Dataplot

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Analysis capabilities

Its capabilities include statistical and mathematical analysis, graphics, fitting, time-series analysis, reliability, and statistical process control.itl.nist.gov · read 11 Oct 2026

Data capacity

The default workspace supports 10 variables by 1,000,000 rows, totaling 10,000,000 data points.itl.nist.gov · read 11 Oct 2026

Data import formats

ASCII text (space-, comma-, or tab-delimited); limited Fortran unformatted binary; Excel workbooks via READ EXCELitl.nist.gov · read 24 Sep 2026

Deployment

desktopitl.nist.gov · read 24 Sep 2026

Distribution

Dataplot is available for web download, and NIST says it no longer distributes the software on CD.itl.nist.gov · read 11 Oct 2026

Extensibility

Users can extend Dataplot with command macros, modify GUI menu files, or augment its source code.itl.nist.gov · read 11 Oct 2026

Graphics

It supports 2D, 3D, contour, color, multi-trace, and multi-plot graphics, along with presentation and summary graphics.itl.nist.gov · read 11 Oct 2026

GUI

The graphical interface uses Tcl/Tk scripts, which must be installed separately from Dataplot.itl.nist.gov · read 11 Oct 2026

Integrations

Dataplot can generate PostScript graphics and offers an option to convert PostScript plots to PDF.itl.nist.gov · read 11 Oct 2026

Intended users

NIST describes its target users as researchers and analysts working with scientific and engineering processes.itl.nist.gov · read 11 Oct 2026

Language

Dataplot is an interactive, high-level language with free-format, English-like syntax and commands for graphics, fitting, data analysis, and mathematics.itl.nist.gov · read 11 Oct 2026

Linux and macOS

Linux/Unix and macOS distributions are built from source, and the source code is available on GitHub.itl.nist.gov · read 11 Oct 2026

Mobile support

Dataplot does not provide native installations for smartphones or tablets; its FAQ says Android may be possible through a Linux installation but has not been explicitly tested.itl.nist.gov · read 11 Oct 2026

Purpose

Dataplot is a software system for scientific visualization, statistical analysis, and nonlinear modeling.itl.nist.gov · read 11 Oct 2026

Regression models

Yesitl.nist.gov · read 24 Sep 2026

Scripting support

Yesitl.nist.gov · read 24 Sep 2026

Statistical tests

Yesitl.nist.gov · read 24 Sep 2026

Support

NIST says support is not guaranteed, is provided when staff time allows, and prioritizes NIST staff; a Dataplot mailing list is available.itl.nist.gov · read 11 Oct 2026

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