Using MathType with Corel WordPerfect 8.0, 2000 (9), 2002 (10), 11, 12, and X3

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Issue

Some customers experience problems using MathType with WordPerfect 8, 2000 (9), 2002 (10), 11, 12 and X3. Problems can usually be addressed by changing a WordPerfect setting and fully updating WordPerfect.

Many customers would like to know how to use MathType as their default equation editor with WordPerfect so that they can use the Insert Equation command in the Edit menu of WordPerfect to insert MathType equations and also place a button on WordPerfect's toolbar for inserting MathType equations. This notice explains how to do so.

Solution

Corel has solved most of the problems previously experienced in the earlier versions of WordPerfect, including fixing automatic in-line placement, sizing, and vertical positioning. You should make sure that you have fully updated WordPerfect and that it is configured correctly to handle MathType equations, which are graphics in the Windows Metafile Format (WMFs).

This notice will explain how to set up WordPerfect so that it is optimized to easily include MathType equations in documents. 

The following topics are addressed in this notice:

1. Updating WordPerfect

2. Getting WordPerfect ready for MathType: WMF and WPG

3. Placing a button on WordPerfect's toolbar to insert MathType equations

4. Creating a keyboard shortcut to insert MathType equations

5. Reinstalling MathType after upgrading WordPerfect

Updating WordPerfect

We suggest you periodically check with Corel for any required service packs and updates for your version of WordPerfect 8. These can be found at Corel's website.

Getting WordPerfect ready for MathType: WMF and WPG

WordPerfect, by default, attempts to convert all WMF (Windows Metafile Format) graphics to WPG (WordPerfect Graphic) format. This process produces undesirable results both with Corel Equation Editor and MathType objects. Some characters will be substituted. Braces and embellishments may become letters, for example. Turn this option off so WordPerfect will retain the WMF format of your MathType equations and not attempt to convert them.

To change this setting, do the following:

1. Launch WordPerfect.
2. Choose Tools>Settings to open the Settings dialog.

3. Double-click on the Convert icon to display the Convert Settings dialog.
4. If you are using WordPerfect 2000 (9), 2002 (10), 11, 12 or X3 click on the Convert tab. (The Convert Settings dialog has no tabs in WordPerfect 8.)
5. Make sure that the "Retain metafile (.WMF) format" option is selected.

5. Click OK to save this Setting and close the Convert Settings dialog.
6. Click Close to close the Settings dialog.

Placing a button on WordPerfect's toolbar to insert MathType equations

By placing the toolbar button for WordPerfect's CorelEquation! 2.0 equation editor on WordPerfect's toolbar, you can use it to insert MathType equations.

1. Launch WordPerfect
2. Choose Tools>Settings to open the Setting dialog.

3. Double-click on the Customize button to open the Customize Settings dialog.
4. Click on the Toolbars tab and under Available Toolbars, make sure that your version of WordPerfect is both checked and selected.

   NOTE: WordPerfect X3 entry will only appear as "WordPerfect", without any version number.

5. Click the Edit button to open the Toolbar editor.
6. Click on the Features tab. Under Feature Categories, select Insert.
7. Under Features, scroll down to locate Equation and select it.

8. Click on Add Button to add a to your WordPerfect toolbar.

9. Click on OK to close the Toolbar Editor window, then click on Close to close the Customize Settings window, then, finally on Close to close the settings window.

You should now be able to insert MathType equations into your WordPerfect documents by clicking on the button in your WordPerfect toolbar.

Creating a keyboard shortcut to insert MathType equations

Once you have installed MathType, you can use WordPerfect's built-in keyboard shortcut for inserting equations, which is Alt+I, U (for Insert>Equation). If you prefer a shortcut that only requires a single keystroke, you can change WordPerfect's default keyboard shortcuts to something simpler.

1. Launch WordPerfect
2. Choose Tools>Settings to open the Setting dialog.

3. Double-click on the Customize button to open the Customize Settings dialog.
4. Click on the Keyboards tab. Under Available Keyboards, select the keyboard for the version of WordPerfect that you are using.

   NOTE: WordPerfect X3 entry will only appear as "<WPWin Keyboard>", without any version number.

5. Click on Edit to open the Keyboard Shortcuts dialog.
6. Click on the Features tab.
7. Under Feature Categories, select Insert.
8. Under "Assign a feature to the shortcut key", scroll down to locate and select Equation.
9. In the left side of the dialog, locate and select the keyboard shortcut you would like to use for inserting MathType equations. Alt+Q is unassigned by default.

10. Click on Assign Feature to Key.
11. Click on OK to close the Keyboard Shortcuts window.
12. Click on Close to close the Customize Settings window.
13. Click on Close to close the Settings window.

You can now insert equations using the shortcut key that you have assigned as well as Alt+I, U.

Reinstall MathType after upgrading WordPerfect

MathType will need to be reinstalled if you upgraded or reinstalled WordPerfect on a machine that already has MathType installed. Otherwise the keyboard shortcuts or equation toolbar icon you created, using the steps above, will not launch MathType.

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