GrindEQ MathType-to-Equation

Overview

This utility enables smart conversion of MathType / Wiris and Equation Editor 3.x objects into Microsoft Equation format. It allows you to seamlessly update legacy documents and edit any MathType object using the standard Microsoft Equation Editor.

The module works with Microsoft Word for Windows.

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Key Features

• Converts MathType objects to Microsoft Equation or Equation Editor 3.x formats in Microsoft Word documents
• Transforms Equation Editor 3.x objects into Microsoft Equation format
• Enables Euclid fonts for enhanced compatibility
• Processes entire Microsoft Word documents or selected portions
• Features a multi-language user interface
• Works with both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Microsoft Word

User Guide

MathType-to-Equation in 3 Steps

Step 1

Open your document (*.docx, *.doc, *.rtf, etc.) in Microsoft Word.

Step 2

Save your document as 'Microsoft Equation - RTF [GrindEQ]' using standard Save As menu:
on the File tab, click Save As and then click Browse
in the Save as type list, click Microsoft Equation - RTF [GrindEQ] (*.rtf)
and Save the document.

Step 3

Re-open your document:
close Microsoft Word, and then reopen your document;
or click  Reopen document button.

 GrindEQ Math Ribbon: converting a part of the document / multiple documents
 Troubleshooting

• Equation Editor 3.x is not supported by Microsoft anymore. If you have selected Equation Editor 3.x format for importing equations, make sure Equation Editor 3.x is enabled (just try to create an equation), otherwise use Microsoft Equation format.
• If you have MathType installed on your machine, but need to use Equation Editor 3.x, you must turn off the Convert to MathType option in MathType's Equation Conversion Manager. To run the Equation Conversion Manager, choose it from the MathType sub-menu of the Windows Start menu. A dialog will be displayed with two lists of equation types. Use the Move» button to move Microsoft Equation type from the left list (Convert to MathType) to the right list (Do not convert).
• The new file will be created in RTF format; you can convert it to 'Word Document' (*.docx) using standard Save As menu.
• Some of the specific MathType features will be emulated (e.g., an arc over symbols), so the converted equations may look slightly different.
• MathType users can insert additional symbols, including specific mathematical symbols from Euclid fonts. If you use specific fonts in MathType, you must have those fonts installed on your machine. Otherwise, absent fonts will be substituted by system fonts. You can download the Euclid fonts here.

GrindEQ Math Ribbon

By using GrindEQ buttons you can convert a selected part of your document into the necessary format. Select the content you want to convert and click the appropriate GrindEQ button.

Depending on Microsoft Word settings, GrindEQ Math will appear in the Microsoft Word Ribbon.

Note, GrindEQ Math ribbon contains macros. If your antivirus does not allow macros, use standard Save As ... Microsoft Equation [GrindEQ] dialog.

Converting Multiple Documents

Open the documents you want to convert in Microsoft Word, and close all other documents. Select GrindEQ converter in GrindEQ Math ribbon, and then select Convert all opened documents.

 Troubleshooting

MathType-to-Equation Settings

Options are accessed by pressing and holding Ctrl while launching MathType-to-Equation, or via GrindEQ Math | Options from Microsoft Word menu, or choose GrindEQ Options from the Windows Start menu.

• Equations
• System

Equations

Equation format – select the target conversion format: Microsoft Equation or Equation Editor 3.x. Note, Equation Editor 3.x is not supported by Microsoft anymore. If you need Equation Editor 3.x, make sure it works properly (just try to create an equation), otherwise use Microsoft Equation format.

If you have MathType installed on your machine, but need to use Equation Editor 3.x, you must turn off the Convert to MathType option in MathType's Equation Conversion Manager. To run the Equation Conversion Manager, choose it from the MathType sub-menu of the Windows Start menu. A dialog will be displayed with two lists of equation types. Use the Move» button to move Microsoft Equation type from the left list (Convert to MathType) to the right list (Do not convert).

Force Unicode – the converter will use Unicode whenever possible. This is the default behaviour, but uncheck this option if the converted equations do not look correct.

Restore broken equations – sometimes equations are saved incorrectly (you can see them, but cannot open them for editing), and the converter only extracts the images. It is recommended to use MathType recovery tools before converting broken equations, or try to recover them using the built-in heuristic algorithm. Note, you should use this options for broken equations only, but we recommend to uncheck it in other cases.

Allow MathType font – check this option if you want to keep MathType Euclid fonts in the converted equations. In this case you will need to install Euclid fonts on your machine.

MathType uses Euclid fonts while Microsoft Equation uses Cambria Math. Euclid fonts are free; you can download them here. Keeping Euclid fonts in the converted equations guarantees the equivalent look of symbols, but you will need to install these fonts on your machine. Otherwise, Euclid fonts will be replaced with ordinary ones, that guarantees compatibility, but the converted equations may look slightly different.

In most cases, after conversion Microsoft Equation look is equivalent to MathType one. But if you use specific MathType symbols, Allow MathType font option can dramatically affect the look of converted equation. See the following examples.

MathType without Euclid font

MathType with Euclid font

System

Here you can select the preferable language and skin. See more....

Check Show Options at startup if you want MathType-to-Equation Options to be displayed every time you start MathType-to-Equation. Also you can access MathType-to-Equation Options by pressing and holding Ctrl while lunching MathType-to-Equation conversion.

You can turn the statistics window on/off with Show statistics after converting checkbox.

 Troubleshooting