sci-mathematics Scilab is a matrix-based scientific software package. Scilab contains hundreds of built-in mathematical functions, rich data structures (including polynomials, rationals,linear systems, lists, etc...) and comes with a number of specific toolboxes for control, signal processing, ... Build the Java base graphical interface Adds support for sparse solving with sci-libs/umfpack Enable support for MATLAB file through sci-libs/matio Enable building hybrid dynamic systems modeler and simulator Xcos