TABULA/InstallJforTabula
How to install TABULA for a non-J user
TABULA needs a working J system first.
Don't worry, it's not hard to do, and it won't get in the way. Just follow these simple instructions.
1. Download and install J from:
2. Launch JQt (green icon)
You will see an empty window with the title: Term
This is the session window.
3. Verify operation.
In the session window, enter: 2+2
The session window will show these 2 extra lines:
2+2 4
This is J being used in calculator mode.
(ASIDE: You can type other arithmetical expressions. The chief thing to remember is that % means divide, because / is used for something else.)
4. Pick menu: Tools > Package Manager
Select: All
Check:
✓ graphic/plot ✓ math/cal ✓ math/tabula ✓ math/uu
Then click Install
You should see:
Installing 4 packages of total size ??? KB Downloading graphic/plot... Installing graphic/plot... Downloading math/cal... Installing math/cal... Downloading math/tabula... Installing math/tabula... Downloading math/uu... Installing math/uu... Done. All available packages are installed and up to date.
4. Enter: load 'math/tabula'
TABULA will start, and show a sample (t-table) in its own window.
5. Consult the Reference pages.