Contents
Introduction
About this Guide .............................................................v Contents of the CD-ROM ..................................................v System Requirements .....................................................v Where to Turn for Help ................................................... vi Contacting Synergy Software .......................................... vi
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Installation and New Features Guide Double Y Column Plot ................................................ 21 2.10 Changing the Position of an Axis ...................................... 21 Changing the Position via the Axis Options Command .... 21 Changing the Position with the Selection Arrow ............. 23 2.11 Inserting an Axis Break .................................................. 23 2.12 New Formats for Displaying Axis Labels ............................ 25 Scientific and Engineering Notation ............................. 25 Time Series Values.................................................... 25 2.13 Opening and Saving Layout Files ..................................... 26 Types of Layout Files................................................. 26 Opening Saved Layout Files........................................ 26 Saving the Layout File ............................................... 27 Modifying Plots in a Group Layout File.......................... 27 2.14 Saving Files in a v3.5 Format .......................................... 27
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Introduction
Thank you for continuing to choose KaleidaGraph to explore your important data. KaleidaGraph 4 adds a number of new features that give you more control than ever over the appearance of your data and plots. We hope that these changes, along with the redesigned interface, continue to serve your graphing and data analysis needs and make KaleidaGraph an indispensable tool for your productivity. About this Guide Before you start using your new version of KaleidaGraph, please look through this guide. It tells you how to install KaleidaGraph on your Windows or Macintosh computer, and introduces new features that have been added since v3.6. Contents of the CD-ROM The KaleidaGraph CD-ROM contains the following items: the KaleidaGraph installer an electronic version of the complete KaleidaGraph manual (this also gets installed with the KaleidaGraph application) the Quick Start Guide (available in several languages) the ReadMe file electronic versions of the order forms and brochure
System Requirements To install and use KaleidaGraph, we recommend the following minimum hardware and operating system requirements: Windows Version Windows XP SP2 or later. 45 MB free hard disk space. QuickTime must be installed. The KaleidaGraph installer will prompt you to install QuickTime if it isnt already installed. Macintosh Version OS 10.3.9 or later. 45 MB of free RAM is recommended.
Installation and New Features Guide Where to Turn for Help If you have a question that is not covered in this guide or want more information on a particular topic, here are several places you can reference for information: KaleidaGraph Electronic Manuals - The Manuals folder in your KaleidaGraph 4.1 folder contains PDF versions of the complete KaleidaGraph Manual and Quick Start Guide. The KaleidaGraph Manual contains detailed information on using KaleidaGraph. The Manuals folder also contains information on using the Macro Calculator and AppleScript (Macintosh version only). Help File - The Help file contains detailed information on using KaleidaGraph, as well as information on each of the commands and options available in the program. KaleidaGraph Technical Notes - Our web site (www.synergy.com) contains a set of technical notes, which provides information that is not found in the electronic manual. This is a good place to turn if you run into any problems using KaleidaGraph. Technical Support - Our Technical Support department is available from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (EST) Monday - Friday, except holidays. Contact information is listed below.
Contacting Synergy Software Please take the time to register your program during installation to receive free technical support and upgrade information. You can also register by accessing the registration page on our web site (www.synergy.com/register.htm). If you have any questions concerning KaleidaGraph, please contact us at: Synergy Software 2457 Perkiomen Avenue Reading, PA 19606-2049 USA Phone: (1) 610-779-0522 Fax: (1) 610-370-0548 Internet addresses: Sales/Upgrades: sales@synergy.com Tech support: support@synergy.com Web sites: www.kaleidagraph.com www.synergy.com
Please feel free to check our web site periodically for: Product descriptions Technical notes Frequently asked questions New release information Downloadable upgrade patches Show schedules and press releases And other topics of interest
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Compact - installs only the files needed to run KaleidaGraph. Custom - allows you to select which components to install.
Installation and New Features Guide 7. If KaleidaGraph v3.5 or later is already installed, a dialog will ask if you would like to have it uninstalled. If you choose to leave an earlier version of KaleidaGraph on the computer, it can always be uninstalled at a later time. It is valid to have multiple versions on the same computer. 8. The installer will also give you the opportunity to submit your registration information. By registering the software, you will receive free technical support and upgrade information. 9. Once all of the program files have been installed, a message is displayed to let you know the installation of KaleidaGraph is complete.
To control which files get installed, choose Custom Install from the pop-up menu.
Installing and Starting KaleidaGraph 5. Click Install. A KaleidaGraph folder is created on your hard disk and the files are installed. A Status dialog is displayed to keep you informed as the installation progresses. 6. The installer will ask if you want to submit your registration information. By registering the software, you will receive free technical support and upgrade information. 7. Once all of the program files have been installed, a message is displayed to let you know the installation of KaleidaGraph is complete. Note: If you are updating from v3.5x or earlier, the default location for storing the settings files (KG Style, KG Macros, KG Layout, and KG Script) has changed. The settings files are now stored in the KaleidaGraph Preferences folder. The KaleidaGraph Preferences folder is located in the Preferences folder (in the users Library folder). The installer automatically moves a copy of the settings files into the new location.
The first time the program is started, the dialog in Figure 1-1 is displayed to personalize your copy of KaleidaGraph and enter your serial number and authorization code (unlock code).
Figure 1-1 Personalization dialog We do not assign new serial numbers for updates, so you should continue to use your current serial number. The authorization code is either located inside the CD-ROM case or in the order confirmation that was sent via e-mail for electronic orders. Note: The OK button will not activate until a valid authorization code is entered. Some common issues that prevent the OK button from being active include: 4 Typing the letter O instead of a zero. None of the codes use the letter O. Typing lower case letters. Typing the wrong character by accident (for example, K for X or A for 4). Trying to copy and paste the code from the order confirmation. Typing spaces instead of dashes.
Installation and New Features Guide Axis Options Dialog The Axis Options dialog, shown in Figure 2-1, now includes the settings that were in the Plot Color, X Label Format, Y Label Format, X2 Label Format, and Y2 Label Format dialogs. In addition, the settings for tick length, axis thickness, grid thickness, and tick thickness are now included in this dialog.
Figure 2-1 Axis Options dialog The tabs across the top of the dialog allow you to choose which axis is being edited. When All is selected, settings that affect the entire plot are displayed, such as plot color (frame, grid, interior, and background), tick mark length, and the thickness of the axes, tick marks and grid lines. This dialog now contains settings that allow you to change the position of the axes and insert axis breaks. See Sections 2.10 and 2.11 for more information. A Notation pop-up menu was added to the Labels portion of the dialog that controls how scientific and engineering notation labels appear on the plot. See Section 2.12.1 for more information. A Preview button was added that lets you see how your changes affect the plot without leaving the dialog.
Whats New in Version 4 Variable Settings Dialog (formerly Plot Style) The Plot Style command was changed to Variable Settings and the entire dialog was redesigned. The new dialog is shown in Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-2 Variable Settings dialog The Variable Settings dialog lists the names of any variables from the current plot. If a data window is the active window, this dialog will list Variable #1 through Variable #20. To make the same changes for multiple variables within this dialog, press Shift, Ctrl (Windows), or (Macintosh) and click each variable name. To deselect a variable, press Ctrl (Windows) or (Macintosh) and click the name. When working with variables that have long names, the left side of the dialog can be resized. Position the pointer over the vertical line to display a doubleheaded arrow ( ). Then, drag to resize the dialog. A Preview button was added that lets you see how your changes affect the plot without leaving the dialog. An option was added in the Curve Fit Settings tab that forces any curve fits applied to this variable to use the same color as the variable. The View dialog that could be displayed from within Plot Style is no longer available. Use the General portion of the Plot Options dialog to set the default marker size.
Installation and New Features Guide Plot Options Dialog (formerly Plot Extras) The Plot Options dialog, shown in Figure 2-3, now includes the options for a number of different plots. The settings that were available in Polar Options, Probability Options, Histogram Options, and Step Options are now included in this one dialog.
Figure 2-3 Plot Options dialog The General portion of the dialog contains a Marker Thickness setting that lets you set the thickness of the markers independently of the variable and curve fit lines. The options associated with Bar and Column plots were separated into a new category within this dialog. The Bar portion of the dialog also contains a Display pop-up menu that only affects Summary Column plots. The Histogram portion of the dialog allows you to choose whether the Histogram is created by specifying the bin size or the number of bins. A category was created for Pie charts which includes a Draw Pie Frame option. A Preview button was added that lets you see how your changes affect the plot without leaving the dialog. If you are editing an existing plot and choose Plot > Plot Options, the settings associated with the current plot type will be displayed automatically.
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Whats New in Version 4 Preferences Dialog The Preferences dialog, shown in Figure 2-4, was redesigned.
Figure 2-4 Preferences dialog The pop-up menu that controls the decimal separator is now located in this dialog. Three options were added that control whether the toolbar and column numbers are displayed for new data windows, as well as how rows and columns are resized. The File Settings tab contains the pop-up menus that control what files are saved when you quit the program. A Column tab was added that allows you to set the defaults used for all new data windows. A Defaults button was added that resets all of the settings in the current tab to their original defaults.
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Figure 2-7 Example data window To remove a split from the data window, either double-click the split box or drag the split box back to its original position.
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Figure 2-8 Column Formatting palette The Column Formatting palette can be displayed by either choosing Data > Column Formatting or clicking in the data window. The same methods used to display the Column Formatting palette can also be used to close it. The palette is divided into three sections, each of which can be expanded or collapsed by clicking the heading for that particular section. Any changes you make in the first two sections of the dialog (Font and Alignment, Color and Width) are applied immediately to any selected columns. Any changes to the Number Type and Formatting do not take effect until you click Apply. As you move from one column to another, the palette updates to display the current settings for that column.
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3. Use the settings in the Number Type and Formatting portion of the palette to change the data type, format, and the number of significant digits. You can also select whether or not to display the thousands separator and any trailing zeros. 4. Click Apply to update the selected columns. Note: Caution should be used when changing data types. Significant digits may be lost when applying a data type with less precision.
3. Click the up and down arrows to the right of the Column Width to increase or decrease the width (in pixels) of the selected columns. 4. If you want the column width to be based on the length of the strings in each column, click the Auto button.
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3. Use the settings in the Font portion of the palette to change the font, size, color, and style used for the data in the selected columns. 4. Use the Justification setting, shown to the right, in the Alignment, Color and Width portion of the palette to control whether the values are left, center, or right justified in the column.
3. Click the Color control in the Alignment, Color and Width portion of the palette. 4. Select a new background color and click OK.
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Figure 2-9 Preferences dialog 3. Select your new defaults for the various options and pop-up menus. 4. Click OK. Any changes take effect the next time you display a new data window. 5. To make these settings permanent, make sure you save changes to the Style when quitting KaleidaGraph. Note: If you want to reset these settings to KaleidaGraph's default settings, click the Defaults button. 18 2.8 Formatting Data Columns
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Figure 2-14 Axis Options dialog 4. Specify where you want this axis positioned: Choose Bottom, Left, Top, or Right to return the axis to its default location. Choose % From Bottom, % From Left, % From Top, or % From Right and enter the axis length percentage to offset the axis from the default location. Enter a positive value to move the axis towards the center of the plot; enter a negative value to move the axis away from the center of the plot. Choose At Y = or At X = to place the axis at a specific value along the axis. If the value is outside the limits or occurs within a break, the axis is placed at the nearest point along the axis.
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Figure 2-16 Axis Options dialog 4. Enter the range of values you want excluded in the Omit and To fields. As soon as you make any changes, the Show Axis Break check box is automatically selected. 5. To control the position of the break, enter a value in the Position field. The position represents a percentage of the axis length, starting at the origin. The default is to place the break in the middle of the axis. 6. To control the width of the break, edit the Width field. 7. To select a different symbol for the axis break, use the Gap Style pop-up menu. The length of these symbols is set with the Length field. 8. To change the scaling or tick marks on the other side of the axis break, use the Post Break Interval, Major Ticks, and Minor Ticks pop-up menus. 9. Click OK to return to the plot. Note: Once an axis break is inserted, the Data Selection and Zoom Selection tools become disabled.
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