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Information about “DATAPLOT”
Here's a useful two-dimensional plotting system for scientific and
engineering data which is powerful enough to produce publication
quality graphs.
Capabilities include:
~ Polar and linear plots
~ Menu-driven operation
~ Full-function graph setup editor
~ Support for a variety of graph types, axis and plot styles
~ Spline curve smoothing
~ Linear and single-cycle/multiple-cycle log plots
~ User definable graph types, axes styles, grid scales, data legends
~ Plot up to 25 curves with unlimited data points
~ Plot graphs can be saved to disk or sent to dot matrix or laser
printer or HPGL compatible plotters
~ Supports CGA, EGA, VGA and Hercules displays
~ Supports optional mouse and math coprocessor.
ADDENDUM.TXT
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* SEPTEMBER, 1989 *
* *
* DATAPLOT V1.10 SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENT TO DATAPLOT.DOC *
* *
* Note: This document provides additional information related to *
* version 1.10 of DATAPLOT program. Along with DATAPLOT.DOC 1.00, *
* you should be able to evaluate all functions of DATAPLOT. *
* Registered users will receive our latest printed detail *
* manual with figures and illustrations. Additional utilities *
* are provided to registered users to enhance DATAPLOT usage. *
* *
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NEW FEATURES AVAILABLE IN DATAPLOT V1.10 :
(1) Support polar coordinate including radian & degree data format;
linear or logarithm axes can be plotted;
(2) Spline curver smoothing function;
(3) Build in printers support in non registered or registered versions;
(4) Full display/plotter/printer devices installation routine;
(5) Complete menu driven procedures in setup files selection or data
loading;
(6) Support IBM VGA and compatible display adaptors;
(7) Plot up to 36 curves on a single graph
(8) Fully compatible with DATAPLOT V1.00.
ADDITIONAL DISTRIBUTION FILES
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PRNDRV.EXE printer driver program
INSTALL.EXE DATAPLOT installation program
NEW INSTALLATION ROUTINE
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An installation program is now included in the non-registered
distribution of DATAPLOT. Dataplot is initially configured without
printer driver. You can use the install program anytime to change
printer driver and/or plotter parameters. Note that these program
files: DATAPLOT.EXE, PRNDRV.EXE, and INSTALL.EXE must be in current
directory during installation procedure. Simply run the program
INSTALL from DOS command prompt.
USING POLAR COORDINATE SYSTEM
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DATAPLOT V1.10 now supports polar cooridinate plotting. The input data
format is the same as the other datafiles (see DATA FILE FORMAT in
the manual). However, you must specify whether the radial data is in
degree or radian format. This can be done in the DEFINE PLOT function.
To use the polar function, simply select the graph type as polar and input
all the required data into the setup sheet. Samples of polar coordinate
setups are included.
The polar setup also accepts negative magnitide values and logarithmic
scale. You can also display the axis in clockwise or counter-clockwise
direction or orient your axis in any direction to generate the desired
graphic output. All other features applicable to rectangular plotting can
also be used in the polar plotting (ie, solid grid, needle , color
selection, etc). All axis specifications are available in the Define Axes
section.
SPLINE SMOOTHING FUNCTION
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Spline smoothing is now available to produce better looking graphs. To use
this function, simply select SPLINE in the data smoothing selection when
you are defining a plot. The spline smoothing technique in DATAPLOT is
based on cubic spline interpolation algorithm. Additional smoothing
and curve fitting functions will be available in the future update.
PRINTERS SUPPORT
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DATAPLOT V1.10 now allows you to print or plot your graphs from within the
program. We currently support HP7475 or HP7550 plotters, HP Laserjet II
printer, Epson FX/LQ series printers. All printer output can be in draft
or quality mode. Please make sure you install the correct device before
sending the output to print.
The printer support assumes output to PRN: device. You may redirect this
with the DOS MODE command to other output ports.
MENU DRIVEN SETUP FILES SELECTION AND DATA LOADING
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You can now select all DATAPLOT setup files or load data from the datafile
simply using the cursor or mouse without further typing. This procedure
enhances smooth operation and provides more friendly interface.
FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH DATAPLOT V1.00
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If you have used DATAPLOT V1.0 to create any graphs setup, you can be sure
the new DATAPLOT v1.1 will be fully compatible with the old data files.
There is no conversion of any kind to do and you should be able to load
any setups and datafiles previouly used.
REGISTRATION AND SUPPORT
------------------------
We continue to distribute DATAPLOT under user support software concept.
Please read the terms and conditions specified in DATAPLOT.DOC. We
strongly support our product and provide quality software and services
to our registered users.
All registered users will receive a complete printed manual with drawings
and illustrations. An additional printing program is also provided for
multiple printing of the generated plot files without using DATAPLOT.
A 24 hours online BBS system is also provided for our product support.
You may call our 1200/2400 baud BBS line (403) 547-0166 for product
information, comments, suggestions. You may also use our 24 hours FAX
line at (403) 239-5226.
CURRENT REGISTERED USERS
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To show appreciation of supports from our current version 1.00 registered
users, this new version 1.10 is available to you at no charge. All
registered users will receive a complete update version automatically.
If you are a registered user and have not yet received an update,
Please notified us immediately.
ComPlus Professional Services
P.O.Box 173, Station G, Calgary, AB, Canada T3A 2G2
Tel. (403) 239-5226
(Automatic Voice and FAX line)
DATAPLOT.DOC
D A T A P L O T (tm)
Scientific Data Plotting System
Version 1.00
Instruction Manual
Feb. 1988
Copyright (c) 1987, 1988
by
ComPlus Professional Services
P.O.Box 173, Station G, Calgary, AB, T3A 2G2
Canada
<<< All Rights Reserved >>>
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LICENSE AGREEMENT
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DATAPLOT (tm) is developed and published by ComPlus Professional
Services of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
A limited license is granted to all users of this program to make
copies of the program files and its related documentations, and
to distribute them to other users subject to the following
conditions :
1. The program, its related files and documentations are not
modified in any way and all files are distributed together
in their original form.
2. No fee is charged for the software and documentations,
except for a small distribution and media fee.
3. The program, its related files and documentation may not
be package with any other software or hardware without
written agreement from the author.
DISCLAIMER
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Although extra efforts have been exercised to ensure this program
and its documentation to be accurate and precise, they are
provided to you on an "as is" basis. No warranty of any kind
(direct or imply) is made with respect to this program and its
related files. ComPlus Professional Services and the author of
this program shall not be liable for any damages, including but
not limit to any lost profits, lost savings or other incidental
or consequential damages arising out of the use of this program.
The user assumes all risks with respect to the accuracy, quality,
reliability, performance, or otherwise of such program.
TRADEMARKS
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DATAPLOT - ComPlus Professional Services
MSDOS - Microsoft Corporation
HPGL - Hewett-Packard Company
AUTOCAD - Autodesk, Inc.
HERCULES - Hercules Computer Technology
LOTUS,123,SYMPHONY - Lotus Development Corporation
IBM, IBM PC/XT/AT - International Business Machines Corporation
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INTRODUCTION
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DATAPLOT is a general purpose two dimensional data plotting
system specially designed for scientific and engineering
applications. Its simple menu driven user interface allows quick
and effective method for scientific data analysis and
presentation, and yet powerful enough to produce publication
quality graphs.
Here are some of the basic features of the plotting system :
o All functions and commands are menu driven.
o Full function graph setup editor provided to define axes,
grids, scales, title, labels, plot definitions.
o support many graph types, axis styles, plot styles.
o graph setup can be saved on disk for later user.
o graph types include linear plot, single and multiple cycle
logarithmic plot.
o plot styles include scatter, continuous, step, and needle.
o plot up to 10 curves on a single graph.
o support most common graphic adapters and HPGL compatible
plotters.
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DISTRIBUTION FILES
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DATAPLOT.EXE main executable program
DATAPLOT.DOC instruction manual (this file)
DATAPLOT.TXT additional information (README file)
README.BAT readme batch file for reading DATAPLOT.TXT
*.CNF sample configuration files
*.DAT sample data files
other utility files
SYSTEM REQUIREMENT
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DATAPLOT requires the followings to operate:
o IBM PC/XT/AT or true compatible
o 256 K or more RAM
o one or more disk drive
o MS/PC DOS 3.0 or later
o one of the following supported graphic display adapters
- IBM Color Graphic Adapter (CGA)
- IBM Enhanced Graphic Adapter with 256K memory (EGA)
- Hercules compatible monochrome adapter (HGC)
o optional HPGL compatible plotter for hard copy output
o optional microsoft compatible mouse and driver
o optional math coprocessor recommended
This program requires a minimum of 256 Kilobytes RAM to run. More
memories are recommended for handling large amount of plot data.
Additional memory may require to run DOS command and some of the
special features.
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INSTALLATION AND USAGE
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The plotting system does not require any initial installation to
start. It was designed for simple usage. All necessary modules
and device drivers are built into a single executable file. The
program can automatically adapt itself to one of the supported
graphic devices. The program also supports MS compatible mouse
for menu selection. If available, the mouse drive must be loaded
prior to the start of the program. Please check your installation
manual accomplish your mouse.
DATAPLOT can be run from any directory as long as DATAPLOT.EXE is
placed in directory search path. To start the plotting system,
simply run the program at DOS prompt, such as :
C:>DATAPLOT
The program is fully menu driven and its operations are extremely
straight forward. All commands can be selected using the up/down
cursor keys with the Enter key for picking the selection. In most
cases, <Esc> key can be used to cancel a selection or command.
If mouse is available, it can simulate the cursor keys to move
between selections. Its left-button is used to pick a selection
(similar to the Enter key). The right-button is used to cancel a
selection (similar to the Esc key). The center button on a three-
button mouse is not used. Note that the mouse buttons can not be
used if keyboard input is expected, such as file name entry.
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GENERAL OVERVIEW
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This data plotting system provides a very simple and yet powerful
method for handling two dimensional data. It is specially
designed for scientific and engineering applications. Many graph
types such as linear, single and multiple cycle logarithm graphs
are supported along with various styles.
All graph parameters, description are stored in a special graph
configuration file. This special file contains all necessary
information, except the data itself, to construct a graph. The
necessary information includes the graph title, graph type, grid
style, axis scales, data plotting style and source of data, etc.
A completely menu driven graph configuration setup editor is
built into the system to speed up configuration procedure.
After the graph parameters are defined, entire set of data can be
loaded into memory for initial plotting. The graph parameters can
be changed while plot data remain in memory. Graph setup
parameters can be optimized effectively for best representation
of the actual data. Axes can be expanded to concentrate at
certain range of data or to get an overview of data trend.
Finally graph may be produced on supporting plotter devices.
Currently the plotting system accepts free format ASCII data
file. Data file must be prepared prior to the start of data
plotting. Data can be entered with a standard text editor or
generated by another program.
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DATA PLOTTING PROCEDURE
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The following outlines the typical procedure required to produce
a graph using this data plotting system.
1. Determine the graph type, format and its layout. Also
determine the source of data, data format, plotting
method, etc.
2. Generate and/or prepare data file for plotting. You may
have to invoke another program, use a favorite editor, or
download from a remote computer.
3. Start DATAPLOT, create or make changes to existing graph
setup configuration file according to the specified
requirement.
4. View and change graph setup until satisfactory.
5. Load graph data into memory, plot graph with data on
screen for verification. Adjust graph setup parameters for
best result.
6. When satisfied, produce graph on plotter if necessary.
7. Save graph setup to file for later use.
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USING THE DATA PLOTTING SYSTEM
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To demonstrate various features of the plotting system, several
configuration files and data files are included in this
distribution. Please check the file directory list of files for
their names. Graph configuration files can be identified with
".CNF" extension. You are invited to plot at least some of these
files to get acquainted with the capabilities of the system.
The plotting system contains a single executable file :
DATAPLOT.EXE. To start the program, simply type "DATAPLOT" at DOS
prompt and terminate with <Enter> key.
Initially DATAPLOT will attempt to decide the graphic adapter
type in your system. If your graphic adapter is not supported or
it is not fully compatible, dataplot will assume the IBM CGA. And
if your graphic adapter supports colors, dataplot will ask
whether you have a color monitor attached.
The first menu screen will appear when the program successfully
determined your graphic adapter. The first menu, called the "MAIN
COMMAND" menu, provides choices of the following :
- EXIT TO SYSTEM
- EDIT PLOT SETUP
- START PLOT DATA
- RUN DOS COMMAND
Up/down cursor keys (or mouse) are used to move between
selections. Press <Enter> key selects the highlighted function.
EXIT TO SYSTEM
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This selection provides the only proper way of leaving the
system. Confirmation is required to avoid unwanted exit. All data
in memory will be lost. The program can also be stopped at any
time by typing <Ctrl C> from the keyboard.
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EDIT PLOT SETUP
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This selection brings up the graph configuration editor. The
editor is a menu driven interactive editor completed with its own
command menu at right side of screen. The main part of the screen
displays some of the current configurations.
Editor commands include :
- Exit Plot Setup
- Load-Create Setup
- Save Current Setup
- Enter Graph Title
- Select Graph Type
- Select Grid Color
- Define Axes
- Define Plots
- Preview Setup
While most of these commands are self explanatory, some require
brief descriptions. Various grid types are provided for different
applications. Sample configuration files are provided for all
grid types. To familiarize the plotting system, you can use the
"Load-Create Setup" command to load some of the sample
configuration files.
In "Load-Create Setup", only the file name, without the
extension, is required. Default extension ".CNF" will be added to
the filename automatically. When attempt to load an non-existing
setup file, you can select to create a new one in memory.
However, the new configuration is not explicitly saved unless
"Save Current Setup" command is used. All files with extension of
".CNF" in the current directory is displayed when no filename is
entered.
The "Define Axes" command provides a lower level of editing for
defining the two axes. The two axes, horizontal (x) or vertical
(y), are defined independently. The current axes configurations
are presented on screen, and are organized into several fields.
Cursor keys (up/down/left/right/Home/End) or mouse can be used to
select a field. Field values are changed simply by entering a new
value. Pop up selection menu are provided for non-numeric value
fields when <Enter> key is pressed. The <Esc> key can be used to
cancel an entry before the <Enter> key is pressed.
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- Axis configuration data include axis label, axis type, minimum
and maximum, minor and major tick, axis crossing. Most axis
configurations are self explanatory, however, tick marks and axis
crossing require further description. Minor tick size is the
distance (in plot unit) between two small ticks. The major tick
is the distance between two larger ticks. Axis crossing is the
location where the other axis crosses the given axis.
Furthermore, axis minimum does not necessary smaller than axis
maximum, together, they define the axis direction. A few trials
with the setup will clarify the convention used here.
- Autoscaling feature is provided on either axis. If enable, axis
minimum and maximum will be adjusted to the limits of the plot
data values when loaded. Please note that tick values and axis
crossing will be changed automatically according to the minimum
and maximum loaded data values. Autoscaling only provides an
initial axis setting to view data, adjustment on axis settings is
sometimes necessary to produce satisfactory result.
- When setting up a multiple cycle logarithm axis, the plotting
range (minimum and maximum) must be able to fit into the selected
cycle. If in autoscaling mode, the number of cycle (except for
single cycle plot) is automatically adjusted to fit data range.
- <Esc> key is used to terminate "Define Axes". Before return to
the editor command menu, all axis settings are automatically
scanned for possible error. You can return to "Define Axes" if
one or more errors are found.
The "Define Plots" command provides another sub-level menu for
editing plot definition. Up to 10 plots may be defined in each
configuration without clutter the final graph. Available "Define
Plot" commands include :
- Exit Define Plot
- Create New Plot
- Delete This Plot
- Change This Plot
- Select Prev Plot
- Select Next Plot
- Only one plot definition can be selected to display and modify
on the main screen. One of the select plot commands can be used
to step through plot definitions. Changeable plot parameters
includes plot name, source of plot data (filename), x data
column, y data column, skip data points, plot type, plot color,
dot style, line style, and data legend position. "Change This
Plot" command allows change to any of the plot parameters. Cursor
keys are used to select parameter to change (as in "Define Axis"
command).
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- Plot name is used to identify plot data and is drawn as data
legend if necessary. Data filename is standard DOS filename, that
contains the plot data. Data file format is described in the
"Data File Format" section, along with description on data
column. Plot data can be skipped to handle large data set.
- Plot type, plot color, dot style, line style and data legend
can be selected from corresponding pop up menu. Currently the
following plot types are provided :
. continuous line plot
. scatter point plot
. combine scatter point and line plot
. step (staircase) plot
. needle plot
- Various line styles and dot styles are also provided for either
scatter or continuous line plot. Data legend can be placed at one
of the four corners or simply disable (not shown).
- Two additional function keys are accepted in edit plot command.
Function key <F9> can be used to display current directory, which
is useful for entering data file names. Function key <F10> can be
used to step through plot definitions. This is particular useful
for changing many plot definitions at the same time.
The "Preview Setup" command in the main editor menu let you look
at your graph setup on screen WITHOUT plotting the data. You can
further modify your graph parameters as required. The escape key
can be used to terminate the screen plot at anytime if necessary.
The "Exit Plot Setup" command terminates the graph configuration
editor and return to the main command menu screen. However, the
graph configuration parameters are neither saved automatically
nor destroyed. You can switch between main command menu and the
configuration editor menu without losing the configuration data.
START PLOT DATA
---------------
When the graph parameters are set, you can select the "Start
Plotting" command from the main menu for data plotting. The
"Start Plot Data" consists of another set of commands specially
for manipulating plot data. The start plot data commands that can
be selected from the command menu include :
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- Exit to Main Menu
- Load New Setup
- Load Plot Data
- Erase Plot data
- Begin Plotting
- Change Parameters
The "Load New Setup" command allows loading of previously saved
configuration from disk. Setup that loaded from the configuration
editor menu is retained, and vice versa.
The "Load Plot Data" command is used to load the data into
memory. A summary of the defined plots is shown. Plots are
selected by typing the plot number. Minimum and maximum values as
well as total number of data points are shown when data are
loaded. Since all data must be loaded before plotting, you must
have enough memory to store all the required plot data. If
autoscaling mode is enable, the corresponding axis limits, as
well as tick increment, will be adjusted automatically.
The "Erase Plot Data" command is used alternatively to remove
previously loaded data from memory to avoid plotting. Only loaded
data will be plotted.
Use "Begin Plotting" command to plot the loaded data. You can
select plot on screen, plot to plotter directly, or plot to file
(in plotter command format). Again, the escape key can be used to
stop plotting if necessary, before the plot is completed. When
plot directly to the plotter, make sure the serial interface
parameters are set correctly, and the plotter is ready before
starting the plot.
Use "Change Parameter" command for changing the plotting ranges
(axes minimums and maximums) in order to examine certain range of
data or simply to get a better view of data by expanding the
axes. Again, if in autoscaling mode, tick values will be adjusted
when either minimum or maximum is changed. You can even go back
to the configuration editor through the main command menu to
change most other settings without affecting the loaded data.
This allows you to try several settings for the same set of data.
Of course, you cannot change some of the plot definitions such as
the data source file name, otherwise, previously loaded data are
removed automatically. You must then re-load the plot data from
disk. Please also note that when autoscaling is active, axes
limits are changed automatically when data is reloaded again even
the changed parameters are saved. Autoscaling must be turned off
to preserve changed axes parameters.
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RUN DOS COMMAND
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From the main menu, this command execute another copy of the DOS
command shell. COMMAND.COM must be available. You can run all DOS
specific commands such as dir, copy, etc. or execute any other
programs such as data collecting or data editing programs. You
can return to DATAPLOT with DOS exit command.
DATA FILE FORMAT
----------------
The plotting system uses a very simple and straight forward data
file format convention. All data files are standard text files
(ASCII format) so a normal text editor can be used to create or
edit the data manually. Many programs can be configured to
produce such data file. Other common data file formats will be
supported (see continuous enhancement section).
The followings are rules and assumptions applicable to the data
file (You can refer to the sample data files as examples) :
- Data file must be in standard ASCII format, line oriented,
with carriage return and line feed to separate lines.
- Line starts with a non-numeric character are assumed
comment lines. Leading spaces and tabs are ignored. Blank
lines are allowed and are treated as comment lines.
- Maximum characters per line is 132.
- Each data line consists of 1 or more data fields separated
with at least one space or one tab character.
- All data are in free real number format, Plus and minus
signs can be used, comma is not allowed.
- Column numbers are used to identify data field. Data field
number starts from 1. Data field number 0 represents the
data counter.
- Only two data fields (x- and y-field) are used for each
data plot. Many sets of plot data can share the same file
with different data field.
- Data must be sorted sequentially in plotting order
(particular in continuous line plot) before loading into
the plotting system.
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OTHER UTILITIES
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If you are using either Lotus 1-2-3 or Symphony, two macro
utilities are provided to prepare data file suitable for dataplot
directly from your spreadsheet.
DPLOTSYM.MLB
This Symphony macro utilities will generate an ASCII data file
named PLOT.DAT from your worksheet. The following instructions
should be followed :
(1) Copy DPLOTSYM.MLB into your SYMPHONY MACRO library,
(2) Create / prepare your plot data on your Symphony worksheet,
(3) Load the macro utility into your worksheet by typing :
(i) <SERVICES>AAMACROMGR.APP<CR>Q
(ii) <SERVICES>MLDPLOTSYM.MLB<CR>Q
(4) Hit <Alt>D ("Alt" and "D" key together) to start the macro,
(5) Move the cursor to the upper left corner of the plot data,
(6) Anchor the cursor by pressing the <TAB> or "." key,
(7) Move the cursor to highlight the desire plot data,
(8) When finish, hit the <Return> key
(9) A file name PLOT.DAT is created and ready for DATAPLOT.
(10) Rename the data file if necessary.
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DPLOT123.WK1
This Lotus 1-2-3 worksheet contains a macro utility to extract
plot data. It also works with other 1-2-3 compatible programs.
Desire plot data is created on this worksheet (you should always
have several backups of this file). The following instructions
should be followed :
(1) Load a copy of the worksheet DPLOT123.WK1,
(2) Create your plot data on the worksheet,
(3) When the plot data are ready, type <Alt>D to begin macro,
(4) Move the cursor to the upper left corner of the plot data,
(5) Anchor the cursor by pressing the "." key,
(6) Move the cursor to highlight the desire plot data,
(7) Press <Return> key to create PLOT.DAT from the plot data,
(8) Save the worksheet with a different name if necessary,
(9) Rename PLOT.DAT if necessary, the file is ready for DATAPLOT.
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HARD COPY OUTPUT
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You can get hard copy output through "Begin Plotting" command.
This dataplot version is configured to produce HPGL compatible
output either on asynchronous communication port 1 (COM1)
directly or onto a disk file. Direct support for communication
port 2 (COM2) is only available to registered user as an
installation option.
To use direct plotter output through COM1, you must set the
communication port's parameters, such as baud rate, data bit,
parity, etc., correctly before you can send your graph to the
plotter. DOS MODE command can be used for this purpose. An HPGL
compatible plotter must be connected to COM1 before plotting
begins.
To produce your graph output on a disk file, you must provide a
valid DOS filename. The plot file will contain HPGL commands
necessary to construct the graph. This file may then be send to
another computer, and/or to the plotter later through DOS copy or
print commands.
CONTINUOUS ENHANCEMENT
----------------------
ComPlus Professional Services is committed to support this
program continuously. The followings are some of the improvements
and enhancements that we are working on :
o support for more hardware devices including printers
o line smoothing features and statistical functions
o date and time functions
o polar coordinates plotting
o ternary diagram plotting
o user comments and notes on graph
o support other input data file format (e.g. Lotus files)
o support other output plot format (e.g. AutoCad support)
All registered users are guaranteed to have access to all future
updates.
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USER SUPPORT SOFTWARE
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This program is currently distributed under "User Support
Software" concept. Anyone may legally obtain a copy of this
program in its original form for evaluation purpose. You may try
this program for a short period of time up to 4 weeks. If you
continue to use this program after the evaluation period, a
mandatory registration is required (see registration and ordering
information). If this program is not of any use to you, you
should discontinue using it. In either case, you are encouraged
to copy and share this program and its documentation with others
under the terms and conditions of the license agreement
indicated.
REGISTRATION AND ORDERING INFORMATION
-------------------------------------
All persons who found this program useful are encouraged to
become registered user. You, as a registered user, will receive
the latest version of this program along with all support files
plus a printed detail manual. In addition, you will receive a
special configuration program allowing you to customize some of
the parameters, including graph aspect ratio, communication port,
default display device, etc. Since not all future updates of this
program will be available to general public under user-support
software method, you are guaranteed to have access to all
revisions and updates. In most case, only a minimal charge may
apply to cover diskette and shipping cost.
Whether you choose to register now or not at this stage, you are
cordially invited to try out this program, and fill out the
enclosed software performance report with comments and
suggestions.
Please send the order form, the software performance report and
any comment and suggestion or question to :
ComPlus Professional Services
P.O.Box 173, Station G
Calgary, Alberta
CANADA T3A 2G2
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DATAPLOT.TXT
DATAPLOT version 1.10 - Sept 28, 1989
created and distributed by ComPlus Professional Services,
P.O.Box 173, Station G,
Calgary, Alberta, T3A 2G2
Canada.
Dataplot is a feasible 2 dimensional graph plotting system specifically
designed for scientific and engineering applications, although many
business applications may find this system extremely useful.
Dataplot was designed with simple and easy to use menu driven system.
Experience computer users can start using the program without
refering to the instruction manual. Several sample graph setup and
data are provided to explore the various features and capabilities
of dataplot.
To start dataplot, simple type
DATAPLOT
at your DOS prompt and follow instructions. The program will automatically
adapt to many popular graphic devices. All commands are selected with
arrow keys and return key through menus. Most commands can be terminated
or cancelled with an escape key.
Instruction manual is included in DATAPLOT.DOC file. Additional information
related to the latest version is included in ADDENDUM.TXT file. Both files
can be printed on any text printer supporting tab and form feed. These
files should be printed in 10 character/inch (cpi). DOS print, copy or
type commands can be used.
The remaining of this file contains the latest information on DATAPLOT :
*****
DATAPLOT also works with IBM VGA display system, the following DOS command
may be required before starting DATAPLOT (use only when DATAPLOT cannot
find the graphic device) :
MODE CO80
*****
***** End of DATAPLOT.TXT *****
FILE1059.TXT
Disk No: 1059
Disk Title: DataPlot
PC-SIG Version: S1.1
Program Title: DataPlot
Author Version: 1.10
Author Registration: $68.00.
Special Requirements: HPGL compatible plotter and CGA, EGA, or Hercules
Here's a useful two-dimensional plotting system for scientific and
engineering data which is powerful enough to produce publication-
quality graphs.
Capabilities include menu-driven operation; a full-function setup
editor; support for a variety of graph types, axis styles, and plot
styles; a save-to-disk capability; linear, and single-cycle/multiple-
cycle log plots; several plot styles; up to 10 curves in a single
graph; and support for most common graphic adapters and HPGL-compatible
plotters.
File Listings:
ADDENDUM TXT 6186 9-28-89
CURFIT CNF 488 9-17-89 13:19
DATAPLOT DOC 39239 9-28-89
DATAPLOT EXE 142164 9-28-89
DATAPLOT TXT 1719 9-28-89
DECAY CNF 788 2-07-88 12:20
DECAY DAT 7560 5-08-89 21:03
DECAYLOG CNF 788 2-07-88 12:11
DPLOT123 WK1 1749 2-06-88 15:01
DPLOTSYM MLB 290 1-16-88 17:05
ELEV CNF 438 5-15-89 20:50
ELEV DAT 1617 11-12-87 11:27
FITTED DAT 5081 12-09-87 21:28
INSTALL EXE 34774 9-28-89
LINEAR CNF 438 2-01-88 17:39
MULTILOG CNF 488 10-09-89 22:23
MULTILOG DAT 3273 1-30-88 15:13
OILRATE CNF 438 2-06-88 17:44
OILRATE DAT 1090 2-06-88 17:35
PBCORE CNF 388 2-01-88 17:38
PBCORE DAT 1610 1-16-87 11:42
POLAR CNF 488 9-27-89 22:17
POLAR DAT 10013 9-27-89 20:53
PRNDRV EXE 34276 9-28-89
RANDOM DAT 2491 1-02-88 12:28
README BAT 491 2-07-88
RFTEST CNF 438 2-01-88 17:39
RFTEST DAT 17316 12-09-87 21:17
SINE0 DAT 1911 11-09-87 22:04
SINE1 DAT 1900 7-23-87 19:45
SPLINE CNF 388 4-29-89 23:04
TYPECURV CNF 438 10-09-89 18:35
TYPECURV DAT 739 2-07-88 13:06
PC-SIG
1030D East Duane Avenue
Sunnyvale Ca. 94086
(408) 730-9291
(c) Copyright 1988,89 PC-SIG, Inc.
GO.TXT
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║ <<<< Disk No 1059 DATAPLOT >>>> ║
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║ To copy the documentation to your printer, type: MANUAL (press enter) ║
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║ To start the program, type: DATAPLOT (press enter). ║
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Directory of PC-SIG Library Disk #1059
Volume in drive A has no label
Directory of A:\
ADDENDUM TXT 6186 9-28-89
CURFIT CNF 488 9-17-89 1:19p
DATAPLOT DOC 39239 9-28-89
DATAPLOT EXE 142164 9-28-89
DATAPLOT TXT 1719 9-28-89
DECAY CNF 788 2-07-88 12:20p
DECAY DAT 7560 5-08-89 9:03p
DECAYLOG CNF 788 2-07-88 12:11p
DPLOT123 WK1 1749 2-06-88 3:01p
DPLOTSYM MLB 290 1-16-88 5:05p
ELEV CNF 438 5-15-89 8:50p
ELEV DAT 1617 11-12-87 11:27a
FILE1059 TXT 2157 11-21-89 4:21p
FITTED DAT 5081 12-09-87 9:28p
GO BAT 38 5-23-88 2:27p
GO TXT 540 5-23-88 2:28p
INSTALL EXE 34774 9-28-89
LINEAR CNF 438 2-01-88 5:39p
MANUAL BAT 147 5-23-88 2:27p
MULTILOG CNF 488 10-09-89 10:23p
MULTILOG DAT 3273 1-30-88 3:13p
OILRATE CNF 438 2-06-88 5:44p
OILRATE DAT 1090 2-06-88 5:35p
PBCORE CNF 388 2-01-88 5:38p
PBCORE DAT 1610 1-16-87 11:42a
POLAR CNF 488 9-27-89 10:17p
POLAR DAT 10013 9-27-89 8:53p
PRNDRV EXE 34276 9-28-89
RANDOM DAT 2491 1-02-88 12:28p
README BAT 491 2-07-88
RFTEST CNF 438 2-01-88 5:39p
RFTEST DAT 17316 12-09-87 9:17p
SINE0 DAT 1911 11-09-87 10:04p
SINE1 DAT 1900 7-23-87 7:45p
SPLINE CNF 388 4-29-89 11:04p
TYPECURV CNF 438 10-09-89 6:35p
TYPECURV DAT 739 2-07-88 1:06p
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