Simple Line Graph Software: Create Plots Effortlessly

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding simple software for creating line graphs, focusing on user-friendly options that do not require extensive programming knowledge. Participants share various freeware and other software recommendations suitable for plotting equations.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about easy-to-use software for plotting line graphs, expressing a preference for freeware and simplicity in inputting equations.
  • Some participants suggest gnuplot as a potential solution, noting its versatility for graphing.
  • Another participant shares a link to a freeware program called Graph for Symbian phones, indicating its use for designing functions in analysis tests.
  • A participant mentions downloading a PC version of Graph but questions the compatibility of a .sis file on a PC.
  • Additional software options are provided, including Graphmatica and references to Microsoft's PowerToys for Windows XP, highlighting their capabilities for onscreen viewing and plotting on paper.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the usefulness of gnuplot and other software options, but there is no consensus on a single best solution, as multiple alternatives are presented.

Contextual Notes

Some software recommendations may have limitations based on platform compatibility, and the discussion does not resolve the issue of using .sis files on a PC.

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Does anyone know of a simple, easy to use, program (freeware or otherwise, but preferable the former) for plotting [line] graphs?

I am seeking a program into which I can enter an equation (or two of them for a combined graph) and then it does the rest!

Ideally it will be a program that does not require me to learn a special language in order to communicate with it. A program that will allow me to enter into it a formula as formulæ is normally expressed.

Thanks.
 
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gnuplot? .
 
rbj said:
gnuplot? .


Thanks. I just Googled it, will DL and give it a try!
 
Born2Perform said:
http://www.getjar.com/products/2826/Graph

For symbian phones, freeware.
i use it when i have to design functions in analysis tests


I DL'ed the version for PC, but it is a .sis file type. Is there anyway I can use a .sis on a PC?
 
For onscreen viewing on Windows,
Graphmatica http://www8.pair.com/ksoft/

from the "PowerToys for Windows XP", Power Calculator
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx
screenshot: http://www.winsupersite.com/images/reviews/wxp_pt_05.gif

For plotting on paper [and screen viewing], gnuplot [as mentioned above] is quite versatile
http://www.gnuplot.info/
http://t16web.lanl.gov/Kawano/gnuplot/index-e.html (great reference)
 
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Many thanks, robphy.
 

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