A simple question about the 'FUNCTION format.



> I think i have found what i needed with the ('func) notation.
> This seems very powerful indeed ! ...

> When you evaluate sum(func(a,b),a,1,1000)...
> is there a way to avoid the complete development, and let the sum
> untouched if no simplification is possible at this moment of calculum
?

Try ('sum)(func(a,b),a,1,1000).  As you say, ('f)() is powerful....

> Perhaps it could be included in the documentation

Yes, I try to write explanations like this so that they can be reused in
the documentation....

I'm glad you're finding Maxima useful.

       -s