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Dataplot Solution to the Graphics Problem
Problem Setup An analyst has a data set consisting of (x,y) pairs. Plot the data and "blow up" an interesting sub-region of the plot. This is demonstrated with the built-in data file BAKER.DAT (stored in the Dataplot auxiliary directory).
Dataplot Code The following Dataplot program
    SKIP 25
    READ BAKER.DAT Y
    LET X = SEQUENCE 1 2 1000
    .
    TITLE AUTOMATIC
    PLOT Y X
    PLOT Y X SUBSET X 400 TO 600
Plots Generated by Dataplot generated the following output

Plot Y X example


Plot Y X SUBSET X 400 TO 600 example

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Date created: 06/05/2001
Last updated: 09/28/2016
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