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Information about “XYPLOT”
XYPLOT provides you with a precise graph of your data for better
visualizing mathematical, scientific, engineering, or business
information.
This versatile program displays and prints fully calibrated XY graphs of
up to 1500 plotted points drawn from equations, individually inputted
data, or imported "fixed length record" data files common to most
spreadsheets and databases. X versus Y plots can be produced in a
variety of line textures. X and Y axes may be linear or logarithmic.
The aspect ratio of the graphs may be selected as 1.5 or 1. This
permits complex data such as a sine versus a cosine to be displayed as a
circle rather than an ellipse. Display resolution can be 640 x 350
pixels (EGA) or 640 x 200 pixels (CGA). Mouse compatible, but not
required.
Program Limitations: HP Laser printing, curve approximations, and bar
graphs only available in registered version.
FILE1515.TXT
Disk No: 1515
Disk Title: XYPlot
PC-SIG Version: S1.2
Program Title: XYPlot
Author Version: 1.2
Author Registration: $25.00
Special Requirements: CGA and an Epson compatible printer.
XYPLOT provides you with a precise graph of your data for better
visualizing mathematical, scientific, engineering, or business
information.
This versatile program displays and prints fully calibrated XY graphs of
up to 1500 plotted points drawn from equations, individually inputted
data, or imported "fixed length records" data files common to most
spreadsheets and databases. X versus Y plots can be produced in a
variety of line textures. X and Y axes may be linear or logarithmic.
The aspect ratio of the graphs may be selected as 1.5 or 1. This permits
complex data such as a sine versus a cosine to be displayed as a circle
rather than an ellipse. Display resolution can be 640 x 350 pixels
(EGA) or 640 x 200 pixels (CGA). Mouse compatible, but not required.
Program Limitations: HP Laser printing, curve approximations, and bar
graphs only available in registered version.
PC-SIG
1030D East Duane Avenue
Sunnyvale Ca. 94086
(408) 730-9291
(c) Copyright 1989 PC-SIG, Inc.
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XYP.DOC
XYPlot
XY Graphics Display
Shareware Version 1.2
(c) copyright 1990
David Arnold
Argonaut Systems
15466 Los Gatos Boulevard #109-314
Los Gatos, CA 95030
XYPlot is distributed in shareware. This is an opportunity to
test and evaluate software before you buy it. You may freely
distribute unmodified copies of XYPlot.
If you are going to use XYPlot please enclose a check or money
order for $25. You will receive the registered version of
XYPlot which will remove the shareware introduction and add your
name to the Argonaut Systems mailing list. This will keep you
informed of new releases and new software.
XYPlot
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Introduction.............................................1
2.0 Display description......................................3
2.1 Default Display.........................................3
2.2 Interactive Commands....................................3
2.2.1 Color..............................................4
2.2.2 Cursor.............................................5
2.2.3 Display............................................5
2.2.4 Display format.....................................6
2.2.5 Exit to DOS........................................7
2.2.6 Function keys......................................7
2.2.7 Grid...............................................7
2.2.8 Labels.............................................8
2.2.9 Scales.............................................9
2.2.10 Select data........................................9
3.0 Files...................................................10
4.0 License Agreement.......................................10
XYPlot
1.0 INTRODUCTION
XYPlot is a general purpose program that may be used as a
stand alone program to display fully calibrated XY graphs of
data from any source that can generate data files in the
"fixed length record" format, such as database programs,
accounting programs, sequential files generated in BASIC, etc.
Data may also be input manually. The maximum number of data
points is 1500. XYPlot is a useful tool for engineering,
sales, marketing, etc. applications.
Resolutions of 640 x 350 pixels (EGA) or 640 x 200 pixels
(CGA) may be selected. The high resolution color choice
requires the Enhanced Graphics Adapter (EGA). The 320 x 200
pixel color graphics mode is not used because the resolution
is inadequate for useful XY graphics.
XYPlot displays X versus Y plots in a variety of line
textures. Bar charts may also be displayed in two or three
dimensions. X and Y axes may be linear or logarithmic. B
spline smoothed curves and least squares straight lines may be
generated. The aspect ratio of the graphs may be selected as
1.5 or 1. This permits complex data such as a sine versus a
cosine to be displayed as a circle rather than an ellipse.
XYPlot supports a mouse as well as a cursor that is
manipulated by the arrow keys.
The displays of XYPlot may be printed on an Epson compatible
dot matrix printer or a HP LaserJet printer.
To execute XYPlot use the following syntax:
XYP [[Xfilename]][[,Y1filename]][[,Y2filename]]...[[,Y5filename]]
where: Xfilename is the name of the X (real) axis filename;
alternatively, enter L for a linear X axis
Y(n)filename are the names of up to five Y (imaginary) axis filenames
If no arguments are entered with XYP, the screen will prompt
for manually entered data or for the filenames you wish to
display.
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Example 1:
XYP L,Y1,Y2,Y3,Y4,Y5 [Enter]
The initial display will be a monochrome continuous line XY graph
of the data in Y1 versus a linear X axis. Y2 may be selected for
display by typing SD [Enter] 2 [Enter]. Y1 through Y5 may be
displayed simultaneously by typing NG [Enter] before typing SD.
With no grid in effect the screen is not erased and the scale is
not changed when succcessive Y axis data inputs are selected by
SD. The line texture and/or color of each trace may be selected
to be unique. The data may also be compared in side by side bars
or stacked bars. The bars may be displayed in two or three
dimensions and in color or with patterns to distinguish each data
segment. Labels may be entered at fixed locations on the display
or located with the cursor anywhere on the display. Type Q
[Enter] to return to DOS.
Example 2:
XYP SINE,COSINE [Enter]
The initial display will be a monochrome continuous line XY graph
of a sine wave on the X axis versus a cosine wave on the Y axis.
The aspect ratio will be 1.5, thus, the display will be an
ellipse. The aspect ratio may be changed to 1 by typing AR
[Enter]. The display will now appear as a circle. Type Q
[Enter] to return to DOS.
Example 3:
XYP L,SALES.TXT,FCST.TXT [Enter]
You wish to display sales and forecast data derived from dBASE
versus time. Using dBASE, copy your sales database field to file
SALES.TXT and your forecast database field to file FCST.TXT.
This is accomplished by using the SDF type option, e.g., COPY TO
SALES WITH SDF. This automatically appends the .TXT extension to
the file. The L argument will cause XYPlot to initially display
your sales versus a linear axis. You may change the X axis
labels to reflect the time period of interest by typing XMIN
[Enter] followed by the name of the first month, week, etc. and
typing XMAX [Enter] followed by the name of the last month, etc.
Overlay the forecast data by typing NG [Enter] SD [Enter] 2
[Enter] C2 [Enter] D [Enter]. NG does not clear the screen
before displaying the next curve. SD 2 selects the FCST.TXT
file. C2 selects a dashed line and D displays all of these new
parameters overlayed on the original curve.
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2.0 DISPLAY DESCRIPTION
XYPlot provides flexibility in display format, color, scaling,
etc. by use of interactive commands that may be displayed on the
monitor when you type HELP [Enter] or press F1.
The initial XYPlot header display will be replaced by a XY graph
display when any key is pressed. The initial header display may
be bypassed on subsequent calls to XYPlot by typing SET [Enter]
after the XY graph and the interactive prompt appears. The
screen will prompt:
(E)GA or (C)GA
Responding with E will bypass the initial screen and display the
XY graph with 640 x 350 pixel resolution each time XYPlot is
called. Likewise, typing C will bypass the initial screen and
display with 640 x 200 pixel resolution. Typing any other key
will not change the operation of XYPlot and the initial screen
will be displayed.
2.1 Default Display
The XY graph is drawn on the screen, fully calibrated with
default display parameters. This default display may be modified
at will to change scales, labels, colors, etc.
The default display is a monochrome, solid line, XY graph of the
X axis versus the first Y axis data that you entered as arguments
after typing XYP. This display is fully calibrated with minimum
and maximum values displayed. The grid displayed is open with
tick marks around the inside periphery of the graph frame. Both
the X and Y axes scales are linearly divided into 10 units. If
the data has negative values, a solid zero line will be
displayed.
2.2 Interactive Commands
Practically every parameter of the display may be modified with
the entry of interactive commands. A small rectangle will appear
on the lower left corner of the monitor screen when the XY graph
is displayed. This is a prompt for the interactive commands.
Commands may be input when this prompt is displayed and followed
by pressing Enter. The interactive commands may be concatenated
before displaying the data because the new parameters will not be
displayed until the command D [Enter] is used. Typing HELP
[Enter] or F1 will enable you to enter the same commands from a
screen display. A few of the commands may entered with the
function keys. A list of the function key commands may be
displayed by typing K [Enter].
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2.2.1 COLOR
The color commands are only active in the 640 x 350 pixel (EGA)
resolution mode.
CM {color menu}--Type CM [Enter] to display a list of color
commands and the palette of 64 color selections. A row of eight
colors are displayed in the middle of the screen with the number
representing the color printed directly above the color. You can
observe all 64 colors eight at a time by pressing any key to
display each successive group of eight colors. Press PgUp to
display previous group of eight colors. Press End to exit the
color palette display selection. At this time you may enter new
commands and return to a graphics display. The background color
is black when the color menu is called.
CLB {color labels}--Type CLB [Enter] to change color of labels
on the graph. Enter the desired color number when prompted. The
label color will instantly change.
CLN {color graph lines}--five choices of colors are available to
color the graph lines so overlays of data selected by SD may be
displayed with separate colors for each Y database. Type CLN
[Enter] and enter the five desired color numbers when prompted.
CFR {color graph frame}--Type CFR [Enter] to color the
rectangular frame of the XY graph. Enter desired color number
when prompted.
CBK {color background}--The background may be changed to a
desired color by typing CBK [Enter]. Enter a color number when
prompted. The background color will instantly change.
CGB {color grid background}--The background within the grid
frame may be colored separately from the rest of the background
by typing CGB [Enter] and entering the desired color number when
prompted.
CGR {color grid}--Type CGR [Enter] to color the grid lines.
Enter the desired color number when prompted.
COL {color bar outline}--Type COL [Enter] to color the outline
of wide and stacked bar displays and the shading in 3D displays.
The default color is white.
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2.2.2 CURSOR
CR {cursor}--A cursor represented by + may be called by typing
CR [Enter]. If a mouse is present the cursor will be an arrow
and the mouse will be used to move the cursor. The cursor
appears near the center of the screen. Move the cursor with the
arrow keys or the mouse. The + cursor will speed up if
continuously moved in the same direction. Reverse directions to
slow the + cursor and to permit precise location of the cursor.
Press Home (the left button if a mouse is used) to display the X
and Y levels in units of the graph data across the top of the
graph. You can resume movement of the cursor after pressing Home
to select a new location at which you wish the X and Y levels.
Exit the cursor routine by pressing End (the right button if a
mouse is used.)
MS {toggle cursor}--The default cursor is an arrow which is
moved with the mouse if a mouse is detected by XYPlot otherwise
the cursor is a +. Select use of the arrow keys and the + cursor
by use of the MS command. Using MS a second time returns to the
mouse cursor. MS has no effect if a mouse is not present.
2.2.3 DISPLAY
D {display}--Before any of the interactive commands except CLB
and CBK, actually modify the display you must press D [Enter].
You can enter all the desired modifications before pressing D
[Enter] or you can use D [Enter] after each command to observe
the results.
R {restore default display}--If you wish to return to the
default display parameters, press R [Enter]. The display will
return to the original default parameters for the database record
presently being displayed.
PR {print screen}--If is desired to print the graphics display
on Epson compatible dot matrix printer or HP LaserJet you may
type PR [Enter]. (Note: The DOS command GRAPHICS may be put in
your AUTOEXEC.BAT file to use Shift PrtSc to print graphics data.
Unfortunately, GRAPHICS.COM only supports the lower resolution
graphics (640 x 200). The XYPlot printer driver will print the
640 x 350 graphics as well as 640 x 200 graphics.)
CS {clear screen}--Type CS [Enter] to erase screen.
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2.2.4 DISPLAY FORMAT
C {continuous line plot} (default)--Press C [Enter] to produce a
solid continuous line plot of the data as used in the default
display.
C1 {dashed line plot}--Press C1 [Enter] to produce a dashed line
plot of the data.
C2 {dotted line plot}--Press C2 [Enter] to produce a dotted line
XY graph.
C3 {dot dash dash plot}--Press C3 [Enter] to produce a dot dash
dash plot.
C4 {dash dot dot dot dot dot plot}-- Press C4 [Enter] to produce
dash dot etc. plot.
P {point plot}--Press P [Enter] to display dots at the data
point locations only--no line will be displayed between or
connecting the data points.
B {bar chart}--Press B [Enter] to display bars (line width)
drawn from the data points to the zero level.
WB {wide bar chart}--Type WB [Enter] to display bars with width
greater than a line. The bar will be filled with a pattern if
the monochrome mode is used. If the color mode is used you will
be prompted on the screen to select either a pattern or a solid
color for the bars. If you select color by pressing C [Enter]
you will enter up to five color numbers. The X axis grid tick
marks will be moved to the center of the bars.
SB {stacked bar chart}--Type SB [Enter] to display multiple bars
stacked vertically. Different patterns will fill each bar
segments in the monochrome mode while you have a choice of
filling the bar with color or patterns in the color mode.
Stacked bars are always displayed with zero as the base line of
the chart--negative values are not shown in this mode. The X
axis grid tick marks will be moved to the center of the bars.
2D {two dimensional bar display} (default)--Type 2D [Enter] to
display bar charts in two dimensions.
3D {three dimensional bar display}--Type 3D [Enter] to display
bar charts in three dimensions.
SM {smoothed curve}--A B spline smoothed curve may be
overlayed on the XY graph by typing SM [Enter]. The B spline
curve X axis and Y axis data will automatically be saved in files
XSM and YSM, respectively, on your disk.
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LS {least squares straight line}--A straight line that is a
least squares approximation of the XY graph will be overlayed on
the XY graph display by typing LS [Enter]. The straight line X
axis and Y axis data will automatically be saved in files XLS and
YLS, respectively, on your disk.
2.2.5 EXIT TO DOS
Q {quit}--Press Q [Enter] to exit display and return to DOS.
2.2.6 FUNCTION KEYS
K {function key legend}--A list of the function keys and the
commands invoked may be displayed by typing K [Enter]. The keys
are designated as follows:
F1 HELP
F2 CM (color menu)
F3 R (restore default display)
F4 D (display XY graph)
F5 PR (print screen)
F6 AR (toggle aspect ratio)
F7 NEW (select new filenames)
F8 CR (cursor)
F9 CS (clear screen)
F10 Q (quit)
2.2.7 GRID
OG {open grid} (default)--Type OG [Enter] to achieve the default
display of a grid frame with calibrated tick marks around the
inside periphery.
FG {full grid}--Type FG [Enter] to draw full, calibrated X and Y
dotted grid lines across the graph.
NG {no grid, no erase}--Type NG [Enter] if you do not wish to
display a grid or if you wish to overlay C, C1, C2 or B graph
formats for data comparison in- stead of using wide or stacked
bars, e.g., you are displaying data Y1filename with C format and
wish to overlay Y2filename and Y3filename data. First type NG
[Enter] followed by SD [Enter] 2 [Enter] C1 [Enter] and D
[Enter]. The display will still be calibrated with graphs of
Y1filename data and Y2filename overlayed with a dashed line. Now
type SD [Enter] 3 [Enter] C2 [Enter] and D [Enter]. All three
database graphs will be displayed--the first will have
continuous, solid line; the second will have dashed line; the
third will have a dotted line. Each of the graphs may be
displayed with a separate color as well (see 2.2.1 color command
CLN).
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GX, GY {grid divisions equal to number of data points}--If it is
desired to have the same number of grid divisions as there are
data points, type GX [Enter] for the X axis and GY [Enter] for
the Y axis, e.g., you X axis data has 12 linear digits
representing the 12 months of the year. The GX command will
generate a calibration or tick mark at each one of these numbers
or months. (Note: wide bars and stacked bars will have the tick
marks moved to the center of the bars.)
GX10, GY10 {10 grid divisions for X and Y axes} (default)--The
default condition of 10 divisions for the calibration tick marks
may be selected by GX [Enter] for the X axis and GY10 [Enter] for
the Y axis.
2.2.8 LABELS
LAB {locatable labels}--Type LAB [Enter] and you may input up to
40 labels that can be positioned anywhere on the screen. A
prompt to enter each label appears in the upper left corner of
the screen. Move the cursor to the position you want the label
with the arrow keys or the mouse. Press Enter. You will be
prompted for another label. If you have no more labels, press
Enter again. You will be asked by a message at the top left of
the screen if you have any more labels. If you wish to stop
inputting labels, press Enter again.
XLAB {X axis label}--Type XLAB [Enter] to input a label for the
X axis. The label will be displayed centered below the X axis.
YLAB {Y axis label}--Type YLAB [Enter] to input a label for the
Y axis. This label will be displayed about the middle of the Y
axis beginning at the left side of the screen.
GLAB {graph label}--A graph label that appears centered below
the X axis label may be input by typing GLAB [Enter].
XMIN, XMAX, YMIN, YMAX {labels in characters vice numerical data
levels}--The calibrated XY graph automatically displays the
minimum and maximum value for both the X and Y axes. If you
desire to change any or all the labels you may type XMIN [Enter],
XMAX [Enter], YMAX [Enter], or YMAX [Enter].
LEG {bar pattern or color legend}--When using wide bar or
stacked bar charts it is often useful to have a legend that
identifies each bar or bar segment. Type LEG [Enter] and a small
square for each of the colors or patterns used by the bar display
will appear on the left side of the screen with space for a label
after each square. If the colors are changed the legend colors
will also changed to match.
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2.2.9 SCALES
XS, YS {expand X and Y scales}--You may change the minimum and
maximum limits of both the X and Y axes by typing XS [Enter] and
YS [Enter], respectively, and responding to the prompts Xmin,
Xmax, Ymin, and Ymax.
LX, LY {linear axis display} (default)--LX [Enter] and LY
[Enter] select a linear X and Y axis display as in the default
display.
LGX, LGY {log axis display}--LGX [Enter] and LGY [Enter] produce
a logarithmetic display of the data in X and Y axes respectively.
Of course, negative data cannot be logrithmically displayed. The
grid remains calibrated with the display.
AR {toggle aspect ratio}--The default aspect ratio of the XY
graph is 1.5. Type AR [Enter] to toggle the display to an aspect
ratio of 1. This permits of display of complex data such as a
sine versus a cosine to be displayed as a circle rather than an
ellipse. Type AR [Enter] to return to the default aspect ratio.
2.2.10 SELECT DATA
SDn {select Y axis data}--If more than one Y axis filenames have
been entered you may select any of these data by typing SD
[Enter] followed by the number of the Y axis filename you wish to
display. Press Enter after the number is typed. Up to five
filenames may be selected.
NEW {select new data}--Type NEW [Enter] to input new filenames
or manually enter data for both the X and Y axis. The maximum
number of data points is 1500. Manually entered data will be
stored in filenames XMAN and YMAN.
RS {restore saved screen}--If you have saved a screen to a file
on your disk using the SV command it may be recalled by typing RS
[Enter] followed by the filename that you entered when saving the
screen. The colors, format, etc. will be restored on the monitor
screen. Return to the regular display by pressing R [Enter].
SV {save screen to file}--You may save a display to a file on
your disk by typing SV [Enter]. Use RS to restore the saved
screen to your monitor for later viewing or printing.
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3.0 FILES
The files included with XYPlot are:
XYP.EXE Main XYPlot program
XYP.DOC Instructions on the use of XYPlot
Y1 Sample Y axis data
Y2 Sample Y axis data
Y3 Sample Y axis data
Y4 Sample Y axis data
Y5 Sample Y axis data
SINE Sample sine data
COSINE Sample cosine data
4.0 LICENSE AGREEMENT
XYPlot (XYP) XY graphics display software is copyrighted by
Argonaut Systems. Under copyright laws there are penalties
for making unauthorized copies. You may make copies of the
shareware version and freely distribute these copies. Any
copy you make must include reproduction of the copyright
notice.
Argonaut Systems makes no express or implied warranty for the
software which is provided solely on an "as is" basis.
Argonaut Systems disclaims all conditions and warranties,
whether expressed or implied with regard to the software,
including all implied conditions or warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Argonaut Systems shall not have any liability or
responsibility of any kind including special, indirect or
consequential damages, arising out of or resulting from such
software or the use or modification thereof.
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