Maple Player is a free software application that enables users to open, view, and interact with Maple documents. It allows solving mathematical problems, visualizing solutions, and exploring concepts embedded in Maple worksheets without requiring a full Maple license. The player supports interaction with embedded components such as sliders and buttons, enabling dynamic manipulation of parameters within the documents. It is designed primarily to facilitate sharing and collaboration by allowing users to access Maple content created by others or sample Maple documents from the community. Maple Player is available on multiple platforms including Windows, Mac, Linux, and iPad, leveraging Maple’s powerful computation engine for interactive mathematical exploration.

Key Features

View and interact with Maple documents Allows opening Maple worksheets and interacting with embedded components to explore mathematical problems and solutions.

• Supports sliders, buttons, and input fields
• Enables dynamic manipulation of parameters

Free and standalone application No Maple license required to use Maple Player, making it accessible for viewing and interacting with Maple content.

• Ideal for users without full Maple software
• Enables sharing of Maple documents with non-Maple users

Cross-platform availability Available on Windows, Mac, Linux, and iPad, providing flexibility in usage across devices.

• Maple Player for iPad includes interactive calculators and conceptual explorations
• Leverages Maple’s computation engine for real-time calculations

Integration with Maple Cloud Access and share Maple documents through Maple Cloud directly from Maple Player.

• Download applications and worksheets posted by Maplesoft and the community
• Facilitates collaboration and distribution of Maple content

Benefits

Access Maple content without full software Users can view and interact with complex Maple documents without purchasing or installing the full Maple software.

• Reduces cost and barrier to entry
• Enables wider distribution of Maple-based applications and documents

Enhances learning and collaboration Students, educators, and professionals can explore mathematical concepts interactively, improving understanding and engagement.

• Useful for educational demonstrations and technical communication
• Supports sharing of interactive problem-solving documents

Secure deployment of applications Interactive applications can be distributed royalty-free while protecting intellectual property by restricting editing capabilities.

• Enables safe sharing of proprietary calculations
• Maintains integrity of original Maple documents