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Interval Filter using PyXLL Oct 2024

  • khoitsma
  • editor's pick, Excel, Python, PyXLL, Video
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UPDATE

I built a set of functions demonstrating dynamic filtering and sorting using Excel and PyXLL. The functions determine whether a value is within a numeric interval (closed, open, or any combination).

A video illustrates the performance.


One million filters

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PyXLL PySide2 CTP ActiveX Sep 2024

  • khoitsma
  • editor's pick, Excel, PySide2, Python, PyXLL, Video
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UPDATE

I built a full PySide2 menu that allows the selection and presentation of AISC steel properties and the calculation of ASCE wind loads.

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What is the Day of the Week? Jan 2024

  • khoitsma
  • Algorithms, editor's pick, General, Kids (middle school and up), Mathematics, Mental Math
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odd months

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Engineering Math Nov 2023

  • khoitsma
  • editor's pick, Engineering, Kids (middle school and up), Mathematics, Mental Math
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“Often while working, an arithmetical answer is needed — exact is sometimes required, approximate is often acceptable — maybe the basis of a decision or a path forward is based on a few quick calculations, with more rigorous calculations to follow

Multiply by 11 (or 12). Just write down the answer !
Pascal’s Triangle
Aliquot Parts

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Excel — Drawing Automated Shapes with PyXLL Sep 2023

  • khoitsma
  • Concept, editor's pick, Excel, Python, PyXLL
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Excel — Drawing Automated Shapes with PyXLL Sep 2023

Using PyXLL, I have programmed automatic shapes in Excel. That is, I built a function that draws an arbitrary shape in a user spreadsheet: the shape is defined by a range of coordinates; as the coordinates are edited, a new shape can be drawn.

TCMD shapes

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Small Ideas — Large Effects Aug 2023

  • khoitsma
  • Concept, editor's pick, Engineering, General, History, Mathematics, Science, Software
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Six Mechanical Powers

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