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SigmaPlot Overview
What can SigmaPlot do for you?
Quickly Create Exact Graphs
SigmaPlot software helps you quickly create exact graphs
With the new Graph Properties user interface you can select the property
category in the tree on the left and then change properties on the right. The
change is immediately graphed and if you move your cursor off the panel then it
becomes transparent and you can see the effect of your changes without leaving
the panel. The "select left and change right" procedure makes editing your
graphs quick and easy. SigmaPlot takes you beyond simple spreadsheets to help
you show off your work clearly and precisely. With SigmaPlot, you can produce
high-quality graphs without spending hours in front of a computer. SigmaPlot
offers seamless Microsoft Office® integration, so you can easily access data
from Microsoft Excel® spreadsheets and present your results in Microsoft
PowerPoint® presentations.
The user interface also includes Microsoft Office style ribbon controls. And the
tabbed window interface efficiently organizes your worksheets and graphs for
easy selection. And these tabs may be organized into either vertical or
horizontal tab groups. Graph Gallery and Notebook Manger panes may be moved to
any position and easily placed using docking panel guides. You can add
frequently used objects to the Quick Access Toolbar. For example you might want
to add Notebook Save, Close All, Refresh Graph Page and Modify Plot.
Easy Data Visualization
Graphing software that makes data visualization easy
Graph creation starts with SigmaPlot's award-winning interface. Take advantage
of ribbon collections of common properties, tabbed selection of graphs,
worksheets and reports, right mouse button support and graph preferences. Select
the graph type you want to create from the Graph Toolbar's easy-to-read icons.
The interactive Graph Wizard leads you through every step of graph creation. You
get compelling, publication-quality charts and graphs in no time. SigmaPlot
offers more options for charting, modeling and graphing your technical data than
any other graphics software package.
Compare and contrast trends in your data by creating multiple axes per graph,
multiple graphs per page and multiple pages per worksheet. Accurately arrange
multiple graphs on a page using built-in templates or your own page layouts with
SigmaPlot's WYSIWYG page layout and zoom features.
More than 100 2-D and 3-D Graph Types
More than 100 2-D and 3-D technical graph types
From simple 2-D scatter plots to compelling contour and the new radar and dot
density plots, SigmaPlot gives you the exact technical graph type you need for
your demanding research. And, to help you see interactions in your 3-D data,
SigmaPlot powerfully renders multiple intersecting 3-D meshes with hidden line
removal. With so many different chart and graph types to choose from, you can
always find the best visual representation of your data.
Customize Every Detail of your Charts and Graphs
Customize every detail of your charts and graphs
SigmaPlot offers the flexibility to customize every detail of your graph. You
can add axis breaks, standard or asymmetric error bars and symbols; change
colors, fonts, line thickness and more. Double-click on any graph element to
launch the Graph Properties dialog box. Modify your graph, chart or diagram
further by pasting an equation, symbol, map, picture, illustration or other
image into your presentation. And select anti-aliasing to display jaggy-free
smooth lines that can be used in your PowerPoint® presentations.
Quickly Plot your Data from Existing Graph Templates
Quickly Plot your Data from Existing Graph Templates in the Graph Style Gallery
Save all of the attributes of your favorite graph style in the Graph Style
Gallery. Add greater speed and efficiency to your analysis by quickly recalling
an existing graph type you need and applying its style to your current dataset.
Quickly save any graph with all graph properties as a style and add a bitmap
image to the gallery
No need to be an expert, create customized graphs in no time with the Graph
Gallery
Choose an image from the Graph Style Gallery to quickly plot your data using an
existing graph template
Save time by using a predetermined style to create a graph of the data
Avoid re-creating complex graphs
But, remember, you don't necessarily need to use the power of the Graph Gallery
since every graph in SigmaPlot is a template. In the Notebook Manager, you can
copy and paste a graph from one worksheet to another and all the attributes of
that graph are applied to the new data saving much time.
Publish your Charts and Graphs Anywhere
Publish your charts and graphs anywhere
Create stunning slides, display your graphs in reports or further customize your
graphs in drawing packages. Save graphs for publication in a technical journal,
article or paper with SigmaPlot's wide range of graphic export options.
Presenting and publishing your results has never been easier - or looked this
good. Create customized reports with SigmaPlot's Report Editor or embed your
graphs in any OLE (Object Linking and Embedding) container - word processors,
Microsoft PowerPoint or another graphics program. Then, just double click your
graph to edit directly inside your document. Quickly send your high-resolution
graphs online to share with others.
Share High-Quality Graphs on the Web
Share high-quality graphs and data on the Web
Export your graphs ashigh-resolution, dynamic Web pages - not simple GIF or JPEG
files. Viewers can explore data used to create vector graphs and zoom, pan or
print images at any resolution directly from a Web Browser. Automatically
generate active Web objects from your graphs or embed the objects within other
Web pages.
Share the data behind your web-based graphs with colleagues and students
Enable colleagues to print your full report from your intranetor Web site
directly from their browsers - without compromising the quality of the graphs
Create an optional password while exporting your graph to limit data access to
authorized users
Produce Web documents without knowing HTML, or embed SigmaPlot Web object graphs
in existing HTML files to create interactive electronic reports
Data Analysis Doesn't Get Any Easier
Data Analysis Doesn't Get Any Easier
SigmaPlot provides all the fundamental tools you need to analyze your data from
basic statistics to advanced mathematical calculations. Click the View Column
Statistics button to instantly generate summary statistics including 95% and 99%
confidence intervals. Run t-tests, linear regressions, non-linear regressions
and ANOVA with ease. You can fit a curve or plot a function and get a report of
the results in seconds. Use built-in transforms to massage your data and create
a unique chart, diagram or figure. With SigmaPlot - it's all so simple!
Use SigmaPlot within Microsoft Excel
Use SigmaPlot within Microsoft Excel
Access SigmaPlot right from your active Microsoft Excel worksheet. Tedious
cut-and-paste data preparation steps are eliminated when you launch SigmaPlot's
Graph Wizard right from the Excel toolbar. Use Excel in-cell formulas, pivot
tables, macros and date or time formats without worry. Keep your data and graphs
in one convenient file.
Transforms and Quick Transforms
Transforms and Quick Transforms
Generate simulated data or modify worksheet columns of data with transforms.
Create simple one-line transforms with the Quick Transforms feature that walks
you through transform implementation. Or create extremely complex transforms
with hundreds of lines of code.
Use the Regression Wizard to fit data easily and accurately
Use the Regression Wizard to fit data easily and accurately
Fitting your data is easy with the SigmaPlot Regression Wizard. The Regression
Wizard automatically determines your initial parameters, writes a statistical
report, saves your equation to your SigmaPlot Notebook, and adds your results to
existing graphs or creates a new one! The Regression Wizard accurately fits
nearly any equation - piecewise continuous, multifunctional, weighted, Boolean
functions and more - up to 10 variables and 25 parameters. You can even add your
own curve fit equations and add them to the Regression Wizard.
Use the Dynamic Curve Fitter to determine if your fit is valid
Use the Dynamic Curve Fitter to determine if your fit is valid
The Dynamic Curve Fitter performs 200 or more curve fits using your equation and
data starting from optimally different initial starting values. The results are
ranked by goodness of fit so that you can check the top ranked results against
the result you obtained from the Regression Wizard. For many simple equations,
which are fit to data sets with a sufficiently large number of data points, the
Dynamic Curve Fitter finds the same result as the Regression Wizard. But the
problem is that the user simply does not know whether the solution found by the
Regression Wizard is the best possible or not. So there is always a concern that
the correct solution has not been found. Dynamic fitting minimizes this concern.
Its use is encouraged prior to publishing results particularly if a complicated
equation is used.
Use Global Curve Fitting to simultaneously analyze multiple data sets
Use Global Curve Fitting to simultaneously analyze multiple data
Global curve fitting is used when you want to fit an equation to several data
sets simultaneously. The selected equation must have exactly one independent
variable. The data sets can be selected from a worksheet or a graph using a
variety of data formats. You can also specify the behavior of each equation
parameter with respect to the data sets. A parameter can be localized to have a
separate value for each data set, or a parameter can be shared to have the same
value for all data sets.
The Global Curve Fit Wizard is very similar to the Regression and Dynamic Fit
Wizards in design and operation. The main difference is the extra panel shown
below for specifying the shared parameters.
Plot nearly ANY Mathematical Function
Plot Nearly ANY Mathematical Function
Plotting user-defined and parameterized equations is only a mouseclick away with
the Plot Equation feature. Just type the function or select one from the
built-in library and specify the parameters and the range. It's that simple!
Create your own built-in functions and save them for future use. Plot functions
on new or existing graphs or plot multiple functions simultaneously using
different parameter values. Save plotted X and Y results to the worksheet.
Obtain data from nearly any source
Obtain Data from Nearly Any Source
SigmaPlot has import file formats for all common text files. This includes a
general purpose ASCII file importer which allows importing comma delimited files
and user-selected delimiters. Plus all Excel formats may be imported. SPSS,
Minitab, SYSTAT and SAS input data formats are supported by SigmaPlot. Axon
binary and text electrophysiology files may be imported. Also the
Electrophysiology module, purchased separately, allows importing specific parts
of electrophysiology files from Axon Instruments ABF files, Bruxton
Corporation's Acquire format and HEKA electronik's Pulse format. Import any ODBC
compliant database. Excel and Access database files are supported. Run SQL
queries on tables and selectively import information.
Maximize your Productivity with Automation
Maximize your Productivity with SigmaPlot's Automation
Automate Complex Repetitive Tasks
Create macros in no time with SigmaPlot's easy-to-use macro language. Not a
programmer? No problem. With SigmaPlot, you can record macros by point-and-click
with the macro recorder. Use macros to acquire your data, execute powerful
analytical methods, and create industry-specific or field-specific graphs. Use
one of the thirty built-in macros as provided or use these macros as a base to
quickly create your own macros.
Share the power of SigmaPlot with less-experienced users by using macros to
tailor the SigmaPlot interface for your particular application. Create custom
dialog boxes, menu choices and forms to help guide novice users through a
session.
Tap into SigmaPlot's Powerful
Capabilities from Other Applications
Tap into SigmaPlot´s Powerful Capabilities from Within Other Applications
Call on SigmaPlot´s functionality from external sources that have Visual Basic
embedded including Microsoft Word®, Microsoft Excel®, Microsoft PowerPoint® or
custom software applications. Analyze and graph your data using SigmaPlot within
those applications. For example, you can run a Visual Basic script in Microsoft
Word® or Excel® that calls on SigmaPlot to generate and embed your graph in the
document. SigmaPlot´s OLE2 automation provides unlimited flexibility.
SigmaPlot Features
Graphing Features
Graphing Features
Choose from a wide range of graph types to best present your results
SigmaPlot provides more than 100 different 2-D and 3-D graph types. From simple
2-D scatter plots to compelling contour, Forest and radar plots, SigmaPlot gives
you the exact technical graph type you need for your demanding research. With so
many options, you can always find the best visual representation of your data.
Statistical Analysis
Statistical Analysis
Statistical Analysis is no longer a daunting task
SigmaPlot now offers almost 50 of the most frequently used statistical tests in
scientific research by integrating SigmaStat into one application. Suggestion of
the most appropriate statistical tests is offered by a software-based Advisor.
Raw and indexed data formats are accepted to avoid data reformatting. Violation
of data assumptions is checked in the background and, if true, the correct test
to use is recommended. Reports with descriptive interpretations are generated
and graphs specific to each test may be created
Global Curve Fitting
Global Curve Fitting
SigmaPlot now employs an all new user interface allowing users to easily setup a
global curve fit. This gives users the ability to easily share one or more
equation parameters across multiple data sets.
Dynamic Curve Fitting
Dynamic Curve Fitting
Non-linear curve fitting is known to produce incorrect results in some
instances.The problem is that you don´t necessarily know that this has happened.
Dynamic Curve Fitting is designed to determine if this has happened and if so
what the likely best fit is.
Advisory Statistical Analysis
SigmaPlot Has Complete Advisory Statistical Analysis Features
SigmaPlot is now a complete graphing AND an advisory statistics suite. All of
the advanced statistical analysis features found in the package known as
SigmaStat have now been incorporated into SigmaPlot along with several new
statistical features. SigmaPlot guides users through every step of the analysis
and performs powerful statistical analysis without the user being a statistical
expert.
Standard Curves Macro
Standard Curves Macro
In addition to the EC50 value already computed, the user can also compute other
user-entered EC values such as EC40 and EC60 and compute them instantly. Two
five-parameter logistic functions have also been added and the Dynamic Curve
Fitting feature included to help solve difficult curve fitting problems
Improved 3D Graph Customization
Improved 3D Graph Customization
In earlier versions of SigmaPlot, almost all objects in a 2D graph were
selectable with just a mouse click. However, almost all objects in a 3D graph
were not. SigmaPlot now adds mouse selectability of all 3D graph objects with
the ability to customize all 3D objects.
Share Your Data
Share High-Quality Graphs and Data on the Web
Export your graphs as high-resolution, dynamic Web pages - not simple GIF or
JPEG files. Viewers can explore data used to create graphs and zoom, pan or
print images at full resolution directly from a Web Browser. Automatically
generate active Web objects from your graphs or embed the objects within other
Web pages.
Simply select the Web graph to share its data with colleagues and students
Share the data behind your graphs with colleagues and students
Enable colleagues to print your full report from your intranet or Web site
directly from their browsers - without compromising the quality of the graphs
Create an optional password while exporting your graph to limit data access to
authorized users
Produce Web documents without knowing HTML or embed SigmaPlot Web object graphs
within HTML files to create interactive electronic reports.
Automatic Updating of Quick
Transforms
Automatic Updating of Quick Transforms
Each worksheet can hold a list of user defined transforms that will
automatically be re-run whenever the transform input data has changed.
Pre-Formatted Worksheets
Pre-Formatted Worksheets
Lets say you would like to start by selecting a particular kind of graph but you
don't know how to set up the worksheet to achieve it. SigmaPlot lets the user
select a graph first and then gives you a pre-formatted worksheet to structure
their data. The data entered into the worksheet is immediately displayed on the
graph. This feature can demonstrate to you the strong relationship between the
data format and the graph type.
New Worksheet Features
- Import Excel worksheet data into a SigmaPlot
worksheet or Open an Excel worksheet as an Excel worksheet in SigmaPlot
- Mini toolbar for worksheet cell editing
- Zoom enabled worksheet
- Worksheet scrolling with mouse wheel
- Line widths may be placed in the worksheet for graph customization
- Formatted text (subscript, etc.) in worksheet cells
Publish Your Charts and Graphs
Anywhere
Publish Your Charts and Graphs Anywhere
Create stunning slides, display your graphs in reports or further customize your
graphs in drawing packages. Save graphs for publication in a technical journal,
article or paper with SigmaPlot's wide range of graphic export options.
Presenting and publishing your results has never been easier - or looked this
good. Create customized reports with SigmaPlot's Report Editor or embed your
graphs in any OLE container - word processors, Microsoft PowerPoint or graphics
program. Just double click your graph to edit directly inside your document.
Quickly send your high-resolution graphs online to share with others.
SigmaPlot's Notebook Functionality
SigmaPlot's Notebook Functionality
- Can hold SigmaPlot worksheets, Excel worksheets, reports, documents,
regression wizard equations, graph pages, and macros.
- New dialog-bar-based notebook that has several states: docks, resizable,
hide-able, summary information mode, etc.
- Browser-like notebook functionality that supports drag-n-drop capabilities
- Direct-editing of notebook summary information
Import / Export Features
Import / Export Features
Import
- Excel, ASCII Plain Text, Comma Delimited, MS Access
- General ASCII import filter
- SigmaPlot DOS 4.0, 4.1, 5.0 data worksheets, SigmaPlot 1.0, 2.0 Worksheet, and
3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, 10.0 and 11.0 Windows, SigmaPlot 4.1 and 5.0
Macintosh data worksheets
- Comma delimited and general purpose ASCII import filter
- Symphony, Quattro Pro, dBASE E, DIF, Lotus 1-2-3, Paradox
- SigmaStat DOS and 1.0 worksheets, SYSTAT, SPSS, SAS data set V6. V8, V9, SAS
export file, Minitab V8 to V12
- SigmaScan, SigmaScan Pro, SigmaScan Image, Mocha
- TableCurve 2D and 3D
- Axon Binary, Axon Text
- Import ODBC compliant databases
- Run SQL queries on tables and selectively import information
- Import Excel 2007 files directly into SigmaPlot [top]
Export
- Excel, ASCII Plain Text, Tab delimited, Comma delimited
- SigmaPlot 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0 for Windows, SigmaPlot 5.0 for Macintosh data
worksheets
- SigmaPlot 7.101, 8.0, 9.0, 10.0, 11.0
- SigmaScan, SigmaScan Pro, SigmaScan Image, Mocha
- SigmaStat 2.0, SYSTAT, SAS V6 data set, Minitab V11
- Vector PDF and HTML export of graphs and reports
- Symphony, Quattro Pro, dBASE III, DIF, Lotus 1-2-3, Paradox
- Graph formats: JPEG, GIF, PNG, HTML, TIFF CMYK, TIFF RGB, Bitmap, Metafile (wmf),
Enhanced Metafile (emf), PDF, PSD, EPS, PDF vector, SVG, SWF
Automate Routine and Complex Tasks
Automate Routine and Complex Tasks
- Visual Basic compatible programming using built-in macro language interface
- Macro recorder to save and play-back operations
- Full automation object support - use Visual Basic to create your own SigmaPlot-based
applications
- Run built-in macros or create and add your own scripts
- Add menu commands and create dialog boxes
- Toolbox ribbon: helpful macros appear as separate grouped items
- Export graph to PowerPoint Slide (macro)
- "Insert Graph to Microsoft Word" Toolbox ribbon macro
- Keyboard shortcuts in the Graph page and most Microsoft Excel keyboard
shortcuts in the worksheet
Symbol Types
Symbol Types
- Over 100 symbol types
- 30 new symbol types that include half-filled and BMW styles
- Edit font when using text as symbol
- Access new symbols directly from graph properties dialog, toolbar, legend page
and the symbol dialog box
- More line types such as dash and gap patterns
- More fill patterns for bar charts and area plots, that can be independently
set from the line color
SigmaPlot Report Editor
SigmaPlot Report Editor
- Cut and paste or use OLE to combine all the important aspects of your analysis
into one document.
- Copy / Paste tabular data between report and Excel worksheet
- Choose from a wide range of styles, sizes and colors from any system font
- New tables with pre-defined styles or user customized
- Export to most word processors
- Add decimal tabs, tab leader, true date/time fields
- Vertical and horizontal rulers for report formatting
- Auto-numbering
- Change report background color
- Improved formatting ruler
- Zoom enabled in reports
- Drag and drop Word 2007 and 2010 documents into reports
Page Layout and Annotation Options
Page Layout and Annotation Options
- OLE 2 container and server
- Automatic or manual legends
- True WYSIWYG
- Multiline text editor
- Multiple curves and plots on one graph
- Multiple axes on one graph
- Arrange graphs with built-in templates
- Multiple levels of zooming and custom zooming
- Scale graph to any size
- Resize graphic elements proportionally with resizing graph
- Alignment and position tools
- Draw lines, ellipses, boxes, arrows
- Layering options
- Over 16 million custom colors
- Inset graphs inside one another
- Selection of graph objects
- Right-click property editing
- New zoom, drag and pan controls
- Mouse wheel scrolling enabled
- Right-click property editing for 3D Graphs
- Color schemes
- Paste graphic objects from other