| Download of a small
applet ("mag5.exe", 35 kb), written in VB 5, expected to run under every | |
 | fixed entries the user may prescribe fixed entries, if no fixes are made, the program starts with the first possible 5x5 magic square. test the user made entries are tested; a passed test means no guaranty, that there exists a 5x5 magic square with these entries. start the search for 5x5 magic squares begins. |
 | date and
time of the start are displayed window display shows the search algorithm in action stop causes a break, the user is asked whether to continue or not, the program should always be terminated with this button ! the solution number and the last found solution are displayed stop at next solution causes a break, when the next solution is found |
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