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C-Worthy (R) Help Librarian Data File Version 1.0 COPYRIGHT (C) 1985 - 1988. All Rights Reserved. Custom Design Systems, Inc. Provo, Utah USA. Page 1 of 1 GRAPH SPECS -------------------------------------------------------------------- * specify the axes type, plot type and data to be used * the selection of one of the 9 axes types determines which of the 24 plot types may and may not be combined on the graph. -------------------------------------------------------------------- When GRAPH SPECS is chosen a data entry form appears: ------------------------------------------------------------- Axes Type XY LogX LogY LogLog Pie Smith Polar 3D or Text Units axes measurements in inches or centimeters Plot Type select from 24 plot types X Y Z W specify column names for the data to be plotted Other Info additional detailed specs required for a plot ------------------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 SCREEN SHOW ------------------------------------------------------- * is a programmed display of image files to the screen * image files (.IMF) must already exist * each image file contains its own view time spec. ------------------------------------------------------- When SCREEN SHOW is chosen a menu appears: -------------------------------------------------- Create create a new image file list Edit change the image file list Save store screen show specifications to disk Load retrieve a previously saved screen show Replay perform the screen show in memory Demo continuously replays the screen show Print batch mode printing of image file list --------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 2 TITLES -------------------------------------------------------------------- * specify text, font, color, size and location of the titles for the X, Y, and Z axes; and the title and subtitle * may be up to 75 characters in length and include any characters * may have in-text codes used within a title's TEXT specifications to change fonts, color, angle, position, and thickness of any characters * if a column description was specified under COLUMN MODIFY SPECS in the Data Editor that description will be placed in the TEXT entry form next to the appropriate axis when a graph is created. -------------------------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit <PgDn> Next Page Page 2 of 2 TITLES entry form: -------------------------------------------------------------------- Text 75 characters or fewer, may include in-text codes X,Y desired location to begin the title, measured in relative INCH or CM from the lower left-hand corner of the display area, or enter AUTO and the title will be centered Color select from COLOR menu a color for the text Font select from FONT menu one of the 4 available fonts Height desired height of the text characters in relative IN or CM -------------------------------------------------------------------- relative measurements (INCH or CM) - all measurement on the graph is relative to the display area (6.855" height x 9" width). If the defined display area is shrunk the size of a relative INCH or CM is also reduced. For example, a display area of 3.427" x 4.5" (-50%) would mean that a 2" specification would yield a 1" actual measurement on the graph. <Esc> Exit <PgUp> Next Page Page 1 of 2 COLORS ------------------------------------------------------------------- * changes a graph's: background, boxes, titles, axes, text, legends and surfaces color from their default values * 16 color choices are available from the color menu list * should be selected that will provide sufficient contrast so that all graphic detail may be viewed * are also specified for other graph objects through other menus * may be changed within a line of text to create a multiple color title by using in-text codes of |#| , where the # equals 0-15 i.e. Age |0|vs|4| Height displays Age in default color displays vs in black displays Height in red ------------------------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit <PgDn> Next Page Page 2 of 2 COLORS ------------------------------------- 0 Black 8 Dark Grey 1 Blue 9 Light Blue 2 Green 10 Light Green 3 Cyan 11 Light Cyan 4 Red 12 Light Red 5 Magenta 13 Light Magenta 6 Brown 14 Yellow 7 White 15 Bright White -------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit <PgUp> Past Page Page 1 of 1 PLOT ATTRIBUTES -------------------------------------------------------------------- * are additional display characteristics which may be specified for each plot type declared under GRAPH SPECS * specifications are optional because default values have already been established * if multiple plot types have been selected in GRAPH SPECS then a menu containing the names of each used plot will appear * only those plots listed in GRAPH SPECS and appropriate for the selected axis type will be drawn on a particular graph. -------------------------------------------------------------------- > Select a plot type from the menu to modify and complete the entry forms that appear. <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 AXES ATTRIBUTES -------------------------------------------------------------------- * describe the appearance of each (x, y, z) axis on the graph * are specified differently dependent upon the axis type selected in GRAPH SPECS * Pie, Smith and Text plots do not require any axes attributes. -------------------------------------------------------------------- When AXES ATTRIBUTES is chosen one of the following menus appears: ............... ............... ............... : 2D Axes : : 3D Axes : : Polar Axes : :-------------: :-------------: :-------------: : Specs : : Specs : : Specs : : Ticks/Grids : : Workbox : : Ticks/Grids : : Labeling : : Viewpoint : : Labeling : :.............: :.Labeling : :.............: :.............: <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 TEXT/SYMBOLS -------------------------------------------------------- * are additional objects that may be added to your graph * may usually be added at any location on the graph * may usually be unlimited in the number that may appear * may be allowed to OVERRUN the PROTECTED AREA. --------------------------------------------------------- TEXT/SYMBOLS menu: --------------------------------------------------------- Legend a key to symbols and lines on the graph Comments specify text of any size at any location Symbols place special characters at any location Lines draw arcs and lines between points Arrows draw pointers on the graph Error Bars draw error bars Date Stamp draw the date & time in upper left corner --------------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 FONTS/SPACING -------------------------------------------------------------------- * FONTS are the selected typeface styles that will be used for all text specified on the graph * only four of the 21 available fonts may be used on a single graph * text SPACING defaults may be changed to alter the angle, width, thickness, and spacing of the text characters * most text SPACING values are only implemented when in-text codes are used (e.g. ] [ \ ` | ^ ). -------------------------------------------------------------------- FONT/SPACING menu: -------------------------------------------------------------------- CHOOSE FONTS specify the 4 fonts that can be used on a graph TEXT SPACING specify new text spacing values -------------------------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 PAGE LAYOUT -------------------------------------------------------------------- * specify location and orientation of the graph within a defined area * maximum display area is 9" width by 6.855" length and the default is set at those measurements * the page may be ROTATEd thus changing the dimensions to: 6.855" width by 9" length. -------------------------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit v3 Page 1 of 2 PROTECT AREA -------------------------------------------------------------- * defines one rectangular region on the graph that erases everything beneath it * may have text, symbols, a legend and/or images placed inside * the OVERRUN option allows you to chose whether a specific object (i.e. arrow) will be overlayed into and/or across a PROTECTed AREA or blocked out by the region * an OVERLAYed IMAGE will always OVERRUN a PROTECTed AREA. --------------------------------------------------------------- When PROTECT AREA is chosen a MENU appears: ------------------------------------------------------------------ LEGEND area size auto-created to fit a user defined LEGEND IMAGE area size is user-specified & image size auto-adjusted USER SPEC area size is user-specified NONE turns off the protected area ------------------------------------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit <PgUp> Next Page Page 2 of 2 Original Graph Graph with Protected Area .................................... .................................... : : : : : | x x : : | x x : : | x x x : : | x x x : : | x x x x x : : | x x x x x : : | x x x x x : : | x ............... : : | x x x x x : : | x : : : : | x x x x x : : | x : : : : | x x x x x x x : : | x x x: : : : | x x x x x x x x : : | x x x x:.............: : : | x x x x x x x x x : : | x x x x x x x x x : : |__x__x__x__x__x__x__x__x__x__ : : |__x__x__x__x__x__x__x__x__x__ : :..................................: :..................................: <Esc> Exit <PgUp> Past Page D; Page 1 of 2 LOAD ------------------------------------------------ * retrieves an Axum graph file (.GRF) from disk * the .GRF file contains specifications about a graph and the name(s) of the data sheet(s) & column(s) needed to produce the graph. If a data sheet cannot be found in the DATA EDITOR it will be loaded from disk and placed in the DATA EDITOR if the autoload feature is specified in data SETUP * erases from memory all specifications from a previous graph. ------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit <PgDn> Next Page Page 2 of 2 RELATED OPTIONS ------------------------------------------------ CREATE GRAPH erases ALL specifications from a previous graph and reinstates all the default settings ------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit <PgUp> Past Page Page 1 of 1 DRAW ------------------------------------------------ * displays or hides the specified text or symbol on the graph. ------------------------------------------------ > Press <Y> for yes to draw the object; or > Press <N> for no to not display the object <Esc> Exit vB Page 1 of 2 OVERLAY IMAGE -------------------------------------------------------------------- * is the placement of previously SAVEd image files (.IMF) onto your your graph * if you wish to create a graph which only contains Text/Symbols and OVERLAYed IMAGEs you may wish to select TEXT as your axes type in GRAPH SPECS * any number of image files may be placed on the graph * the location, height, and rotation of each image is specified and multiple images may be super-imposed at the same location * an image that is specified to appear in the same region that has been defined as a PROTECTED AREA will overrun that area. -------------------------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit <PgDn> Next Page Page 2 of 2 OVERLAY IMAGE entry form: -------------------------------------------------------------------- File image file (.IMF) name Units identify units of measure that will be used for X,Y as relative INCHes or AXES data units X,Y desired location of the lower left-hand corner of the image Height desired height of image in inches or centimeters(cm), image width is calculated automatically to maintain the same Height/Width ratio as the original image Rotate turn image 90 degrees to the left -------------------------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit <PgUp> Past Page Page 1 of 1 PRINT -------------------------------------------------------------------- * outputs the Axum graph in memory to a printer, plotter, or file * the type of output device is specified in the Axum main menu under SETUP - Printer/Monitor. -------------------------------------------------------------------- When PRINT is chosen a data entry form appears: --------------------------------------------------- Page Size select <F> for Full page output or <H> for Half page output Resolution select <M> for medium or <H> for high output quality --------------------------------------------------- RELATED OPTIONS -------------------------------------------------------------------- IMAGE FILE PRINT prints a previously saved image file (.IMF) -------------------------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 VIEW ------------------------------------------------------------ * is a full screen display of a graph as currently specified * has no editing features but sections may enlarged and viewed using the interactive Zoom feature. ------------------------------------------------------------ > Press <Alt Z> to zoom (enlarge an area) > Mark the lower left-hand corner and the upper right-hand corner of the viewed section to be enlarged by pressing <Enter> > Press <F10> to view ________ > Press <Esc> to exit | * <*> marks zoom area | | *________| <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 EDIT DISPLAY -------------------------------------------------------------------- * draws the currently specified graph on the screen with a menu con- taining various editing features * while in the EDIT mode you may fine tune your graph. -------------------------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 DATA EDITOR -------------------------------------------------------------------- * switches program operation to the main DATA EDITOR menu * a graph and its specification will remain in memory for future operations. -------------------------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 2D AXES SPECS ------------------------------------------------ * specify the X and Y axes color, location, and the range of data values to display * may specify not to have either the X, or the Y axes drawn * a second, Y axis may be specified to appear on the right-hand side of the graph * axes may be specified to CROSS forming a four quadrant graph or not. ------------------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 3D AXES SPECS ------------------------------------------------ * specify the X, Y, Z axes color and ranges * may specify not to have the XYZ axes drawn. ------------------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 LEGEND ------------------------------------------------- * create a key for some identified symbols, or lines used on the graph * is automatically created with default settings established in PLOT ATTRIBUTES if Auto Legend is selected in Setup * can be turned on/off using the DRAW option * may be placed in a PROTECTed AREA, or it can be allowed to OVERRUN a PROTECTed AREA if one exists. ------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 2 TICKS/GRIDS for 2D AXES ------------------------------------------------- * TICKS are the subdivision markers which appear on the inside of the X & Y axes * TICK subdivisions may be specified by either the total NUMBER of intervals desired on an axis or by a specific axis SIZE increment * GRIDS are the lines which may be drawn across or down a graph from TICK marks. * a FRAME will add a second X & Y axis to the graph, thus making it a closed box. ------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit <PgDn> Next Page Page 2 of 2 : FRAME - No ........... FRAME - Yes : : : TICKS - No : : : :......... :.........: :-+-+-+-+-+ FRAME - Yes : + TICKS - Yes : + :.........+ :GRID - None . GRID - Dotted :FRAME - No :-|-|-|-|-| FRAME - No : :-|-|-|-|-| :......... :.|.|.|.|.|. <Esc> Exit <PgUp> Past Page Page 1 of 1 LABELING 2D AXES ---------------------------------------------------- * specify the size, color, and angle of the numbers that will label the axes * specify the number's format and precision * font 1 will be used to display the labels. ---------------------------------------------------- LABELING entry form: ---------------------------------------------------- Color select a color from the COLOR menu Height specify number height in relative INCH(CM) Upright Y-axis numbers to be upright or sideways Data Type specify display number format; or a column of data to be used; or NONE ---------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 3D AXES WORKBOX ------------------------------------------------ * a WORKBOX can be added that will place a 3D frame about the graph, thus making it a closed box * the size of the WORKBOX determines the relative sizes of the X,Y, & Z axes on the graph. ------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 3D AXES VIEWPOINT ------------------------------------------------ * alters the display of the graph relative to the specified position of an "observer" * specify the VIEWPOINT location in: AXES Units, WorkBox Units, or Spherical Coordinates. The last one specified will be used. * the VIEWPOINT must be outside the WORKBOX and preferably above the XY plane. ------------------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 COMMENTS ------------------------------------------------ * are any additional text you wish to place in the graph * there is no limit on the number of comments that may be placed in a graph * location, angle, text, color, and size may all be specified * text length is limited to 75 characters for each comment, if a longer line of text is desired place two comments side-by-side. ------------------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 SYMBOLS ------------------------------------------------ * are additional triangles, circles, etc. you may wish to place in the graph * there is no limit on the number of symbols that may be placed in a graph * location, symbol type, color, and height may all be specified * view symbols in STYLES. ------------------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 LINES ------------------------------------------------ * are additional lines you may wish to place in the graph * may be of three types: 2 Point, Arc, & Radial * there is no limit on the number of lines that may be placed in a graph * a BOX may be created using the 2 Point Line entry form and specifying BOX <Y>es * location, type, color, width and length may all be specified. ------------------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 ARROWS ------------------------------------------------- * are any additional lines (with or w/out heads) you may wish to place in the graph * there is no limit on the number of arrows that may be placed in a graph * location, color, size, and type of head may all be specified. ------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 ERROR BARS ------------------------------------------------ * may be added to display a margin of error on the graph * there is no limit on the number of error bars that may be placed in a graph * location, color, and size may all be specified. ------------------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 DATE STAMP ------------------------------------------------ * may be added to the upper left-hand corner of a graph * will contain the date, time and may have more text specified * the color, and font may be specified. ------------------------------------------------ When Date Stamp is chosen a form appears -------------------------------------------- Text additional text (45 character max) Color specify color of Date Stamp Font select font for all text Draw Display the Date Stamp? Yes/No Overrun Place Date Stamp in PROTECTed AREA? --------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 CREATE GRAPH -------------------------------------------------------------------- * initiates the defining of a new graph * erases from memory ALL specifications from a previous graph (you will be prompted before this action is taken) * returns to the default settings for all GRAPH specifications. -------------------------------------------------------------------- RELATED OPTIONS -------------------------------------------------------------------- LOAD overwrites the current graph specifications with those from a disk file (.GRF) -------------------------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 IMAGES -------------------------------------------------------------------- * a type of disk file (.IMF) created with the SAVE Image option * may VIEWed, PRINTed or CONVERTed to other file formats but can not be edited * multiple image files may be combined to create a SCREEN SHOW or a single image may be VIEWed * multiple image files may be combined on graph using OVERLAY option. -------------------------------------------------------------------- When IMAGE is chosen a menu appears: ----------------------------------------------------------- View view an Axum image file on the screen Convert create a new file format from an image file Print send an Axum image file to a printer/plotter Screen Show view a sequence of image files on the screen ----------------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 MODIFY GRAPH -------------------------------------------------------------------- * allows changes to be made on the graph currently in memory. -------------------------------------------------------------------- MODIFY GRAPH Description of menu features, specify: Graph Specs axes and plot types, and data Plot Attributes display characteristics for each plot Axes display characteristic for 2D, 3D, & Polar Colors background, axes, titles, and legend Titles text and format for all graph titles Text/Symbols additional lines, symbols, text, etc. Fonts/Spacing text fonts (select from 21 fonts) Protect Area a blank rectangular region on the graph Overlay Images superimpose image(s) files on a graph Page Layout size and position of display area Edit Display interactively modify the graph View full screen view of the graph <Esc> Exit r Page 1 of 2 FILE NAMES ---------------------------------------------------- * can be any legal DOS file name * may only have eight characters * may have a three character extension (MYDAT.DSF) * are automatically given the following extensions for SAVE, LOAD, and DELETE: Graph .GRF Export Files .EPS .PIC Image .IMF .GEM .HPG Screen Show .SCR .TKF ---------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Menu <PgDn> Next Page Page 2 of 2 To view a list of files: ---------------------------------------------------- > Press <Ins> To view a partial listing enter a wild card: ---------------------------------------------------- Example: > MY*.* lists all files beginning with "MY" on the default directory To view a listing from another directory: ---------------------------------------------------- Example: > C:\DATA\*.* lists all files in C:\DATA <Esc> Menu <PgUp> Past Page Page 1 of 1 GRAPH --------------------------------------------------- * creates a disk file (.GRF) that can be used again to display, print, or edit a graph * the file contains the graph's specifications and identifies the location of the data * all other file types can be created from a .GRF file type * a graph can not be recreated exactly if the data in the data sheet(s) changes, and not at all if the data sheet(s) are destroyed. --------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 IMAGE ------------------------------------------------- * creates a disk file (.IMF) that can be used to display or print a graph * the SAVEd image file only contains a graphic image and can not be edited * only image files can be overlayed or added to another graph * only image files may be used in SCREEN SHOWS * a SAVEd image file can later be changed to an exportable file type under IMAGE FILE CONVERT. ------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 EXPORT -------------------------------------------------- * copies the graph in memory to a disk file that can NOT be used in Axum again * created file can only be used in other programs * other file types can be created from the graph in memory using FILE SAVE. -------------------------------------------------- File Type Extension Description ========= ========= ======================== HPGL .HPG Hewlett-Packard Graphic GEM .GEM Xerox PIC .PIC Lotus PICT file EPS .EPS Encapsulated PostScript TKF .TKF Tektronix Format ========= ========= ======================== <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 VIEW ------------------------------------------------ * displays on the screen a previously SAVEd image file (.IMF) * the image can not be edited but sections may enlarged and viewed. ------------------------------------------------ > Press <Alt Z> to zoom (enlarge an area) > Mark the lower left-hand corner and the upper right-hand corner of the viewed section to be enlarged by pressing <Enter> > Press <F10> to view ________ > Press <Esc> to exit | * <*> marks zoom | | area *________| <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 CONVERT -------------------------------------------------- * create a new file format from a previously SAVEd image file (.IMF) * does not change or erase the original image file * the created file may not be used in Axum. -------------------------------------------------- When CONVERT is chosen a menu appears: ------------------------------------------ PIC Lotus picture file EPS Encapsulated PostScript HPGL Hewlett-Packard Graphic Language GEM Xerox GEM TKF Tektronix format ------------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 PRINT ------------------------------------------------ * output to a printer/plotter a previously SAVEd image file (.IMF). ------------------------------------------------ RELATED OPTIONS ------------------------------------------------ PRINT prints the graph currently in memory ------------------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 NONE -------------------------------------------------- * turns a specified PROTECTed AREA off * objects placed within the area would now be super-imposed on other figures * the image file specified under PROTECT AREA will be removed from the graph. -------------------------------------------------- > Press <Y> for yes and the Protected Area is turned off; or > Press <N> for and the Protected is unchanged <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 EDIT ------------------------------------------------ * change, delete, or add to the list of image files (.IMF) that will be used in a SCREEN SHOW. ------------------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 SAVE ------------------------------------------------- * store the SCREEN SHOW specifications to a disk file (.SCR) * only the names of image files (.IMF) and their respective display times are stored in a SCREEN SHOW file * all image files listed in a screen show file must be present (in the directory) for any part of the screen show to operate. ------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 LOAD ------------------------------------------------ * retrieve a previously saved SCREEN SHOW to be EDITed or REPLAYed * SCREEN SHOW files have the extension .SCR * overwrites the current image file list in memory with those from disk. ------------------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 REPLAY and DEMO ------------------------------------------------ * perform the SCREEN SHOW in memory * timing of the slides may be pre-set; or each new slide may be started by pressing <Enter> * all image files (.IMF) specified for a SCREEN SHOW must already exist * if DEMO is selected the SCREEN SHOW will be re-run continuously; or until the <Q> key is pressed. ------------------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit 9 Page 1 of 3 OVERRUN ----------------------------------------------------- * option allows you to chose whether a text or symbol that may be located atop a defined PROTECTED AREA will be: Yes - added into the PROTECTED AREA; or No - will be blocked out by the PROTECTED AREA * a PROTECTED AREA is a defined rectangular region on the graph that erases everything beneath it, and may have text, symbols, and images added to it. ----------------------------------------------------- > Type <Y> to flow into the protected area or <N> to be blocked out by the area or use the left and right arrow keys to enter YES or NO <Esc> Exit <PgDn> Next Page Page 2 of 3 Example of a line passing through a PROTECTED AREA when OVERRUN-Y for YES is selected. .......................................... : : : | x x : : | x x x : : | x x x x x : : | x ............... : : | x <-------------------- : : | x : Protected : : : | x x x: Area : : : | x x x x:.............: : : | x x x x x x x x x : : |__x__x__x__x__x__x__x__x__x__ : :........................................: <Esc> Exit <PgDn> Next Page <PgUp> Past Page Page 3 of 3 Example of a line passing through a PROTECTED AREA when OVERRUN-N for NO is selected. .......................................... : : : | x x : : | x x x : : | x x x x x : : | x ............... : : | x <---: :--- : : | x : Protected : : : | x x x: Area : : : | x x x x:.............: : : | x x x x x x x x x : : |__x__x__x__x__x__x__x__x__x__ : :........................................: <Esc> Exit <PgUp> Past Page Page 1 of 1 PROTECT LEGEND --------------------------------------------------- * will place the graph's LEGEND in a PROTECTed AREA * the size of the PROTECTed AREA will be adjusted to fit the specifications of the LEGEND * LEGEND specifications are edited under LEGEND in the TEXT/SYMBOLS submenu and include: font, color, text, size and location. --------------------------------------------------- > Press <Y> for yes and the graph's legend will be placed in a Protected Area; or > Press <N> for no <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 2 PROTECT IMAGE -------------------------------------------------- * places one image file (.IMF) in a PROTECTed AREA * the imported image is adjusted to fit the area size specifications * the imported image may be rotated 90 degrees to the right * if you wish to place more than one image in a PROTECTed AREA first size the area under USER SPEC PROTECT AREA and then import and locate the images under OVERLAY IMAGE. -------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit <PgDn> Next Page Page 2 of 2 PROTECT IMAGE form: -------------------------------------------------- File image file (.IMF) name Units relative INCHes or AXES data units X,Y lower left-hand corner of PROTECTed AREA Height height of PROTECTED AREA in ins. or cm Rotate turn graph 90 degrees to the left Box? draw a box around the Image area -------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit <PgUp> Past Page Page 1 of 1 PROTECTED AREA -------------------------------------------------- * define a rectangular region on the graph that erases everything beneath it. -------------------------------------------------- PROTECT AREA form: -------------------------------------------------- Units relative INChes or AXES data units X,Y lower left-hand corner of PROTECTed AREA Height height of PROTECTED AREA in inch or cm Width width of PROTECTED AREA in inch or cm Box? draw a box around the PROTECTED AREA -------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 CHOOSE FONTS -------------------------------------------------- * select up to four different fonts (conserve memory by selecting only one type) * each font selected is assigned a number (1-4) * the assigned font may be changed within a line of text by using one of these in-text codes: \1 \2 \3 \4 -------------------------------------------------- Example Results ================= ============================== Age \2vs\1Sex displays Age in default font displays vs in font #2 displays Sex in font #1 <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 2 UNITS --------------------------------------------------- * identify units of measure that will be used for X,Y,Z as relative INches(or CentiMeters) or AXES data units * AXES units will refer to X,Y,Z coordinate locations on the graph's axes * INCH(or CM) units will refer to an actual measured distance relative to the display area size * an object positioned or sized using AXES units will change position and size if the scaling of an axis is changed, while objects positioned or sized using IN(CM) will remain unchanged * set the default for INCH or CM under GRAPH SPECS. --------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit <PgDn> Next Page Page 2 of 2 Example: Define the lower left-hand corner of a PROTECTed AREA in AXES and IN units 6.89"............................ AXES vs INches : | : ------ -------- 5.16 : 2 + ...... : X = 5 X = 3.25 : | :AREA: : 3.44 : 1 + :....: : Y = 1 Y = 3.44 : _|_________________ : 1.72 : | | | | : : 0 5 10 15 : 0 :..........................: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9" <Esc> Exit <PgUp> Past Page Page 1 of 1 FONTS -------------------------------------------------- * display text samples from the 21 font styles. -------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 2 TEXT SPACING -------------------------------------------------- * adjustments for character spacing, sub- & super- scripts height and size may be changed from their default values and used throughout the graph * adjustments for character widening, skewing, and thickness are set here, but only implemented through the use of in-text codes. -------------------------------------------------- Adjustment Codes Example ========== ===== ======= Widening ^ ^Wider^ Skewing ` `Tilt` Thicken # #Thicken# Subscript ][ Low]er[ Superscript [] High[er] <Esc> Exit <PgDn> Next Page Page 2 of 2 TEXT SPACING form: --------------------------------------------------- Widening character size may be widened/thinned Skewing character may be tilted left or right Thickness character may be made thicker Spacing distance between characters Height super- & subscripted characters are made smaller than normal characters Shift super- & subscripted characters are raised or lowered --------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit <PgUp> Past Page Page 1 of 1 WIDENING FACTOR -------------------------------------------------- * specifies the multiplying factor to be used to change the width of text characters * values must be > 0 and < 3 * the default value is 1 and results in no widen- ing of the text character * widening factors are set here, but only imple- mented through the use of an in-text code <^>. -------------------------------------------------- Example Result =================== ========================= The ^Ratio^ of ... the characters in the word Ratio would be wider than the other characters <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 SKEWING FACTOR -------------------------------------------------- * specifies the amount and direction of tilt that a text character will have * values may range >= -3.0 and <= 3.0, with 0 being an upright character, (-) values tilt left, and (+) values tilt right * skewing factors are set here, but only imple- mented through the use of an in-text code <`>. -------------------------------------------------- Example Result =================== ========================= The `Ratio` of ... the characters in the word Ratio would be tilted while the other characters would not <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 THICKNESS FACTOR -------------------------------------------------- * specifies the width of the lines used to make text characters * values may range > 0 and <= 10, with 5 or less being recommended * thickening factors are set here, but only imple- mented through the use of an in-text code <#>. -------------------------------------------------- Example Result =================== ========================= The #Ratio# of ... the characters in the word Ratio would be thicker than the other characters <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 CHARACTER SPACING -------------------------------------------------- * is the amount space to appear between each char- acter and is relative to the size of the text character * values may range > 0 and <= 10, the default is 0 * value given here is used in all the text, throughout the graph. -------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 Character Adjustment for Super- & Subscripting --------------------------------------------------- HEIGHT MULTIPLIER - the characters at each level of scripting are made smaller by multiplying this value (default is .75) times the normal character size. A value of 1 would yield no character size change at all. Range: >0 and <= 4.0 SHIFT MULTIPLIER - the characters at each level of scripting are raised or lowered by multiplying this value (default is .6) times the normal char- acter height. A larger value will increase the amount of character raising/lowering. Range: >0 and <= 4.0 --------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 CREATE ------------------------------------------------ * list the image files (.IMF) and the amount of time that each image will be displayed for a SCREEN SHOW * will erase from memory any previous SCREEN SHOW image file list. ------------------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 TEXT ------------------------------------------------- * enter any combination of characters * maximum of 75 characters may be entered * in-text codes may be used to change: Font \1 \2 \3 \4 Color |0| |1| |2| ... |15| Skew ` `tilt` Widen ^ ^widen^ Thicken # #thicken# Subscript ][ water is H]2[O Superscript [] x cubed is X[3] * to actually print one of the in-text code characters \|`^#][ you must precede their use with the <@> character. ------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 COLOR ------------------------------------------------ * select a color from the COLOR menu to be used for the symbol, text, or object specified in the data entry form * to change a color within the text use in-text codes of: |0| |1| |2| |3| ... |15| ------------------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 FONT ------------------------------------------------ * select one of the four specified fonts from the FONT menu to be used for the text specified in the data entry form * to change a font within the text use in-text codes of: \1 \2 \3 \4 * to change the 4 fonts listed in the FONT menu select CHOOSE FONTS under the FONT/SPACING menu * to view one of the 21 available fonts select FONTS from the STYLES menu. ------------------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 ROTATE ------------------------------------------------- * will turn the image 90 degrees to the right when <Y> for yes is specified. ------------------------------------------------- > Press <Y> for yes and the image will rotated degrees; or > Press <N> for no and the image will remain in its regular orientation <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 X,Y ------------------------------------------------- * specify the desired location of the lower left- hand corner of the image * the X value is the horizontal and the Y value is the vertical for determining the location * if UNITS are relative INCHes(or CM) the X,Y values must be positive, and are measured from the lower left-hand corner of the dis- play area (NOT the axes origin) * if UNITS are AXES units the X,Y values should be within the ranges already specified for each axis. ------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 HEIGHT ------------------------------------------------- * desired for the image is specified in relative INCHes or CentiMeters * image width is calculated automatically to maintain the same Height/Width ratio as the original image. ------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 2 IN or CM --------------------------------------------------- * identify units of measure that will be used for X,Y,Z as relative INches(or CentiMeters) * INch(or CM) units will refer to an actual measured distance relative to the display area size * if a location is to be determined, measurement is from the lower left-hand corner of the display area (NOT the axes origin), and the X,Y,Z values specified must be positive * set the default for INCH or CM under GRAPH SPECS. --------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit <PgDn> Next Page Page 2 of 2 USEFUL TERMS ------------------------------------------------- relative measurements (IN,CM) - all measurement on the graph is relative to the display area (6.855" height x 9" width). If the defined dis- play area is shrunk the size of a relative IN or CM is also reduced. For example, a display area of 3.427" x 4.5" (-50%) would mean that a 2" specification would yield a 1" actual measurement on the graph. ------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit <PgUp> Past Page Page 1 of 1 AXES ------------------------------------------------- * is a unit of measure that will refer to X,Y,Z coordinate locations on the graph's axes * the values used for X,Y,Z should be within the ranges already specified for each axis. ------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 X,Y ------------------------------------------------- * specify the desired location of the lower left- hand corner of the PROTECTed AREA * the X value is the horizontal and the Y value is the vertical for determining the location * if UNITS are relative INCH(or CM) the X,Y values must be positive, and are measured from the lower left-hand corner of the display area (NOT the axes origin) * if UNITS are AXES units the X,Y values should be within the ranges already specified for each axis. ------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 HEIGHT and WIDTH ------------------------------------------------- * desired for the PROTECTed AREA is specified in relative INCHes or CentiMeters * dimensions for the PROTECTed AREA must be smaller than the overall DISPLAY AREA defined under PAGE LAYOUT. ------------------------------------------------- relative measurements - all measurement on the graph is relative to the display area (6.855" height x 9" width). If the defined display area is shrunk the size of a relative INCH is also reduced. For example, a display area of 3.427" x 4.5" (-50%) would mean that a 2" specification would yield a 1" actual measurement on the graph. <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 X,Y -------------------------------------------------- * specify the desired location for the starting point of the title * the X value is the horizontal and the Y value is the vertical for determining the location * values must be positive, and are measured from the lower left-hand corner of the display area (NOT the axes origin) * may enter AUTO for either or both of the X,Y values, if AUTO is used for both X,Y the title will be centered very near the axis. -------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 HEIGHT ------------------------------------------------- * desired for the text characters, or symbols, or numbers are specified in relative INCHes or CentiMeters. ------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 NUMBER or PERCENTAGE ---------------------------------------------------- * specify the number's format for the axes * select from the NUMBER menu the desired number display format * display PRECISION is specified after NUMBER * may be different for each axis. ---------------------------------------------------- NUMBER menu: ---------------------------------------------------- Decimal decimal form 226.2 Scientific exponential form 2.262E2 Mixed shortest of decimal or scientific Auto number format & precision created automatically ---------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 PRECISION ---------------------------------------------------- * sets the number of digits to the right of the decimal that will be displayed when numbering the axes or lines * must be an integer from 0 to 7, inclusive. ---------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 HEIGHT ---------------------------------------------------- * desired for the numbers used to label the axes is specified in relative INCHes or CentiMeters * of the number labels is the same for both the X and Y axes. ---------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 UPRIGHT NUMBERS on Y-Axis ---------------------------------------------------- * specify the position of the numbers labeling the Y-axis. ---------------------------------------------------- > Type <Y> or <N> or use the left and right arrow keys to indicate your YES or NO preference Upright Yes Upright No ============ ========== Y 0 100 : ...........Y 100 : : : : Axes rotated for better 0 :........X : visual example only! X <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 FRAME ------------------------------------------------- * a FRAME will add a second X & Y axis to the graph, thus making it a closed box * ticks may be placed on the second X & Y axes the same way they are specified for the primary X & Y axes. ------------------------------------------------- > Type <Y> or <N> or use the left and right arrow keys to enter your YES or NO preference ........... yes <FRAME> yes .......... : ' ' ' -: yes <TICKS> no : : : -: : : :.........: :........: <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 ROTATE ------------------------------------------------- * specifies the output orientation of the graph. ------------------------------------------------- > Type <Y> to change the Page Layout orientation 90 degrees (vertical display), or > Type <N> to leave the Page Layout in its default, horizontal display (9" width by 6.855" height) <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 TICKS ------------------------------------------------- * are the subdivision markers which appear on the inside of the X & Y axes * may also appear on the second X & Y axes if a FRAME is specified * subdivisions may be specified by either the total NUMBER of intervals desired on an axis or by a specific axis (SIZE) increment * must be a positive integer value, zero may be used when you wish no tick marks * number labels will only appear at major sub- division ticks, a zero value would result in no numbering of an axis. ------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit + Page 1 of 2 NUMBER/SIZE ---------------------------------------------------- * major TICK subdivisions may be specified by either the total NUMBER of intervals desired on an axis or by a specific axis unit (SIZE) increment * minor TICKs are the subdivisions between major TICKS and are only specified by the total NUMBER desired (only available for 2D axes). ---------------------------------------------------- > Press <N> for NUMBER or <S> for SIZE or use the left and right arrow keys to toggle to your preference <Esc> Exit <PgDn> Next Page Page 2 of 2 Example of major ticks on the Y-axis as specified: by NUMBER by SIZE Tick Interval = 5 Tick Interval = 20 100 :- 100 :- 80 :- 80 :- 60 :- 60 :- 40 :- 40 :- 20 :- 20 :- :............ :............ <Esc> Exit <PgUp> Past Page Page 1 of 1 GRID TYPE ------------------------------------------------- * GRIDS are the lines which may be drawn across or down a graph extending from TICK marks * GRIDS may be specified for either or both axes and for major and/or minor subdivisions. ------------------------------------------------- > Select from the GRID menu one of the 9 grids you prefer, or NONE to not have a GRID. :-|-|-|-| DOTTED :- NONE :-|-|-|-| :- :-|-|-|-| :- :.|.|.|.| :.|.|.|.| <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 AXES SIZE ------------------------------------------------ * specify the height and width of the axes in relative units. ------------------------------------------------ relative measurements (IN,CM) - all measurement on the graph is relative to the display area (6.855" height x 9" width). If the defined dis- play area is shrunk the size of a relative IN or CM is also reduced. For example, a display area of 3.427" x 4.5" (-50%) would mean that a 2" specification would yield a 1" actual measurement on the graph. <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 2 AXES POSITION ------------------------------------------------ * identifies the origin of the axes relative to the lower left-hand corner of the defined display area for 2D axes, and for Polar axes it identifies the lower left-hand corner of the plot area * floating axes may be creating by changing the X & Y axis position offset values * measures are in relative (INches or CM). ------------------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit <PgDn> Next Page Page 2 of 2 Example of origin position specs within a display area. 6.85"............................ Relative Inches : | : ----------------- 5.16 : | : horizontal = 2.00 : | : 3.44 : | : vertical = 1.65 : | : 1.72 : _|_________________ : : | : 0 :..........................: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9" <Esc> Exit <PgUp> Past Page Page 1 of 1 Cross Axes | Yes | No ----|---- | | |_______ Draw Axes | Yes No | |_______ Right Y-axis | Yes | | No | | | |______| |_______ <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 AXES RANGE ------------------------------------------------ * specify the range of data values to be dis- played on each axis * may use AUTO to have the axis range determined by the highest (maximum) and/or lowest (minimum) data values * the scaling of each axis may be different than any other. ------------------------------------------------ > Type a numeric value; or > Press <Ins> for AUTO scaling <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 2 TICKS ------------------------------------------------- * are the subdivision markers which appear on the inside of the X, Y, & Z axes * subdivisions may be specified by either the total NUMBER of intervals desired on an axis or by a specific axis SIZE increment * must be a positive integer value, zero may be used when you wish no tick marks * number labels will appear at each subdivision tick, a zero value would result in no number- ing of an axis. ------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit <PgDn> Next Page Page 2 of 2 Example of major ticks on the Y-axis as specified: by NUMBER by SIZE Tick Interval = 5 Tick Interval = 20 100 :- 100 :- 80 :- 80 :- 60 :- 60 :- 40 :- 40 :- 20 :- 20 :- :............ :............ <Esc> Exit <PgUp> Past Page Page 1 of 1 DRAW WORKBOX ------------------------------------------------ * a WORKBOX can be added that will place a 3D frame about the graph, thus making it a closed box. ------------------------------------------------- > Type <Y> to display the workbox or <N> to hide the workbox or use the left and right arrow keys to enter your YES or NO preference <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 OVERWRITE (Y/N)? ------------------------------------------------ * the file name you are trying to create on disk or in memory already exist. ------------------------------------------------ > Press <Y> and the new information will replace what is currently in the named file; or * * * WARNING: Data may be lost forever! * * * > Press <N> to stop. You may wish to rename the file on disk or the file you are creating. <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 SIZE WORKBOX ------------------------------------------------ * the size and shape of the WORKBOX determines the relative lengths of the X,Y, & Z axes on the graph * X, Y, & Z may range from >0 to 10,000 * specify X,Y, & Z equal to 1 if you want the the WORKBOX to be a cube * specify X & Y equal to 1, Z=2 if you want the z-axis to be twice as long as the X & Y axes. ------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 AXES UNITS ------------------------------------------------- * specify the VIEWPOINT location in AXES Units * will override Workbox and Spherical units if previously specified * the VIEWPOINT must be outside the WORKBOX and preferably above the XY plane * the X value is the position on the X-axis, the Y value is the position of the Y-axis, and Z is the position on the Z-axis. ------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 WORKBOX UNITS ------------------------------------------------ * specify the VIEWPOINT location in WorkBox Units * will override Axes and Spherical units if previously specified * workbox X, Y, & Z measures are relative to the X, Y, & Z axes measures on the graph * the VIEWPOINT must be outside the WORKBOX and preferably above the XY plane. ------------------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 SPHERICAL COORDINATES ------------------------------------------------ * specify the VIEWPOINT location in SPHERICAL coordinate units * will override Axes and Workbox units if previously specified * the VIEWPOINT must be outside the WORKBOX and preferably above the XY plane. ------------------------------------------------ "observers" position relative to the: ------------------------------------------ Angle to Z-axis 0-360 degrees Angle from X-axis 0-360 degrees Distance to center workbox units ------------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 HIDE ------------------------------------------------ * temporarily removes or displays the specified text or symbol from the graph. ------------------------------------------------ > Press <Y> for yes to hide the object; or > Press <N> for no to display the object <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 BOX SPECIFICATION ------------------------------------------------ * allows you to change the default legend box. ------------------------------------------------ LEGEND BOX ---------------------------------------------------- Draw Box draws lines of box? (yes or no) Box Color color of lines surrounding legend Box Margin distance between box lines and text Sample Length amount of symbol/line pattern to show Vertical Spac. distance between each legend line Middle Spacing distance between the text and sample symbol/line pattern on each line ---------------------------------------------------- > Press <Enter> to change the default values <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 SAMPLES ---------------------------------------------------- * specify the type of symbol, line, pattern, solid, or dither to be displayed in the legend * may select only one object from the SAMPLES menu to be used. ---------------------------------------------------- SAMPLES menu: ------------------------------------------ Symbol box, circle, triangle, cross ... Line solid, short dotted, ... Pattern diagonal lines, cross-hatching... Solid square filled with specified color Dither ------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 FILE -------------------------------------------------------------------- LOAD retrieves an Axum graph file (.GRF) from disk SAVE copy information about the graph in memory to a disk file (.GRF) that can be used again in Axum EXPORT copy information about the graph in memory to a disk file that can be used in other programs DELETE remove the file specified from the disk -------------------------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 DELETE ------------------------------------------------- * permanently removes any Graph (.GRF) or Image (.IMF) file specified from disk. ------------------------------------------------- When DELETE is chosen a menu appears: ......... : Graph : : Image : :.......: > Select the file type to be deleted <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 2 SAVE --------------------------------------------------- * copy information about the graph in memory to a disk file * 2 different file types can be created under SAVE and it is very important to select a file type based on your future needs * other file types can be created from the graph in memory using FILE EXPORT. ---------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit <PgDn> Next Page Page 2 of 2 Save as a GRAPH (.GRF extension) ---------------------------------------------------- Pro: most versatile, all other file types can be created from a .GRF file, the graph can be edited and printed, creates the smallest file size Con: graph can not be recreated exactly if the data in the data sheet(s) changes, and not at all if the data sheet(s) are destroyed ---------------------------------------------------- Save as a IMAGE (.IMF extension) ---------------------------------------------------- Pro: the image may be viewed, printed, & overlayed will always be the same; may later be converted to other exportable file types Con: the image can not be edited or changed, large file ---------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit <PgUp> Past Page Page 1 of 1 LEGEND BOX MARGIN ------------------------------------------------- * is the distance between the lines of the legend box and the text contained within, measured in relative cm or inches. ------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 LEGEND BOX SPACING ------------------------------------------------ Vertical Spacing - distance between each line of legend information, measured relative to the text height specified, e.g. a value of 2 yields double spacing. The de- fault value is 1.6 Middle Spacing - distance between the sample line/symbol/pattern and the associated descriptive text, measured in relative cm or inches (range 0 - 2") ------------------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 SAMPLE LENGTH ------------------------------------------------ * specify the length of the sample line, symbol, pattern, solid, or dither to be used * measurement is in relative cm or inches. ------------------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 ANGLE ------------------------------------------------ * specify the angle of the text/symbol to be displayed * units of measure are in degrees 0-360, an angle of zero degrees would result in a horizontal image. ------------------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 SYMBOL TYPE ------------------------------------------------ * specify a single character shape to be used * when SYMBOL is chosen a menu appears contain- ing a list of the available symbol types * altering symbol height is possible and thus an unlimited symbol set may be created. ------------------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 LINE TYPE ------------------------------------------------ * specify a single line shape to be used. ------------------------------------------------ When LINE is chosen a menu appears: ----------------------------------- Solid unbroken line Dots . . . . . . . . Dot Dash ._._._._._._._. Short Dash - - - - - - - - Long Dash ---- ---- ---- ---- Dot Dot Dash .._.._.._.._.._ Alt Dash --- -- --- -- --- Med Dash -- -- -- -- -- -- Tiny Dash .......... ----------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 Two Point Line Location ------------------------------------------------- * specify the two end points of the desired line Xbeg, Ybeg - location of one end point Xend, Yend - location of second end point * the X value is the horizontal and the Y value is the vertical for determining the location * if UNITS are relative INCHes(or CM) the X,Y values must be positive, and are measured from the lower left-hand corner of the dis- play area (NOT the axes origin) * if UNITS are AXES units the X,Y values should be within the ranges already specified for each axis ------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 Arc Line Location --------------------------------------------------- * specify the center and the radius of the circle defining the arc Xctr, Yctr - coordinate location of center Radius - of the circle defining the arc * the X value is the horizontal and the Y value is the vertical for determining the location * if UNITS are relative INCHes(or CM) the X,Y values must be positive, and are measured from the lower left-hand corner of the dis- play area (NOT the axes origin) * if UNITS are AXES units the X,Y values should be within the ranges already specified for each axis. --------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 Arc Size ------------------------------------------------- * specify the two end points of the desired arc <beg - angle location of one end point <end - angle location of second end point * measurements are in degrees, 0-360 -------------------------------------------------- 90 | | 180 ---- * ---- 0 or 360 | | 270 <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 2 Example Radial Line Specifications: -------------------------------------------------- Units Axes * Xctr,Yctr = 17,10 : Angle = 180 20 : Start = 6 : End = 11 15 : : 10 : ===== * : 5 : :..,..,..,..,..,... 0 3 6 9 12 15 --------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit <PgDn> Next Page Page 2 of 2 Radial Line --------------------------------------------------- * specify the center position for the start of the angle to be created Xctr, Yctr - coordinate location of center * the X value is the horizontal and the Y value is the vertical for determining the location * if UNITS are relative INCHes(or CM) the X,Y values must be positive, and are measured from the lower left-hand corner of the dis- play area (NOT the axes origin) * if UNITS are AXES units the X,Y values should be within the ranges already specified for each axis --------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit <PgUp> Past Page Page 1 of 1 HEAD ------------------------------------------------- * specify the type, size and location of the ends of each arrow. ------------------------------------------------- When HEAD is specified a data entry form appears: --------------------------------------------------- Type style of head (solid, open, closed) Location head(s) to be placed at which end of line Length length of head in relative inches or cm Width width of head in relative inches or cm --------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 TYPE ------------------------------------------------- * specify the type of arrow head to be used. ------------------------------------------------- When TYPE is chosen a menu appears: ----------------------------------- Solid <|---- (solid point) White <|---- (hollow point) Open <----- Closed <-|---- ----------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 LOCATION ------------------------------------------------- * specify which end of the line the arrow head is to be placed. ------------------------------------------------- When LOCATION is specified a menu appears: ----------------------------------- Beg. at the Xbeg,Ybeg location End at the Xend,Yend location Both place an arrow at both end None do not add heads to the line ----------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 LENGTH and WIDTH ------------------------------------------------- * specify size of the arrow head in relative inches or centimeters * a recommended ratio of Length:Width is 2:1, so that an arrow's length will be twice its width. ------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit gu Page 1 of 2 Error Bar Coordinate Locations --------------------------------------------- (X,Ymax) * | | (Xmin,Y) *---+---* (Xmax,Y) | | | * (X,Ymin) --------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit <PgDn> Next Page Page 2 of 2 Error Bar Location ------------------------------------------------- * specify the size and desired location for the error bars * the X value is the horizontal and the Y value is the vertical for determining the location * AXES units are used for the X,Y values and should be within the ranges already specified for each axis. ------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit <PgUp> Past Page Page 1 of 1 Use Right Axis # ---------------------------------------------------- * identify the plot number when the right Y-axis scaling is to be used in place of the left Y-axis * range 0-65, where a 0 value indicates that the right Y-axis is never used. ---------------------------------------------------- RELATED INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------------- Plot # is assigned in the PLOT ATTRIBUTES form ---------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 POLAR AXES SPECS ------------------------------------------------ * specify color, position and size of the axes. ------------------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 TICKS/GRIDS for POLAR AXES ------------------------------------------------- * identify type and quantity of grids to be drawn * two types of grids may be drawn about a polar axis: Circle set of concentric circles drawn about the axis Spoke set of radial lines projected from the axis through the circle grids ------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 NUMBERING POLAR AXES ---------------------------------------------------- * specify the size, color, and angle of the numbers that will label the axes * specify the number's format * font 1 will be used to display the labels. ---------------------------------------------------- NUMBERING entry form: ---------------------------------------------------- Label Type specify display number format or select a column of data to be used Label Color select a color from the COLOR menu to use for the number labels Label Height specify number height in relative INCH(CM) ---------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 WIDTH and HEIGHT -------------------------------------------------- * size desired for the DISPLAY AREA is specified in INCHes or CentiMeters * all measurements on the graph are "relative" to the maximum DISPLAY AREA of: 17.41 cm or 6.855" height 22.86 cm or 9.000" width If the defined display area is shrunk the size of all relative measures also are reduced. * either height or width may be auto-scaled to the other measure, so that the width to height ratio is maintained by pressing <Ins>. -------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 POSITION ------------------------------------------------- * specify the desired location of the lower left- hand corner of the DISPLAY AREA * the horizontal and vertical shift values are used as (X,Y) coordinates in defining the low- er left-hand corner of the display area and are measured from the lower left-hand corner of the maximum display area * relative INCH(or CM) are used to measure * values must be positive, and within the limits of the maximum display area (9" x 6.855"). ------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 BOXES ------------------------------------------------- * select to have a box drawn around the maximum display area and the possibly smaller, user- defined display area * specify a color for each box. ------------------------------------------------- > Press <Y> to have a box drawn, or > Press <N> to not a box drawn around the area <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 DISPLAY TIME ------------------------------------------------- * is the amount time, in seconds, that the image file will be displayed on the monitor * may be manually controlled at run-time by pressing <Enter> to proceed to the next slide if AUTO display time has been selected. ------------------------------------------------- > Type the a numeric value; or > Press <Ins> for AUTO and the display of this image will be controlled at the keyboard <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 Xbeg,Xend ------------------------------------------------- * specifies the length of the radial line that will drawn from Xctr,Yctr center point * Xbeg is the distance out from Xctr,Yctr where the line will begin to be drawn * Xend is the distance out from Xctr,Yctr where the line will end * are measured in X-axis UNITs or relative INCHes dependent upon which is specified. -------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 ANGLE ------------------------------------------------- * specifies the tilt of the radial line that will drawn from Xctr,Yctr(*) * is measured in degrees, range 0-360. -------------------------------------------------- 90 | | 180 ---- * ---- 0 or 360 | | 270 <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 DATA TYPE ---------------------------------------------------- * specify the type of data to be plotted on Polar axes. ---------------------------------------------------- When Data Type is chosen a menu appears: ------------------------------- Linear linear data Log logarithmic data dB decibel data -------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 RADIUS MAXIMUM & MINIMUM ------------------------------------------------ * specify the range of data values to be plotted on the polar axes. ------------------------------------------------ > Type a numeric value; or > Press <Ins> or type AUTO to have the radius of a Polar plot based on the minimum and maximum data values found in the data column (X) under GRAPH SPECS <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 CIRCLE GRIDS for POLAR AXES ------------------------------------------------- * are a set of concentric circles drawn about the plot axis * specify the type of line * specify either the interval distance (axes units) between the circles or the total number of circle grid lines to be drawn. Once a value is entered for NUMBER of circle grids the INTERVAL between grids value will change to AUTO and visa versa. ------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 SPOKE GRIDS for POLAR AXES ------------------------------------------------- * are a set of radial lines projected from the axis through the circle grids * specify the type of line * specify either the interval angle (degrees) or the number of radial lines to be drawn. Once a value is entered for NUMBER of spoke grids the ANGLE between the spokes value will change to AUTO and visa versa. ------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 LABEL TYPE ---------------------------------------------------- * specify the type of labels to be placed at the major tick marks on the axis * if no labels are desire select NONE. ---------------------------------------------------- When Label Type is chosen a menu appears: ----------------------------------------- Numbers decimal, mixed, or scientific Column specify a column of data to be used to label axis None no labels to be drawn ----------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 COLUMN ------------------------------------------------ * the name or number of a column. ------------------------------------------------ > Type in the column name or number; or > Press <Ins> for a list of column names in the current data sheet, mark a single selection by pressing <Enter>. Examples: DATA2\1 column 1 in data sheet DATA2 AGE column AGE in current data sheet DS5\L_NAME column L_NAME in data sheet DS5 <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 PATTERN ------------------------------------------------ * specify a single pattern type to be used * there are 16 patterns available * view the patterns in STYLES. ------------------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 DITHER ------------------------------------------------ * specify a single pattern from the list * 125 patterns are available * view the dither patterns in STYLES. ------------------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 SOLID ------------------------------------------------ * a rectangular box filled with a specified color. ------------------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 LINE TYPE ------------------------------------------------ * specify the type of line to be drawn and the width of line. ------------------------------------------------ When a LINE TYPE is chosen a menu appears: ------------------------------------------------ Line Type select a line type from the menu Line Width enter number between 1 and 50 to increase line thickness ------------------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 LINE WIDTH ------------------------------------------------ * specify the width of the line to be drawn * range is 1 to 99, a setting of 45 would yield a line approximately 0.1 inch in width. ------------------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 PAGE SIZE -------------------------------------------------- > Type <F> to have the graph printed on a Full page size; or > Type <H> to have the graph printed on a HALF page size -------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 PAGE RESOLUTION -------------------------------------------------- > Type <M> to have the graph printed in a MEDIUM, or draft resolution mode; or > Type <H> to have the graph printed in the HIGHest resolution possible -------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 STYLES -------------------------------------------------------------------- * option to view samples of text fonts, colors, patterns, dithers, fills, symbols and line types used in Axum. -------------------------------------------------------------------- When STYLES is chosen a menu appears: -------------------------------------------------------------------- Colors 16 colors as they appear on your monitor Lines 16 lines used in lines, grids, arrows, & error bars Symbols 16 symbols used in plots and as extra text Patterns 16 patterns used in bar, histogram & pie graphs Fills 16 fills used in bar, histogram, & pie graphs Dithers 125 dithered patterns used in bar, histogram, & pie Fonts Upper upper-case letters from the 21 fonts Fonts Lower lower-case letters from the 21 fonts Fonts Number number characters (0-9) from the 21 fonts Fonts Other all non-number,letter characters from the 21 fonts -------------------------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 BOX ------------------------------------------------ * specify whether the X,Y coordinate data is to be used to create a line or a box. ------------------------------------------------ > Press <Y> for yes and the two X,Y coordinate locations will be used to draw a box --------* Xend,Yend | | Xbeg,Ybeg *-------- > Press <N> for no and the two X,Y coordinate locations will be used to draw a single line Xbeg,Ybeg *--------* Xend,Yend <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 X,Y ------------------------------------------------- * specify the desired location of the upper left- hand corner of the LEGEND box * the X value is the horizontal and the Y value is the vertical for determining the location * if UNITS are relative INCH(or CM) the X,Y values must be positive, and are measured from the lower left-hand corner of the display area (NOT the axes origin) * if UNITS are AXES units the X,Y values should be within the ranges already specified for each axis. ------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 COLUMN ---------------------------------------------------- * specify a column of data to be used to label the axis or pie chart slices * each axis may use a different column for labels or be labeled with NUMBERS * specified column may be either numeric or char- acter format * in-text codes may be used in the character column to produce subscripts, superscripts, font & color changes etc. ---------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 OTHER INFORMATION -------------------------------------------------- * may be specified about a particular plot type * contains menus and data entry forms which have intelligent defaults already established * may be specified for the following plot types: 2D and 3D spline 2D Projections Lowess Histograms Surface Box Plots Contour -------------------------------------------------- > Press <Enter> to change default settings <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 PLOT TYPE -------------------------------------------------- * the selection of one of the 9 axes types deter- mines which of the 24 plot types may and may not be combined on the graph * a menu will display all available PLOTs (those compatible with the previously selected AXES) * if a desired PLOT type is not displayed in the menu you must change the AXES TYPE to one which is compatible. -------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 AXES TYPE -------------------------------------------------- * a single axes type must be selected for each graph * the selection of one of the 9 axes types will determine which of the 24 plot types may and may not be combined on the graph * multiple axes types may be combined on a single page by OVERLAYing previously created graphic IMAGE files. -------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 DATA SHEET -------------------------------------------------- * specify the name of data sheet that contains the data to be graphed * if the data sheet is not already in memory it may be loaded automatically if the option is selected in data SETUP * if the data sheet is not in the current path you may change the path under SETUP. -------------------------------------------------- > Type in the name of the data sheet; or > Press <Ins> for a list of open data sheets, mark a single selection by pressing <Enter> <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 2 X COLUMN -------------------------------------------------- * all plot types require a X column of data be specified (exception: single BOX plot) * enter a column name or number. -------------------------------------------------- X Column meaning for special plots ------------------------------------------- Box-single no specification required Box-grouped group column Smith-reflection length Smith-impedance resistance Polar radius -------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit <PgDn> Next Page Page 2 of 2 > Type in the column name or number; or > Press <Ins> for a list of column names in the current data sheet, mark a single selection by pressing <Enter>. Examples: DATA2\1 col 1 in data sheet DATA2 AGE col AGE in current data sheet DS5\L_NAME col L_NAME in data sheet DS5 3 col 3 in current data sheet D1\3 col 3 in data sheet D1 <Esc> Exit <PgUp> Past Pagey Page 1 of 2 Y COLUMN -------------------------------------------------- * most plot types require one or more Y columns of data be specified (exceptions: Histogram and Pie) * enter a column name or number. -------------------------------------------------- Y Column meaning for special plots ------------------------------------------- Histogram, Pie no specification required High-Low-Avg average Smith-reflection angle (radians) Smith-impedance reactance Polar angle (radians) -------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit <PgDn> Next Page Page 2 of 2 > Type in the column name or number; or > Press <Ins> for a list of column names in the current data sheet, mark a single selection by pressing <Enter>. Examples: DATA2\1 col 1 in data sheet DATA2 AGE col AGE in current data sheet DS5\L_NAME col L_NAME in data sheet DS5 3 col 3 in current data sheet D1\3 col 3 in data sheet D1 <Esc> Exit <PgUp> Past Page Page 1 of 2 Z COLUMN -------------------------------------------------- * only 3D, contour, error bar, and high-low-avg plot types require one or more Z columns of data be specified * enter a column name or number. -------------------------------------------------- Z Column meaning for special plots ------------------------------------------- Error Bar std error up Bar w/ Error std error up High-Low-Avg high Smith-reflection distance Smith-impedance distance -------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit <PgDn> Next Page Page 2 of 2 > Type in the column name or number; or > Press <Ins> for a list of column names in the current data sheet, mark a single selection by pressing <Enter>. Examples: DATA2\1 col 1 in data sheet DATA2 AGE col AGE in current data sheet DS5\L_NAME col L_NAME in data sheet DS5 3 col 3 in current data sheet D1\3 col 3 in data sheet D1 <Esc> Exit <PgUp> Past Page Page 1 of 2 W COLUMN -------------------------------------------------- * only error bar and high-low-average plot types require a W column of data be specified * enter a single column name or number. -------------------------------------------------- W Column meaning for special plots ------------------------------------------- High-Low-Avg low Error Bar standard error down -------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit <PgDn> Next Page Page 2 of 2 > Type in the column name or number; or > Press <Ins> for a list of column names in the current data sheet, mark a single selection by pressing <Enter>. Examples: DATA2\1 col 1 in data sheet DATA2 AGE col AGE in current data sheet DS5\L_NAME col L_NAME in data sheet DS5 3 col 3 in current data sheet D1\3 col 3 in data sheet D1 <Esc> Exit <PgUp> Past Page Page 1 of 1 NUMBER OF NEW POINTS -------------------------------------------------- * specify the number of new points to be produced by smoothing * the greater the new points value the smoother the spline will be. -------------------------------------------------- > Enter a whole number between 1 and 8,000 <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 SLOPE -------------------------------------------------- * specify the beginning and ending slope values for the smoothed line * may use AUTO to have the initial and/or final slope values calculated automatically * values may range from minus infinity to plus infinity. -------------------------------------------------- > Type a numeric value; or | slope = 1 | / > Press <Ins> for AUTO slope |/_____ slope = 0 calculations |\ | \ | slope = -1 <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 NUMBER OF NEW POINTS -------------------------------------------------- * specify the number of new X and Y points to be created to produce the 3D spline smoothing * the greater the number of new points, the more heavily gridded (denser) the graph will be. -------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 MINIMUM and MAXIMUM -------------------------------------------------- * specify the range of x-column and y-column data to be used in the plot * values may be set automatically to include all data values by pressing <Ins>. -------------------------------------------------- > Type a numeric value; or > Press <Ins> for AUTO to have automatic calculation of the lowest and highest data values <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 LABEL TYPE ---------------------------------------------------- * specify the type of labels to be placed on the pie slices. ---------------------------------------------------- When Label Type is chosen a menu appears: ----------------------------------------- Numbers decimal, mixed, or scientific Percentage decimal, mixed, or scientific Column specify a column of data to be used to label axis ----------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 NUMBER X & Y GRIDS -------------------------------------------------- * specify the number of grid lines to be extended from the X or Y axis, this will be equal to the number of X & Y values in the data grid * values may be set automatically if the x,y data is not irregular by pressing <Ins> * minimum number of grid lines is 3. -------------------------------------------------- > Type a numeric value; or > Press <Ins> for AUTO to have automatic calculation <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 NUMBER OF ITERATIONS -------------------------------------------------- * the greater the value entered the less weight given to the outlying points on the plot. -------------------------------------------------- > Enter a whole number value <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 NUMBER OF NEW POINTS -------------------------------------------------- * the greater the value entered the smoother the created line will become. -------------------------------------------------- > Enter a whole number value <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 POINTS TO USE (fraction) -------------------------------------------------- * identifies the number of existing data points to be used in constructing the plot * the smaller the value entered, the more local the regression becomes * are determined by a fraction (0.01 - 0.99). -------------------------------------------------- > Enter a decimal fraction value <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 X MINIMUM & MAXIMUM -------------------------------------------------- * specify the lowest and highest box plot position along the x-axis * only grouped box plots require an x-axis maximum * for grouped box plots the minimum and maximum of the X (grouping) variable is used * for single box plots the value 1 is used * automatic x-axis position is available by using the <Ins> key. -------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 STEP MULTIPLIER -------------------------------------------------- * determines the length of the vertical lines which will extend from both ends of the box * is multiplied by the actual height of the box to establish a 'step' value (default is 1.5) * the upper vertical line length is dependent upon the highest data value that falls within the calculated step value * the lower vertical line length is dependent upon the lowest data value that falls within the calculated step value. -------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 BOX DATA -------------------------------------------------- * specify what fraction of the data that will be represented by the box * specification will determine the actual size of the box * the middle of the box will always be determined by using the median of the data values * default is 0.5 or 50% so that half data will be represented by the box. -------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 PROPORTIONAL WIDTH -------------------------------------------------- * calculates the width of each box plot based on group size Box Plot Width = SQRT(group Size) -------------------------------------------------- > Press <Y> for yes and each box plot's width will be determined based on the group size > Press <N> for no and each box plot's width will be the same size <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 MINIMUM & MAXIMUM -------------------------------------------------- * values establish the range of x-column data that will be plotted along the histogram's x-axis * values may be set automatically to include all data values by pressing <Ins>. -------------------------------------------------- > Type a numeric value; or > Press <Ins> for AUTO to have automatic calculation of the lowest and highest data values <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 INTERVAL -------------------------------------------------- * specify the data interval value for each bar on the histogram * if interval is specified NUM BARS is changed to AUTOmatic. -------------------------------------------------- > Enter a numeric value in either INTERVAL or NUM BARS, only one may be specified <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 NUMBER OF BARS -------------------------------------------------- * specify the number of histogram bars desired * if NUM BARS is specified INTERVAL is changed to AUTO. -------------------------------------------------- > Enter a numeric value in either INTERVAL or NUM BARS, only one may be specified <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 DENSITY/COUNTS -------------------------------------------------- * determines the height of the histogram bars. -------------------------------------------------- > Press <D> for density and the height of the bars is determined by the frequency distribution of the data; or > Press <C> for counts and the height of the bars is determined by the X-column data values <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 PROJECTION PLANE -------------------------------------------------- * is a 2D object that will be placed in a 3D space * either XY, XZ, or YZ may be selected * labels that match the 2D axis labels may be placed on the plane. -------------------------------------------------- Projection Plane Plane Position will be along the: ================ ================================= XY Z-axis XZ Y-axis YZ X-axis PLANE LABELS Press <Y> for yes or <N> for no <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 PLANE POSITION -------------------------------------------------- * specify the plane position in a 3D space by an axis unit measurement. -------------------------------------------------- Plane Position will be If Projection determined by the value Plane is: entered and used along the: ============= ========================== XY Z-axis XZ Y-axis YZ X-axis <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 PROJECTION GRID -------------------------------------------------- * the selected plane (XY, XZ, or YZ) may be drawn with a grid pattern (intersecting lines) * if a grid is desired the number of grid lines between tick marks may be specified (the higher the number of lines the more dense the grid becomes). -------------------------------------------------- GRID ON PLANE Press <Y> for yes or <N> for no GRID SUBDIVISIONS Enter a whole number <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 HIDDEN LINES -------------------------------------------------- * select whether to have the 3D lines visible. -------------------------------------------------- > Press <Y> for yes and the 3D lines are removed > Press <N> for no and all lines are displayed. _____ _____ / Y /| /| N /| /____/ | /_|__/ | | | / | |__|_| |____|/ |/___|/ <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 SYMBOL FREQUENCY ------------------------------------------------- * specify the frequency for displaying a data point with a symbol. ------------------------------------------------- > Enter a whole number Freq Value Display Results =========== ============= 0 no symbols displayed 1 symbols appear at every data point 2 symbols appear at every other point 5 symbols appear at every 5th point <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 CROP ------------------------------------------------- * may control plot size to within axes boundaries. ------------------------------------------------- > Press <Y> for yes and the plot will end within the bounds of the axes > Press <N> for no and the plot will continue beyond the axes if the data dictates | Plot# Crop (Y/N) Y |/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/1 1 N |\/\/\/\/\/\2 2 Y |___________ X <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 BY BAR ------------------------------------------------- * specify color and bar type for each individual bar * may select to have all bars the same color and or the same type * a bar may be left empty, or contain a solid, fill, dither, or pattern (you may view samples of these under STYLES). ------------------------------------------------- > Press <Enter> to change the default settings <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 BAR WIDTH ------------------------------------------------- * is specified as a fraction of the x-axis interval, range 0.1 to 1.0 * a value of 1.0 will result in Standard & Stacked Bars filling each interval & thus being side- by-side * a value of 1.0 will result in Grouped Bars fill- ing more than one interval * x-axis interval is specified under AXES. ------------------------------------------------- > Enter a decimal fraction <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 BAR GROUPING ------------------------------------------------- * select bar display orientation. ------------------------------------------------- Grouping Data Required | * ======== ============= | * * Standard X & Y columns same |_*_*_*__ length | # # Stacked # Y rows | # o o # groups = --------- | o * o # X rows |_*__*__*__ Grouped same as stacked | * o | *o *o o |_*o__*o__*o_ <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 BAR OFFSET ------------------------------------------------- * may be specified for Grouped Bars only * is specified as a fraction of the x-axis interval, range 0.0 to 1.0 * an offset value of 1 produces bars side-by-side, while a value of 0 produces all bar overlayed in the same x-axis space * x-axis interval is specified in 2D AXES SPEC. ------------------------------------------------- > Enter a decimal fraction <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 Change all bars/contours to the same color? ------------------------------------------------- > Press <Y> for yes and then select the desired color from the menu to be used for all bars or contour lines; or > Press <N> for no and specify each bar's content (or line's type) individually ------------------------------------------------- NOTE: If you select <Y> the color changes are immediately recorded in the form and your answer to the question is returned to <N> <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 Change all bars/lines to the same type? ------------------------------------------------- > Press <Y> for yes and then select the desired bar or line type from the menu to be used for all bars or contour lines; or > Press <N> for no and specify each bar or contour line may be individually modified ------------------------------------------------- NOTE: If you select <Y> the bar/line changes are immediately recorded in the form and your answer to the question is returned to <N> <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 BAR TYPE ------------------------------------------------- * select the contents for a bar * you may view the actual contents in STYLES. ------------------------------------------------- When BAR TYPE is chosen a menu appears: --------------------------------------- Empty X X X ::::: xxxxx / / / Solid single color ///// Fill (16 fills) \ \ \ Dither (125 dithers) \\\\\ --------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 BY CONTOUR ------------------------------------------------- * specify color and line type for each individual contour line * may select to have all lines the same color and or the same type. ------------------------------------------------- > Press <Enter> to change the default settings <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 LABEL FORMAT ------------------------------------------------- * specify the number's format for labeling ------------------------------------------------- When LABEL FORMAT is chosen a menu appears: ------------------------------------------------- Decimal decimal form 226.2 Scientific exponential form 2.34E02 Mixed shortest of decimal or scientific Auto number format & precision created automatically ------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 LABEL FREQUENCY ------------------------------------------------- * specify the frequency for displaying a label on the contour lines. ------------------------------------------------- > Enter a whole number Freq Value Display Results =========== ============= 0 no labels displayed 1 labels appear at every contour line 2 labels appear at every other line 5 labels appear at every 5th line <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 LEVELS COLUMN ------------------------------------------------- * specify a column of data that contains the list of values to be used to determine the contour levels that will be displayed * if the LEVELS COLUMN is specified it overrides the MIN, MAX, and NUMBER specifications ------------------------------------------------- > Enter a column name or number, for example: X1 column X1 in current data sheet \DATA1\X1 column X1 in data sheet DATA1 5 column 5 in current data sheet NOTE: data within the Levels Column must be in ascending order <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 Minimum, Maximum, & Number of Contours ------------------------------------------------- * specify the MIN, MAX, and Number values to be used to determine the contour levels that will be displayed * if the LEVELS COLUMN is specified it overrides the MIN, MAX, & NUMBER specifications * Number value must greater than 0. ------------------------------------------------- Min Max Number Contour lines at: === === ======== ======================= 10 100 10 10 20 30 40.. 100 50 60 2 50 60 500 4500 5 500 1500 2500 3500 4500 <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 NOTCHED (Y/N) ------------------------------------------------- * specify whether to notch (indent) the box at the location of the 95% confidence interval about the median. ------------------------------------------------- > Press <Y> for yes and the box or boxes will be notched in appearance > Press <N> for no <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 BOX WIDTH ------------------------------------------------- * is specified as a fraction of the x-axis interval, range 0.001 to 1.0 * x-axis interval is specified in 2D AXES SPEC. ------------------------------------------------- > Enter a decimal fraction <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 DIAMETER ------------------------------------------------- * specify the diameter of the pie chart relative inches or centimeters * range must be >= 0.1" and <= 6.8" ------------------------------------------------- > Enter a numeric value <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 BORDER (Y/N) ------------------------------------------------- * specify a border around each pie slice. ------------------------------------------------- > Press <Y> for yes and each pie slice will have a color border around it; or > Press <N> for no <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 SLICE CONTENTS ------------------------------------------------- * specify the contents of each pie slice * you may view the actual contents in STYLES. ------------------------------------------------- When SLICE TYPE is chosen a menu appears: ----------------------------------------- Empty leave contents empty Solid contain a single solid color Fill 16 fills Dither 125 dithered patterns ----------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 EXPLODE ------------------------------------------------- * specify the distance individual pie slices are to be separated from the whole * the value entered is used to offset the slice from the center of the pie * a value of 0 will leave the slice connected to to the center of the pie * units of measurement are either inches or cm and are specified in GRAPH SPECS. ------------------------------------------------- > Enter a numeric value <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 BASE LINE LEVEL ------------------------------------------------- * specify the z-axis plane level that each line is to be drawn to ------------------------------------------------- > Enter a numeric value in z-axis units of measure <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 PRINT ------------------------------------------------ * print the screen show currently in memory to a printer/plotter * each image file specified in the screen show will be printed * page size and resolution may be specified * use this option as an unattended batch printing method to produce numerous graphs. ------------------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 #X and #Y ------------------------------------------------- * specify the number of grids lines to be drawn from each axis * the greater these values the denser the re- gression plane becomes. ------------------------------------------------- > Enter a whole number <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 DRAW (Y/N) ------------------------------------------------- Base - selecting <Y> will connect the surface to the axes' corners Bottom - selecting <Y> will draw lines which are only visible from the underside of the surface Top - selecting <Y> will draw lines which are only visible from the top-side of the surface ------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 PAUSE Y/N ? ------------------------------------------------ * specify to pause after each screen show image is printed * this option allows time to change the paper, pens, or the ribbon in the printer/plotter. ------------------------------------------------ Press <Y> for yes and printing will halted after each screen show image is printed (re-start printing by pressing <Esc> ) ; or Press <N> for no and printing of the screen show images will be continuous <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 DROP LINE ------------------------------------------------- * specify to have lines drawn from each data point extending to a location on the z-axis plane * line type, width, and color may be specified. ------------------------------------------------- > Press <Y> for yes and a line will be drawn from each data point to the specified level in the z-axis plane; or > Press <N> for no <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 STANDARD BARS ------------------------------------------------- * number of bars is determined by the number of of rows in the column of data specified in GRAPH SPECS * x-axis interval of the bars is determined by the axis interval specified in 2D AXES SPECS * X & Y columns must contain equal number of rows. ------------------------------------------------- 6 | X Y | xx === === | xx 1 5 3 | xx xx 2 3 | xx xx 3 1 |_xx__xx__xx__ 0 1 2 3 <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 STACKED BARS ------------------------------------------------- * number of stacked bars is determined by the data as specified in GRAPH SPECS and the: # groups = # Y rows/# X rows; * x-axis interval of the bars is determined by the axis interval specified in 2D AXES SPECS. ------------------------------------------------- 6 | # DATA | o # X: 1 2 3 | o # Y: 2 1 0 3 1 1 1 3 2 3 | o # # | x o # |__x__x__o__ 0 1 2 3 <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 GROUPS of BARS ------------------------------------------------- * number of bars in each group is determined by the number of Y rows of data (relative to X rows) specified in GRAPH SPECS (e.g. 10 X's & 20 Y's produce 2 groups) * x-axis interval of the bars is determined by the axis interval specified in 2D AXES SPECS * may also specify BAR OFFSET (overlapping). ------------------------------------------------- DATA | X: 1 2 3 3 | o # Y: 2 1 0 3 1 1 1 3 2 | xo # # |__xo#__xo#___o#_ 0 1 2 3 <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 XY AXES PLOTS -------------------------------------------------- * any combination of the plot types listed below may be combined on a single graph. -------------------------------------------------- The following plot types may be used: Line Spline Scatter Error Bar Bar High-Low-Average Bar w/ Error Box-single Histogram Box-group Regression Contour-data in a grid Lowess Contour-irregular data <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 LOG AXES PLOTS -------------------------------------------------- * specified 2D axes are logarithmically scaled as Log X, Log Y or Log-Log. -------------------------------------------------- The following plot types may be used: Line Scatter Regression Lowess Spline Error Bar High-Low-Average <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 POLAR PLOTS -------------------------------------------------- * may not be combined with any other plots. * multiple polar plots may be combined on a single graph * require AXES attributes be specified. -------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 SMITH PLOTS -------------------------------------------------- * may not be combined with any other plots * do not require any AXES attributes be specified. -------------------------------------------------- The following plot types may be used: Smith-reflection Smith-impedance <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 PIE PLOTS (no axes) -------------------------------------------------- * may not be combined with any other plots * if more than one pie plot is specified only the first is plotted * do not require any AXES attributes be specified. -------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 TEXT PLOT (no axes) -------------------------------------------------- * may not be combined with any other plots * if more than one TEXT plot is specified only the first in the list is used * do not require any AXES attributes be specified * is most useful when you wish to create a graph which contains previously created images (which can be OVERLAYed) and extra text and symbols. -------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 3D AXES PLOTS -------------------------------------------------- * any combination of the plot types listed below may be combined on a single graph. -------------------------------------------------- The following plot types are available: Surface (data in a grid) Surface (irregular data) Line Bar Spline Regression Proj- (projection of any XY plot into a 3D space) <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 PROJECTION PLOTS -------------------------------------------------- * any combination of XY plot types may be combined on a single graph * the XY plot(s) will be drawn in a 3D space. -------------------------------------------------- The following plot types may be used: Line Spline Scatter Error Bar Bar High-Low-Average Histogram Box-single Regression Box-group Lowess Contour-data in a grid Contour-irregular data <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 LINE Y/N ------------------------------------------------ * select whether to have a line drawn connecting the data points used in an error bar or high-low-average plot. ------------------------------------------------ > Type <Y> to draw a line or <N> to not display the line or use the left and right arrow keys to enter your YES or NO preference <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 BAR BASE ------------------------------------------------- * specify the location of the bottom each bar. ------------------------------------------------- > Select ZERO and the base of each bar is drawn from the Y-axis value of zero; or > Select Y-MIN and the base of each bar is drawn from the minimum Y-axis value Bar Base = Zero Bar Base = Y-Axis Min | x | x +2 | x x +2 | x x 0 | x x x 0 | x x x -2 | x -2 | x x x -4 |_____x______ -4 |_x___x___x__ 1 2 3 1 2 3 <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 BOX ? ------------------------------------------------- * desired for the PROTECTed AREA is specified in relative INCHes or CentiMeters * dimensions for the PROTECTed AREA must be smaller than the overall DISPLAY AREA defined under PAGE LAYOUT. ------------------------------------------------- > Press <Y> for yes and a box will drawn around Protected Area; or > Press <N> for no and a box will not be drawn <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 AXES THICKNESS ------------------------------------------------ * specify the line width for the X & Y axes * range is 1 to 99, a setting of 45 would yield a line approximately 0.1 inch in width. ------------------------------------------------ > Enter a whole number between 1 and 99; or > Press <Ins> for automatic calculation of the axis width <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 TICKS IN or OUT ------------------------------------------------- * select tick display location ------------------------------------------------- > Type <I> or <O> or use the left and right arrow keys to enter your IN or OUT preference . . -: Ticks Out :- Ticks In -: :- :......... :.|..|..|. | | | | <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 Auto Thicken All Text ? Y/N --------------------------------------------------- * increases font thickness throughout the graph * may turn off auto thickening partially by placing the in-text code character <#> at the beginning of the text that should not be thickened * do not use this feature with filled fonts such as Swiss or News. --------------------------------------------------- > Press <Y> for yes to thicken text throughout the graph; or > Press <N> for no and no text thickening will occur <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 X & Y GRID RATIO -------------------------------------------------- * grid ratio is the ratio between the number of coarse grids (in which z heights are estimated are estimated from the data) and fine grids (estimated from coarse grids using a spline fit) * increasing X and Y values will increase the smoothness of the plot, but may decrease accuracy. -------------------------------------------------- > Type a numeric value between 1 and 20 <Esc> Exit