Installation Guide
System Requirements:
- Windows 10/11 or macOS 10.15+
- 4GB RAM minimum (8GB recommended)
- 2GB available disk space
- Internet connection for activation
- Administrator privileges
Step-by-Step Installation
- System Check: Verify your system meets the minimum requirements before beginning installation.
- Download Installer: Download the Star Math installer from the official website or installation media.
- Run Installer: Execute the installer file and follow the on-screen prompts.
- License Agreement: Read and accept the End User License Agreement (EULA).
- Installation Path: Choose installation directory or accept default location.
- Component Selection: Select which Star Math components to install (full, custom, or minimal).
- Complete Installation: Wait for installation to complete and restart if prompted.
- Activation: Launch Star Math and activate using your license key or online account.
Specifications
| Product Name | Star Math Technical Suite |
| Version | 3.2.1 Professional Edition |
| Release Date | October 2023 |
| Supported Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Processor Requirements | Intel i5 or equivalent, 2.0GHz minimum |
| Memory Requirements | 4GB minimum, 8GB recommended |
| Storage Requirements | 2GB installation + 5GB working space |
| Display Requirements | 1280x720 minimum, 1920x1080 recommended |
| Supported File Formats | .smf, .xml, .csv, .txt, .pdf |
| Maximum Problem Size | 10,000 variables, 50,000 constraints |
| Precision | 64-bit floating point |
| License Type | Single user, floating, or site license |
License Information
- Standard License: 1 year of updates and support
- Maintenance: Optional annual maintenance agreement
- Educational Discount: Available for academic institutions
- Volume Licensing: Available for enterprise deployments
For license inquiries, contact Star Math Support at 1-800-555-MATH or visit starmath.com/support
Key Features
Advanced Solver Engine
Star Math's proprietary solver engine handles linear, nonlinear, and integer programming problems with industry-leading speed and accuracy.
Visual Modeling Interface
Drag-and-drop interface for building mathematical models visually, with automatic code generation and constraint visualization.
Multi-Algorithm Support
Choose from multiple optimization algorithms including simplex, interior point, branch-and-bound, and genetic algorithms.
Real-Time Analysis
Monitor optimization progress in real-time with detailed convergence plots, sensitivity analysis, and solution reports.
Cloud Integration
Seamless integration with cloud computing resources for distributed solving of large-scale optimization problems.
API & Scripting
Comprehensive API for Python, MATLAB, and R, plus built-in scripting language for custom algorithms and automation.
Supported Problem Types
Linear Programming
Solve LP problems with up to 10,000 variables and constraints
Mixed Integer
MILP and MINLP with advanced branching strategies
Quadratic Programming
Convex and non-convex QP with global optimization
Nonlinear Programming
General NLP with gradient-based and derivative-free methods
Stochastic Programming
Multi-stage stochastic optimization with scenario trees
Constraint Programming
Finite domain constraint satisfaction problems
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Application won't start | Missing dependencies, license issue, corrupted installation | Reinstall prerequisites, check license status, repair installation |
| Slow performance | Insufficient memory, large problem size, background processes | Increase memory allocation, optimize model, close other applications |
| License activation failed | Internet connection, firewall blocking, expired license | Check connection, configure firewall, renew license |
| Model won't solve | Infeasible constraints, numerical issues, memory limits | Check constraint consistency, adjust tolerances, increase memory |
| File import errors | Unsupported format, corrupted file, encoding issues | Convert to supported format, verify file integrity, check encoding |
| Unexpected results | Model formulation error, parameter settings, solver options | Verify model logic, check parameters, adjust solver settings |
Error Codes
- ERR-100: License validation failed - Check license status and internet connection
- ERR-201: Memory allocation error - Close other applications or increase memory limit
- ERR-305: Numerical instability - Adjust solver tolerances or reformulate model
- ERR-410: File access denied - Check file permissions and location
- ERR-515: Invalid model syntax - Verify model formulation and syntax
- ERR-620: Solver timeout - Increase time limit or simplify problem
Manual Downloads
Current Version Manuals
Star Math 3.2.1
Professional Edition
Star Math 3.2.1
Enterprise Edition
Star Math 3.2.1
Academic Edition
Star Math 3.2.1
API Reference
Previous Versions
Star Math 3.1.0
Professional Edition
Star Math 3.0.5
All Editions
Star Math 2.9.2
Legacy Edition
Star Math 2.8.4
Archival Version