Creating Gradation Charts with Software

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The discussion revolves around the creation of gradation charts using software, specifically focusing on the requirements for electronic forms of these charts, which feature a logarithmic x-axis and a natural y-axis. Participants explore various software options and methods for generating these charts.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about software for creating gradation charts, defining the chart's axes.
  • Another participant suggests that Excel and SigmaPlot can be used for this purpose, based on personal experience.
  • A different participant explains how to create a graph paper template in Excel, mentioning the need for dummy data to enable scaling.
  • One participant shares a website for printing semi-log graph paper, while also mentioning the use of Excel and pSpice for graphing, specifically for electrical applications.
  • A participant clarifies that their interest is in electronic forms of gradation curves for aggregates, indicating a specific application.
  • Another participant reiterates that Excel is suitable for creating these curves.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that Excel is a viable option for creating gradation charts, but there are multiple software options mentioned, and the discussion includes varying approaches to achieving the desired output.

Contextual Notes

Some participants discuss the need for specific functionalities in the software, such as the ability to create templates or handle specific types of data, which may not be fully addressed in the suggestions provided.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for individuals seeking software solutions for creating gradation charts, particularly in fields related to aggregates, engineering, or data visualization.

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Hey guys, does anyone uses or knows about a software package that allows me to do gradation charts? (a gradation chart is a simple graphic where the x-axis is in logarithmic scale and the y-axis is in natural scale)
 
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excel allows it, and I think sigma plot does too. That all I ever use.
 
It is pretty easy to do in Excel. Just one question...are you looking for just the graph paper itself to do hand charts with or do you want an electronic form of the chart? If you want to make a graph paper template, you need to put a dummy series of data into enable the scaling, etc...of the grid lines and divisions. You can simply make the data points match the color of your background and they don't show up.
 
If you want to do just print your own semi-log graph and graph by hand, here's a good website I found:

http://incompetech.com/graphpaper/logarithmic/

If you want a program that graph's for you, I use Excell or pSpice, but that's really for electrical stuff. What do you need it for?
 
Well the graph is for aggregates' gradation curves. I guess i should have been more explicit, i want a electronic form of the graph.
 
I would have to say Excell is good for those curves.
 

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