************************************************************************** * SEPTEMBER, 1989 * * * * DATAPLOT V1.10 SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENT TO DATAPLOT.DOC * * * * Note: This document provides additional information related to * * version 1.10 of DATAPLOT program. Along with DATAPLOT.DOC 1.00, * * you should be able to evaluate all functions of DATAPLOT. * * Registered users will receive our latest printed detail * * manual with figures and illustrations. Additional utilities * * are provided to registered users to enhance DATAPLOT usage. * * * ************************************************************************** NEW FEATURES AVAILABLE IN DATAPLOT V1.10 : (1) Support polar coordinate including radian & degree data format; linear or logarithm axes can be plotted; (2) Spline curver smoothing function; (3) Build in printers support in non registered or registered versions; (4) Full display/plotter/printer devices installation routine; (5) Complete menu driven procedures in setup files selection or data loading; (6) Support IBM VGA and compatible display adaptors; (7) Plot up to 36 curves on a single graph (8) Fully compatible with DATAPLOT V1.00. ADDITIONAL DISTRIBUTION FILES ----------------------------- PRNDRV.EXE printer driver program INSTALL.EXE DATAPLOT installation program NEW INSTALLATION ROUTINE ------------------------ An installation program is now included in the non-registered distribution of DATAPLOT. Dataplot is initially configured without printer driver. You can use the install program anytime to change printer driver and/or plotter parameters. Note that these program files: DATAPLOT.EXE, PRNDRV.EXE, and INSTALL.EXE must be in current directory during installation procedure. Simply run the program INSTALL from DOS command prompt. USING POLAR COORDINATE SYSTEM ----------------------------- DATAPLOT V1.10 now supports polar cooridinate plotting. The input data format is the same as the other datafiles (see DATA FILE FORMAT in the manual). However, you must specify whether the radial data is in degree or radian format. This can be done in the DEFINE PLOT function. To use the polar function, simply select the graph type as polar and input all the required data into the setup sheet. Samples of polar coordinate setups are included. The polar setup also accepts negative magnitide values and logarithmic scale. You can also display the axis in clockwise or counter-clockwise direction or orient your axis in any direction to generate the desired graphic output. All other features applicable to rectangular plotting can also be used in the polar plotting (ie, solid grid, needle , color selection, etc). All axis specifications are available in the Define Axes section. SPLINE SMOOTHING FUNCTION ------------------------- Spline smoothing is now available to produce better looking graphs. To use this function, simply select SPLINE in the data smoothing selection when you are defining a plot. The spline smoothing technique in DATAPLOT is based on cubic spline interpolation algorithm. Additional smoothing and curve fitting functions will be available in the future update. PRINTERS SUPPORT ---------------- DATAPLOT V1.10 now allows you to print or plot your graphs from within the program. We currently support HP7475 or HP7550 plotters, HP Laserjet II printer, Epson FX/LQ series printers. All printer output can be in draft or quality mode. Please make sure you install the correct device before sending the output to print. The printer support assumes output to PRN: device. You may redirect this with the DOS MODE command to other output ports. MENU DRIVEN SETUP FILES SELECTION AND DATA LOADING --------------------------------------------------- You can now select all DATAPLOT setup files or load data from the datafile simply using the cursor or mouse without further typing. This procedure enhances smooth operation and provides more friendly interface. FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH DATAPLOT V1.00 ------------------------------------ If you have used DATAPLOT V1.0 to create any graphs setup, you can be sure the new DATAPLOT v1.1 will be fully compatible with the old data files. There is no conversion of any kind to do and you should be able to load any setups and datafiles previouly used. REGISTRATION AND SUPPORT ------------------------ We continue to distribute DATAPLOT under user support software concept. Please read the terms and conditions specified in DATAPLOT.DOC. We strongly support our product and provide quality software and services to our registered users. All registered users will receive a complete printed manual with drawings and illustrations. An additional printing program is also provided for multiple printing of the generated plot files without using DATAPLOT. A 24 hours online BBS system is also provided for our product support. You may call our 1200/2400 baud BBS line (403) 547-0166 for product information, comments, suggestions. You may also use our 24 hours FAX line at (403) 239-5226. CURRENT REGISTERED USERS ------------------------ To show appreciation of supports from our current version 1.00 registered users, this new version 1.10 is available to you at no charge. All registered users will receive a complete update version automatically. If you are a registered user and have not yet received an update, Please notified us immediately. ComPlus Professional Services P.O.Box 173, Station G, Calgary, AB, Canada T3A 2G2 Tel. (403) 239-5226 (Automatic Voice and FAX line)