If an entry in Numeric view is too long for the screen, you can

press

>

to scroll the rest of the entry into view. Press

<

to

scroll back to the original view.

Listing all

objects

When you are creating a
new calculation in Numeric
view, the

menu item

appears. Tapping

gives you a list of all the
objects in your Geometry
workspace.
If you are building a
calculation, you can select an object’s variable name from this
menu. The name of the selected object is placed at the
insertion point on the entry line.

Displaying

calculations in

Plot view

To have a calculation made
in Numeric view appear in
Plot view, just highlight it in
Numeric view and tap

. A checkmark

appears beside the
calculation.
Repeat the procedure to
prevent the calculation being displayed in Plot view. The
checkmark is cleared.