I understand that if I want to use a scientific constant in a Maple worksheet or document, I first have to declare it. Here is an example for the speed of light:

However if this worksheet is re-executed (e.g. using !!!) this happens:

Obviously there is a kind of recursion for c which is listed in the Variable Palette as a name for a variable but which is also the scientific constant. The problem can be solved e.g. by associating another name to the constant and unassigning the old definition in the Variable Palette:

This works but it makes the document harder to read since everybody is used to lowercase c for the speed of light. The same is of course true for other scientific constants.

Is there a way to use scientific constants in their "usual" notation in Maple, including using the unit of the constant?

What is the difference between the Expression Palette and the Layout Palette? First I thought that the Layout Palette is supporting the entering of names with e.g. sub- and superscripts, but I learned (the hard way) that the templates of the Layout Palette are "mathematically active".

What is the meaning of the colours green and violett in both palettes?

I have a problem with the right-click command „Unit Formatting“. Here is an example: I am trying to get in result in kW instead of W. This works as long as the value is assigned to the variable using := . If the value is calculated I cannot change the unit.

Right-clicking P and P2 and selecting „Unit Formatting“ I get the following selection menu

Right-clicking P3 offers no units to be selected. Entering a Custom Unit returns an error message.

Is that behaviour normal for Maple or am I making a mistake?