Tag Archives: AlgLib

Alglib/Python linear and non-linear fitting functions

I have updated the Alglib spline-matrix spreadsheet to use the latest Alglib release, using the Python version, in conjunction with the Excel-Python add-in. To use the spreadsheet requires: Python ver 2.7 (or 2.6) Excel-Python Alglib with Python interface In addition … Continue reading

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Evaluating text and Integration with Python and ALGLIB

Following the previous post on evaluating mathematical functions entered as text on the spreadsheet, I have now written a spreadsheet with similar functionality using Python functions, and the Excel-Python add-in.  Also included are integration functions using the SciPy Python library, … Continue reading

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Using Frame4Buckle with the Alglib solver

The Frame4Buckle spreadsheet carries out a buckling analysis of a column or strut, which may be divided into any number of segments with varying cross section details, allowing the analysis of stepped or tapered members.  The spreadsheet includes a VBA … Continue reading

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Rabbits, Foxes, and Lorenz Attractors

Following comments here and here I have added two examples to the ODE Solver spreadsheet showing use of the ODE function to solve systems of differential equations with two or more coupled equations. The new version (including full open source … Continue reading

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New Release Alglib Library

The Alglib Numerical Analysis Library has just been updated.  For full details of the changes see: http://www.alglib.net/arcnews.php#date_18_01_2013 , but the significant change for routines linking to my spreadsheets is that the sparse solver  has been significantly improved and now successfully solves problems … Continue reading

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