Most selections are self-explanatory.
Graphics includes a variety of plot types and capabilities. Under both options, capabilities to save outputs to working files exist. The CDAW databases are in the process now of upgrade to be compliant with specific style and structural guidelines adapted by ISTP and IACG and derived in the most part from lessons of the CDAW efforts that have preceded these programs. CDFs support storage of multi-dimensional arrays, and allow attributes to be defined as needed for any particular data set. Certain widely-used attributes are useful for such things as identifying the data source, tracking data revisions, describing instrument operation, providing labels and units for the plot parameters, etc.