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Dataplot GUI: Getting Started
Initiating the Dataplot GUI
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On Unix systems, the Dataplot GUI is typically initiated by
entering the command
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xdp On PC Windows platforms, the Dataplot GUI is initiated via a shortcut to the C:\DATAPLOT\DP.BAT file. The details of this are given in the installation instructions.
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Upon initiating the Dataplot GUI, you should see a screen
like the following:
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Windows in the Dataplot GUI
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There are six parts to the Dataplot GUI screen:
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As an example, the following screen shows the menus for reading
one of Dataplot's internal data files.
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As an additional example, the following screen shows the basic
plot menu.
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The following screen shows the results of the plot menu.
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Reading Data into the Dataplot GUI
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Typically, the first issue in using the Dataplot GUI is
"How do I get my data into the GUI"?
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If your initial interest is in simply experimenting with the Dataplot GUI, then you can load one of the built-in data sets. Select the "Files/Data" menu. There will be a section titled "Dataplot datasets". Select the "Open (READ/LOAD)" menu. This menu divides the available data sets into a number of common categoreis. Select a category of interest and then select one of the data sets. The Dataplot GUI will then issue the appropriate Dataplot commands to read the file. You have a few options for reading your own data into the Dataplot GUI.
Issues Regarding Data Files in Dataplot
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The following are some issues regarding files in
Dataplot.
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Date created: 09/20/2001 |