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Getting Into and Out of Dataplot
Platform Dependent
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The procedure for accessing Dataplot depends on the platform
that you are running Dataplot on. It also depends on
whether you want to run the command line version or the
graphical interface version.
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Unix Platforms
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On Unix installations, the command line version of Dataplot
is typically started by entering
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If Dataplot was installed in a directory other than /usr/local/bin, you should ask your local system adminstrator (or whoever installed Dataplot on your machine) for the name of the directory where Dataplot is installed. It is recommended that you add this directory to your default path. If the Dataplot auxillary files (e.g., the online HELP, the sample data files and macros) are not installed in the "/usr/local/lib/dataplot" directory, then you need to enter the following command before running Dataplot:
The above setenv command assumes you are running the c-shell or t-shell. If you run the Bourne shell (or one of the shells that uses a Bourne like syntax), use the equivalent Bourne shell syntax:
export DATAPLOT_FILES
Windows Platforms
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For the various Windows platforms (95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP), the
default location for Dataplot is in the C:\DATAPLOT
directory.
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The installation notes for Windows give instructions on how to create shortcuts to both the command line version and the graphical interface version. Refer to the post downloading notes for instructions on how to create these shortcuts. So to initiate Dataplot in the Windows environment, simply click on the appropriate desktop icon.
Other Platforms
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For other platforms, check with your local system administrator
for assistance. Typically, you should be able to simply enter
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Exiting Out of Dataplot
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To exit out of the command line version of Dataplot, enter
any one of the following commands:
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END STOP HALT BYE
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Date created: 6/5/2001 |
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