Input Syntax

 

This chapter describes Macaulay's input format for commands, user defined variables, ring indeterminates, integer and polynomial expressions, integer lists and variable lists.

• How to Input a Command
• Special Characters
• User Defined Variables (Identifiers)
  • Indexed Identifiers
• Naming polynomial ring variables (indeterminants)
• Integer Expressions
• Polynomial expressions
• Integer lists
• Variable lists