Dataplot

Dataplot is a free, public-domain, multi-platform (Unix, VMS, Linux, Windows 95/98/ME/XP/NT/2000, etc.) software system for scientific visualization, statistical analysis, and non-linear modeling. The target Dataplot user is the researcher and analyst engaged in the characterization, modeling, visualization, analysis, monitoring, and optimization of scientific and engineering processes. The original version was released by James J. Filliben in 1978 with continual enhancements to present. Authors: James J. Filliben and Alan Heckert Statistical Engineering Division, Information Technology Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology, with tcl/tk GUI interface by Robert R. Lipman, formerly of the Mathematical and Computational Sciences Division. Project co-sponsor: HPCC/SIMA.

Some of the on-line documentation utilizes the Portable Document Format (PDF). If you do not already have a PDF reader installed for your browser, a number of freely available PDF readers are available.

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Dataplot: Introduction
Dataplot Summary	Platforms	Graphics Gallery	NIST/SEMATECH Handbook
Documentation	News	FAQS	Quick Reference (PDF format)
Support	Download	Using Dataplot with the Web	Extending Dataplot

Dataplot: Tutorial
Getting Started	Language Features	GUI Mode	Command Mode
I/O	Data Types	Supported Graphics Devices	Program Control
Customizing Dataplot	Command Categories	Commands	Distributions

Elementary Operations	Functions	Random Number Generation	Experiment Designs
Macros	Programs	Data Set Library	Text File Library

Lines	Characters	Spikes	Bars
Plot Annotation	TEXT Subcommands	Colors	Sizing

DATAPLOT Disclaimer

This software was developed at the National Institute of Standards and Technology by employees of the Federal Government in the course of their official duties. Persuant to title 17 section 105 of the United States Code this software is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Dataplot is an experimental system. NIST assumes no responsibility whatsoever for its use by other parties, and makes no guarantees, expressed or implied, about its quality, reliability, or any other characteristic.

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