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Dataplot is a free, public-domain, multi-platform (Unix, VMS, Linux, Windows 95/98/ME/XP/NT/2000, etc.) software system for scientific visualization, statistical analysis, and non-linear modeling.  The target Dataplot user is the researcher and analyst engaged in the characterization, modeling, visualization, analysis, monitoring, and optimization of scientific and engineering processes. The original version was released by James J. Filliben in 1978 with continual enhancements to present. Authors: James J. Filliben and Alan Heckert Statistical Engineering Division, Information Technology Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology, with tcl/tk GUI interface by Robert R. Lipman, formerly of the Mathematical and Computational Sciences Division.

				Some of the on-line documentation utilizes the Portable Document Format (PDF).  If you do not already have a PDF reader installed for your browser, a number of freely available PDF readers are available.

				You can perform a keyword search of the Dataplot Web page.

				A Dataplot mail list is now available.





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This software was developed at the National Institute of Standards and Technology by employees of the Federal Government in the course of their official duties.  Pursuant to title 17 section 105 of the United States Code this software is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.  Dataplot is an experimental system.  NIST assumes no responsibility whatsoever for its use by other parties, and makes no guarantees, expressed or implied, about its quality, reliability, or any other characteristic.

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    Created July 25, 2012, Updated April 2, 2019
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