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Contents

Introduction

About this Guide .............................................................vContents of the CD-ROM ..................................................vSystem Requirements .....................................................vWhere to Turn for Help ................................................... viContacting Synergy Software .......................................... vi

Chapter 1 Installing and Starting KaleidaGraph

1.1 Installing the Windows Version ..........................................11.2 Installing the Macin1.3 Uninstalling Kaleida

Windows VersioMacintosh Versio

1.4 Starting KaleidaGra

Chapter 2 Whats New

2.1 Changes for Versio2.2 Major Changes for

Data Window ChPlotting ChangeData Analysis ChFile Saving ChanCommand and D

2.3 Data Window Over2.4 Using the Toolbar .2.5 Editing Column Titl2.6 Displaying the Colu2.7 Splitting the Data W2.8 Formatting Data Co

Using the ColumChanging the NuChanging the CoChanging the RoChanging the FoChanging the BaChanging the De

2.9 New Plot Types.....Dot Plot ...........Summary ColumDouble Y Bar Ploiii

tosh Version ........................................2Graph .................................................3

n ........................................................ 3n....................................................... 3ph ......................................................4

in Version 4

n 4.1 ...................................................5Version 4 .............................................5anges................................................. 5

s......................................................... 6anges ................................................ 6ges .................................................... 6ialog Changes ..................................... 7

view...................................................12.........................................................13es .....................................................13mn Numbers ......................................13indow...............................................14lumns ...............................................15n Formatting Palette........................... 15mber Type and Formatting.................. 16lumn Width ....................................... 16w Height........................................... 17nt, Color, Size, and Style..................... 17ckground Color .................................. 17fault Data Window Settings ................. 18.........................................................19........................................................ 19n Plot............................................... 19t...................................................... 20

Installation and New Features Guide

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Double Y Column Plot ................................................ 212.10 Changing the Position of an Axis ......................................21

Changing the Position via the Axis Options Command .... 21Changing the Position with the Selection Arrow............. 23

2.11 Inserting an Axis Break ..................................................232.12 New Formats for Displaying Axis Labels ............................25

Scientific and Engineering Notation ............................. 25Time Series Values.................................................... 25

2.13 Opening and Saving Layout Files .....................................26Types of Layout Files................................................. 26Opening Saved Layout Files........................................ 26Saving the Layout File ............................................... 27Modifying Plots in a Group Layout File.......................... 27

2.14 Saving Files in a v3.5 Format ..........................................27

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 con

the KaleidaGraph instal

an electronic version ofinstalled with the Kaleid

the Quick Start Guide (

the ReadMe file

electronic versions of th

System Requirements

To install and use KaleidaGrapand operating system requirem

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Windows XP SP2 or lat

45 MB free hard disk s

QuickTime must be insprompt you to install Q

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OS 10.3.9 or later.

45 MB of free RAM is r v

tains the following items:

ler

the complete KaleidaGraph manual (this also gets aGraph application)

available in several languages)

e order forms and brochure

h, we recommend the following minimum hardware ents:

indows Version

er.

pace.

talled. The KaleidaGraph installer will uickTime if it isnt already installed.

acintosh Version

ecommended.


vi

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 any problems using Ka

Technical Support

- O8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (Einformation is listed be

Contacting Synergy Softwa

Please take the time to registetechnical support and upgraderegistration page on our web s

If you have any questions con

Please feel free to check our w

Product descriptions

Technical notes

Frequently asked quest

New release informatio

Downloadable upgrade

Show schedules and pr

And other topics of inte

Synergy Software2457 Perkiomen AvenueReading, PA 19606-2049 USA

Phone: (1) 610-779-0522Fax: (1) 610-370-0548manual. This is a good place to turn if you run into leidaGraph.

ur Technical Support department is available from ST) Monday - Friday, except holidays. Contact low.

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r your program during installation to receive free information. You can also register by accessing the ite (www.synergy.com/register.htm).

cerning KaleidaGraph, please contact us at:

eb site periodically for:

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patches

ess releases

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Internet addresses:Sales/Upgrades: [email protected] support: [email protected]

Web sites: www.kaleidagraph.comwww.synergy.com

1

Installing and Starting KaleidaGraph

Chapter 1

This chapter explains how to install KaleidaGraph onto your computer and start it for the first time.

1.1 Installing the Windows Version

The installer creates a new folsoftware. If you are upgradingfiles are not affected.

To install KaleidaGraph on you

1. Quit any other program

2. Insert the KaleidaGraph

3. Run

KG41Setup

to ins

4. Proceed through the Wagreement.

5. Specify where to installspecify a different direc

Next

.

6. Choose the type of inst

the software. The choic

Typical

- installs a

- The KaleidaGra

- An Examples ffits.

- The KaleidaGra

- A Manuals folddocumentation

Compact

- installs

Custom

- allows y1.1 Installing the Windows Version 1

der on your hard disk containing the KaleidaGraph from an earlier version, your existing KaleidaGraph

r hard disk:

s that are currently running.

CD-ROM.

tall the software.

elcome screen, ReadMe information, and license

the KaleidaGraph program and its related files. To tory, click Browse. When you are finished, click

allation you want to perform and click Next to install es are:

ll of the KaleidaGraph files, including:

ph application and all supporting files.

older containing example plots, data files, and curve

ph Help and New Features documents.

er containing PDF versions of the KaleidaGraph .

only the files needed to run KaleidaGraph.

ou to select which components to install.


2 1.2 Installing the Macintos

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.

1.2 Installing the Macintosh Version

The installer creates a new folder on your hard disk containing the KaleidaGraph software. If you are upgrading from an earlier version, your existing KaleidaGraph files are not affected.

To install KaleidaGraph on you


2. Double-click the

Kaleid

3. Proceed through the ReDestination screen to d

4. Choose the installation

The Easy Install option

The KaleidaGraph a

An Examples folder

The KaleidaGraph H

A Manuals folder codocumentation.

To control which files ge

menu.h Version

r hard disk:

CD-ROM.

aGraph 4.1 Installer icon.

adMe information, license agreement, and isplay the Installation Type screen.

method (easy or custom).

automatically installs the following items:

pplication.

containing example plots, data files, and curve fits.

elp and New Features documents.

ntaining PDF versions of the KaleidaGraph

t installed, choose Custom Install from the pop-up

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 th

1.3 Uninstalling Kaleid

1.3.1 Windows Version

To remove the KaleidaGraph sfollowing:

Choose

Start

>

Progra

KaleidaGraph 4.1

.

Choose

Start

>

Settin

Add/Remove Program

KaleidaGraph 4.1

and

1.3.2 Macintosh Version

To remove the KaleidaGraph s

1. Quit any other program


3. Double-click the

Kaleid

4. Proceed through the va

5. Choose

Uninstall

from

Note:

If you no longer have tKaleidaGraph 4.1 folderto remove the applicati1.3 Uninstalling KaleidaGraph 3

e new location.

aGraph

oftware from your hard disk, perform one of the

ms > KaleidaGraph 4.1 > Remove

gs > Control Panel and then double-click s. In the dialog that appears, select

click Add/Remove.

oftware from your hard disk:

s that are currently running.

CD-ROM.

aGraph 4.1 Installer icon.

rious screens until you reach the Installation Type.

the pop-up menu and click Uninstall.

he KaleidaGraph Installer, you can drag the to the Trash and choose the Empty Trash command on from your hard drive.


4 1.4 Starting KaleidaGraph

1.4 Starting KaleidaGraph

To start KaleidaGraph, perform one of the following:

Windows:

Double-click the

KGraph

icon or choose

Start

>

Programs

>

KaleidaGraph 4.1

>

KaleidaGraph

.

Macintosh:

Double-click the

KaleidaGraph

icon.

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

We do not assign new serial nyour current serial number. ThCD-ROM case or in the order corders.

Note:

The

OK

button will not Some common issues t

Typing the letter O

Typing lower case

Typing the wrong c

Trying to copy and

Typing spaces inste-1 Personalization dialog

umbers for updates, so you should continue to use e authorization code is either located inside the onfirmation that was sent via e-mail for electronic

activate until a valid authorization code is entered. hat prevent the OK button from being active include:

instead of a zero. None of the codes use the letter O.

letters.

haracter by accident (for example, K for X or A for 4).

paste the code from the order confirmation.

ad of dashes.

2

Whats New in Version 4

Chapter 2

This chapter provides an overview of the new features and improvements in KaleidaGraph 4. For a complete list of the new features, refer to the

New Features

file that was installed in the

KaleidaGraph 4.1

folder.

2.1 Changes for Version 4.1

Bitmap file export (BMP, Ggenerate the export files. Asuch as byte ordering, LZW

High Resolution TIFF image

2.2 Major Changes for

2.2.1 Data Window Change

Adjustable column width a

Ability to select the font, foncolor for individual column

Ability to add horizontal ansame data window.

Column titles can be edited

Added a toolbar to the topPreferences dialog and a co

toolbar is displayed or hidd

When saving the data file,

The default characteristics

the Preferences dialog.2.1 Changes for Version 4.1 5

IF, JPEG, PNG, and TIFF) now uses QuickTime to s a result, a number of new features have been added compression, and variable JPEG export quality.

s are now exported with a resolution of 576 dpi.

Version 4

snd row height.

t size, style, justification, font color, and background s.

d vertical splits to compare different sections of the

directly in the data window.

of each data window. Added an option to the mmand to the Data menu to control whether the en.

the size of the data window is remembered.

of the data window can be set in the Column tab of


6 2.2 Major Changes for Vers

2.2.2 Plotting Changes

Added Dot, Summary Column, Double Y Bar, and Double Y Column plots.

Added the ability to change the position of the axes.

Added support for axis breaks.

Added the ability to choose how scientific and engineering notation plot labels are displayed.

Added six new formats for controlling the display of time series axis labels.

Added the ability to set the X axis limits in Probability and X-Y Probability plots.

Logarithmic scales are now available for Box and Percentile plots.

Added support for creating Histograms by specifying the bin size. This is the method that was used prior to v3.5. The

Histogram

portion of the Plot Options dialog determines which method is used.

2.2.3 Data Analysis Change

Added the Student-Newma

Added a linear correlation

Entry.

Modified the statistics commstatistics on a row-by-row formula like c3=mean(0:2)

2.2.4 File Saving Changes

Added the ability to save asame file as the layout file

Added a

Save as type

(W

Save dialog when saving frmenu initially defaults to Ktype selected for subsequeto be removed from the

Im

Data, plot, and layout windand v3.6x. See Section 2.1ion 4

sn-Keuls, Scheffe, and Fisher's LSD post hoc tests.

function, corr(), to the Functions menu in Formula

ands in Formula Entry to make it easier to calculate basis across a range of columns. You can now use a instead of c3=mean([0:0, 0:2]).

group layout file, which embeds the plot files in the . See Section 2.13 for more information.

indows) or Format (Macintosh) pop-up menu to the om the data, plot, and layout windows. The pop-up aleidaGraph file types, but remembers the last file nt files. This addition caused most of the commands port and Export submenus.

ows can be saved in a v3.5 format for use in v3.5x 4 for more information.


2.2.5 Command and Dialog Changes

Show Macros

and

Edit Macros

were combined into a single command.

Added an

Invert Mask

command to the

Functions

menu. This works like the Invert Mask macro, but can be used on multiple columns at once.

The Column Format dialog has been replaced by a floating palette. See Section 2.8.1 for more information on the use of the Column Formatting palette.

The

Format

menu was removed. The

Text Options

,

Value Label Format

, and

Equation Label Format

commands were moved to the

Plot

menu. The

Curve Fit Options

command is now located in the

Curve Fit

menu.

The

Update Plot

command has been changed slightly. When you choose this command from the

Plot

menu or click the Update Plot button , the plot will be updated based on the entire data set, regardless of any selections in the data window.

To update the plot using a

(Windows), or

Option

(Ma

click the Update Plot buttoyou make a different selec

the plot. To go back to usinclick a single cell and press

Redesigned the Preference

Redesigned the Axis OptionOptions (formerly Plot ExtrPlot menu.2.2 Major Changes for Version 4 7

subset of the data, select the data, press Shift, Alt cintosh), and either choose Plot > Update Plot or n. This particular selection will be remembered until tion and press Shift, Alt, or Option when updating g the entire data set, either select all of the data or Shift, Alt, or Option when updating the plot.

s dialog.

s, Variable Settings (formerly Plot Style), and Plot as) dialogs. All of these commands are located in the



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

The tabs across the top of edited. When All is selectesuch as plot color (frame, gthe thickness of the axes,

This dialog now contains seaxes and insert axis breaks

A Notation pop-up menu controls how scientific andSection 2.12.1 for more in

A Preview button was addwithout leaving the dialog.ion 4

2-1 Axis Options dialog

the dialog allow you to choose which axis is being d, settings that affect the entire plot are displayed, rid, interior, and background), tick mark length, and tick marks and grid lines.

ttings that allow you to change the position of the . See Sections 2.10 and 2.11 for more information.

was added to the Labels portion of the dialog that engineering notation labels appear on the plot. See formation.

ed that lets you see how your changes affect the plot


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-

The Variable Settings dialoplot. If a data window is ththrough Variable #20.

To make the same changesCtrl (Windows), or (Mavariable, press Ctrl (Windo

When working with variablcan be resized. Position theheaded arrow ( ). Then,

A Preview button was addwithout leaving the dialog.

An option was added in theapplied to this variable to u

The View dialog that couldavailable. Use the Generamarker size.2.2 Major Changes for Version 4 9

2 Variable Settings dialog

g lists the names of any variables from the current e active window, this dialog will list Variable #1

for multiple variables within this dialog, press Shift, cintosh) and click each variable name. To deselect a ws) or (Macintosh) and click the name.

es that have long names, the left side of the dialog pointer over the vertical line to display a double-

drag to resize the dialog.


Curve Fit Settings tab that forces any curve fits se the same color as the variable.

be displayed from within Plot Style is no longer l portion of the Plot Options dialog to set the default



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

The General portion of thelets you set the thickness ofit lines.

The options associated witcategory within this dialog.pop-up menu that only affe

The Histogram portion of Histogram is created by sp

A category was created for

A Preview button was addwithout leaving the dialog.

If you are editing an existinassociated with the currenion 4

2-3 Plot Options dialog

dialog contains a Marker Thickness setting that f the markers independently of the variable and curve

h Bar and Column plots were separated into a new The Bar portion of the dialog also contains a Display cts Summary Column plots.

the dialog allows you to choose whether the ecifying the bin size or the number of bins.

Pie charts which includes a Draw Pie Frame option.


g plot and choose Plot > Plot Options, the settings t plot type will be displayed automatically.


Preferences Dialog

The Preferences dialog, shown in Figure 2-4, was redesigned.

Figure

The pop-up menu that condialog.

Three options were added tare displayed for new dataresized.

The File Settings tab contsaved when you quit the p

A Column tab was added data windows.

A Defaults button was addtheir original defaults.2.2 Major Changes for Version 4 11

2-4 Preferences dialog

trols the decimal separator is now located in this

hat control whether the toolbar and column numbers windows, as well as how rows and columns are

ains the pop-up menus that control what files are rogram.

that allows you to set the defaults used for all new

ed that resets all of the settings in the current tab to


12 2.3 Data Window Overview

2.3 Data Window Overview

This section provides an overview of the redesigned data window. A sample data window is shown in Figure 2-5.

Figu

The various elements of the da

Toolbar - The buttons commands. See Section

Home button - Clickin(row 0, column 0).

Vertical and Horizontwindow into multiple pawindow simultaneously

Current position - Thcurrent cell.

Expand/Collapse butcollapse the column hedisplay the column numcheck box in the Prefer

Column titles - This acolumn. By default, thewindow. The titles can numbers are being disp

Toolbar

Home

Verticalsplit

Currentposition

button

Expand/Collapse

Horizontalsplit

Columntitles

buttonre 2-5 Data window

ta window are described below:

in the toolbar provide shortcuts to commonly used 2.4 for more information about the toolbar.

g this button returns the data window to its origin

al splits - These controls are used to split the data nes. This allows you to view two sections of the data .

is area of the data window shows the position of the

ton - Clicking this button allows you to expand or aders to display or hide the column numbers. To bers by default, select the Show Column Numbers ences dialog.

rea of the dialog contains the title of each data column titles are A, B, C, and so on for a new data be edited directly in the data window. If the column layed, they appear below the column title.


2.4 Using the Toolbar

KaleidaGraph now provides a toolbar in the data window, shown in Figure 2-6, for easy access to some commonly used commands. If the toolbar is not displayed for a particular data window, choose Data > Show Data Tools. The Preferences dialog contains an option that controls the default state of the toolbar for any new data windows.

Figure 2

2.5 Editing Column Titl

It is now possible to edit columlong to fit inside the cell, Kaleican mouse-over the column ti

To change the title of a column

1. Double-click the title ofselected.

2. Type a new column title

3. To edit the next columncurrent column, press E

2.6 Displaying the Colu

KaleidaGraph still makes use oto control whether or not they

To display the column numberwindow. To make this the defain the Preferences dialog.

Posted

UpdatePlot

NoteColumn Append Add

UnmaskAscending

Formatting Columns Rows Sort

Insert Insert Mask Invert DescendingColumn Row Mask Sort

Statistics2.4 Using the Toolbar 13

-6 Data window toolbar

es

n titles directly in the data window. If the title is too daGraph will show ... in the middle of the title. You tle to display the full name in a tool tip.

:

the column. The name of the current column will be

.

title, press Tab. To move to the first row in the nter (Windows) or Return (Macintosh).

mn Numbers

f the column numbers, but now you have the ability are displayed in the data window.

s, click the Expand/Collapse button in the data ult, select the Show Column Numbers check box


14 2.7 Splitting the Data Wind

2.7 Splitting the Data Window

KaleidaGraph provides two controls in the data window that can be used to split the data window into multiple panes. This allows you to view two sections of the data window simultaneously.

To split the data window into multiple panes:

1. Move the pointer over one of the split boxes in the data window. The split boxes are located above the vertical scroll bar and to the left of the horizontal scroll bar.

2. Drag one of the split boxes towards the center of the scroll bar. The data window will get divided into two panes. Each pane will have its own set of scroll bars. Figure 2-7 shows an example data window that contains vertical and horizontal splits.

Figure 2

To remove a split from the datasplit box back to its original poow

-7 Example data window

window, either double-click the split box or drag the sition.


2.8 Formatting Data Columns

The Column Format dialog that was available in earlier versions of KaleidaGraph has been replaced by a Column Formatting palette. This section explains how to control the appearance of the data window, change the format of the data, and set default attributes for new data windows.

2.8.1 Using the Column Formatting PaletteThe Column Formatting palette, shown in Figure 2-8, can be used to change many of the attributes associated with the data window, such as font, color, font size, column width, and format of the data.

Figure 2-8

The Column Formatting paletteFormatting or clicking in the Column Formatting palette

The palette is divided into threcollapsed by clicking the headiin the first two sections of the dapplied immediately to any seand Formatting do not take

As you move from one column settings for that column.2.8 Formatting Data Columns 15

Column Formatting palette

can be displayed by either choosing Data > Column the data window. The same methods used to display can also be used to close it.

e sections, each of which can be expanded or ng for that particular section. Any changes you make ialog (Font and Alignment, Color and Width) are

lected columns. Any changes to the Number Type effect until you click Apply.

to another, the palette updates to display the current


16 2.8 Formatting Data Colum

2.8.2 Changing the Number Type and FormattingTo change the format of the data in a column:

1. Select one or more columns in the data window.

2. Choose Data > Column Formatting or click in the data window to display the Column Formatting palette.

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.

2.8.3 Changing the ColumnKaleidaGraph allows you to cowindow. If multiple columns arcolumn in the selection.

By default, you can only use thcolumn width. However, if theselected in the Preferences diathe columns.

You can use either of the follo

To change the width of a colum

1. If you want to change tdata window.

2. Position the pointer on

3. When the pointer changon the right side of the

To change the width of a colum

1. Select one or more colu

2. Choose Data > Columdisplay the Column For

3. Click the up and down aor decrease the width (

4. If you want the column column, click the Autons

Widthntrol the width of each individual column in the data e selected, the new column width is applied to each

e cells containing the column titles to adjust the Allow cell resizing by dragging check box is log, you can use any cell in the data window to resize

wing methods to change the width of the columns:

n by dragging:

he width of multiple columns, make a selection in the

the line that separates the column titles.

es to a double-headed arrow , drag the boundary column until the column is the desired width.

n using the Column Formatting palette:

mns in the data window.

n Formatting or click in the data window to matting palette.

rrows to the right of the Column Width to increase in pixels) of the selected columns.

width to be based on the length of the strings in each button.


2.8.4 Changing the Row HeightKaleidaGraph allows you to control the height of each individual row in the data window. If multiple rows are selected, the new row height is applied to each row in the selection.

By default, you can only use the cells containing the row numbers to adjust the row height. However, if the Allow cell resizing by dragging check box is selected in the Preferences dialog, you can use any cell in the data window to resize the rows.

To change the height of a row:

1. If you want to change the height of multiple rows, make a selection in the data window.

2. Position the pointer on the line that separates the row numbers.

3. When the pointer changes to a double-headed arrow , drag the lower boundary until the row

2.8.5 Changing the Font, CThe Column Formatting palettestyle used to display data in eare selected, the same settingswindow updates as soon as yo

To change the font, color, font



3. Use the settings in the color, and style used fo

4. Use the Justification seAlignment, Color andwhether the values arecolumn.

2.8.6 Changing the BackgrThe Column Formatting paletteeach column in the data windobackground color is applied to

To change the background col



3. Click the Color control palette.

4. Select a new backgroun2.8 Formatting Data Columns 17

is the desired height.

olor, Size, and Style can be used to change the font, color, font size, and

ach column of the data window. If multiple columns are applied to each column in the selection. The data u make a change to any one of these settings.

size, or style of a column:



Font portion of the palette to change the font, size, r the data in the selected columns.

tting, shown to the right, in the Width portion of the palette to control left, center, or right justified in the

ound Color can also be used to change the background color for w. If multiple columns are selected, the same each column in the selection.

or of a column:



in the Alignment, Color and Width portion of the

d color and click OK.


18 2.8 Formatting Data Colum

2.8.7 Changing the Default Data Window SettingsThe Preferences command can be used to select default settings for most of the attributes associated with a data window, including font, color, font size, column width, and row height. You can also select the default data type and format for the data values.

To change the defaults for the data window:

1. Choose Preferences from the File (Windows or OS 9) or KaleidaGraph (Mac OS X) menu to display the Preferences dialog.

2. Click the Column tab to display the settings available, shown in Figure 2-9, for setting the data window defaults.

Figure

3. Select your new defaul

4. Click OK. Any changes window.

5. To make these settings when quitting KaleidaG

Note: If you want to reset thethe Defaults button.ns

2-9 Preferences dialog

ts for the various options and pop-up menus.

take effect the next time you display a new data

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2.9 New Plot Types

This version of KaleidaGraph includes four new plot types: Dot, Summary Column, Double Y Bar, and Double Y Column. The Dot and Summary Column plots were added to the Stat area of the Gallery menu. The Double Y Bar and Double Y Column plots were added to the Bar area of the Gallery menu.

2.9.1 Dot PlotA Dot plot enables you to quickly examine a number of variables and extract their major characteristics. Dot plots are often used to illustrate the major features of the distribution of the data in a convenient form. A Dot plot can also help detect any unusual observations (outliers), or any gaps in the data set.

The X axis displays the names of each variable and the Y axis displays the range of the data. You can use the Dot portion of the Plot Options dialog (Plot menu) to control the options associated

2.9.2 Summary Column PloA Summary Column plot is simthis plot does not require an indwhen you have individual datapatterns or colors, or when complace each value in a separate

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of each variable and the Y axis displays the range of ical attribute displayed in the Summary Column plot, the Display pop-up menu in the Bar portion of the ).

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The height of each bar represents the value of a variable. Multiple values for the same category (row) are displayed as side-by-side columns. The horizontal axis displays the categories and the vertical axes display the range of the dependent values.

2.10 Changing the Pos

By default, KaleidaGraph placehave complete control over whcan be positioned away from thX or Y axis, or at a percentage

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2.10.2 Changing the Position with the Selection ArrowThe Selection Arrow can be used to manually change the position of an axis.

To change the position of an axis:

1. Double-click one of the axes with the Selection Arrow. The first click selects the plot frame, the second click selects the individual axis. A dotted box will be drawn around the selected axis.

2. Drag the axis to a new position. You can also use the arrow keys to move the axis.

Note: The axes can only be moved in one direction. The horizontal axes can only move vertically, and the vertical axes can only move horizontally.

2.11 Inserting an Axis

Most of the plots in KaleidaGranormally used when you have

KaleidaGraph provides optionsof the break, the symbol used displayed after the break.

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This version of KaleidaGraph plabels.

2.12.1 Scientific and EnginWhen displaying labels in scienNotation pop-up menu in thecontrols how the labels are dispfor displaying scientific or engito the right.

2.12.2 Time Series ValuesWhen plotting time series dataAxis Options or Label Format ddisplayed on the plot. The last shown to the right were added

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2.13 Opening and Saving Layout Files

This section explains the difference between basic Layout files and Group Layout files, which are new for version 4. Information is provided for opening and saving both types of Layout files, as well as how to edit the plots after opening a Group Layout file.

2.13.1 Types of Layout FilesKaleidaGraph can save two types of Layout files: basic Layout files and Group Layout files. The only difference between the two types of files is how they handle the plots within the layout window.

A basic Layout file stores the following information: size and position of the cells, the contents and location of any text labels or objects, and the background settings. The plots are not saved as part of the Layout file; however, the cells are assigned position numbers based on theexample, if a cell contains the time you open this layout file, automatically be loaded into th

Group Layout files provide the within the Layout file. This allofile, and open a single file at aplots.

2.13.2 Opening Saved LayoYou can use the Open commabeen saved previously. The typfile) determines how it is hand

If you open a basic Layout file,window, using the same procecreated. Each of the cells are aplots in the Select Plot submeopen the layout file before opePosition #0 are empty cells an

If you open a Group Layout fileplots that were saved as part same time, although the indiveither click the Extract button or use the Show Plot commaayout Files

order of the plots in the Select Plot submenu. For second plot in the Select Plot submenu, the next the second plot in the Select Plot submenu will is cell.

added benefit of saving a copy of each plot embedded ws you to organize your plots, save a Group Layout later date to make changes to any of the original

ut Filesnd (File menu) to open any Layout files that have e of Layout file that you open (basic or group layout led.

KaleidaGraph will load any open plots into the layout dure that was used when the layout was originally ssigned position numbers based on the order of the nu. To see the position numbers for each of the cells, ning or creating any plots. Any cells that show d will not have plots loaded into them automatically.

, KaleidaGraph will display the layout window and the of the layout file. Each of the plots is opened at the idual plot windows are hidden by default. You can ( ) in the upper-right corner of the layout window nd (Windows menu) to display the original plots.


2.13.3 Saving the Layout FileOnce you have created a layout, you can save the layout for future use. You have the choice of saving a basic Layout file (which does not include the plots) or a Group Layout file (which saves a copy of each plot as part of the layout file).

To save a layout:

1. With the desired layout as the active window, choose File > Save Layout As.

2. To save a basic Layout file, verify that KaleidaGraph Layout is currently selected in the Save as type (Windows) or Format (Macintosh) pop-up menu. This will save the size and position of the cells, the contents and location of any text labels or objects, and the background settings. It will not save any of the plots as part of the Layout file.

3. To save a Group Layout file, verify that KaleidaGraph Group Layout is currently selected in thpop-up menu. This will

4. Give the file an approp

2.13.4 Modifying Plots in aWhen you open a Group Layousame time, although the indivfollowing methods can be usedediting:

Click the Extract buttonThe plots used in the la

Use the Show Plot comto the front.

2.14 Saving Files in a v

KaleidaGraph allows you to saformat so that these files can It is not possible to save these

To save a file in the v3.5 form

1. Choose Save Data As,File menu.

2. Select KaleidaGraph 33.5 Layout from the Spop-up menu.

3. Specify the location and2.14 Saving Files in a v3.5 Format 27

e Save as type (Windows) or Format (Macintosh) save the plot files as part of the Layout file.

riate name and click Save.

Group Layout Filet file, the plots used in the layout are opened at the

idual plot windows are hidden by default. The to display the individual plot windows for further

( ) in the upper-right corner of the layout window. yout will be brought to the front.

mand (Windows menu) to bring an individual plot

3.5 Format

ve the data, plot, and layout windows in a v3.5 file be opened in either v3.5x or v3.6x of KaleidaGraph. files in a v3.0x format.

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.5 Data, KaleidaGraph 3.5 Plot, or KaleidaGraph ave as type (Windows) or Format (Macintosh)

file name for the file and click Save.


28 2.14 Saving Files in a v3.5 Format

Installing and Starting KaleidaGraph1.1 Installing the Windows Version1.2 Installing the Macintosh Version1.3 Uninstalling KaleidaGraph1.3.1 Windows Version1.3.2 Macintosh Version

1.4 Starting KaleidaGraph

Whats New in Version 42.1 Changes for Version 4.12.2 Major Changes for Version 42.2.1 Data Window Changes2.2.2 Plotting Changes2.2.3 Data Analysis Changes2.2.4 File Saving Changes2.2.5 Command and Dialog ChangesAxis Options DialogVariable Settings Dialog (formerly Plot Style)Plot Options Dialog (formerly Plot Extras)Preferences Dialog

2.3 Data Window Overview2.4 Using the Toolbar2.5 Editing Column Titles2.6 Displaying the Column Numbers2.7 Splitting the Data Window2.8 Formatting Data Columns2.8.1 Using the Column Formatting Palette2.8.2 Changing the Number Type and Formatting2.8.3 Changing the Column Width2.8.4 Changing the Row Height2.8.5 Changing the Font, Color, Size, and Style2.8.6 Changing the Background Color2.8.7 Changing the Default Data Window Settings

2.9 New Plot Types2.9.1 Dot Plot2.9.2 Summary Column Plot2.9.3 Double Y Bar Plot2.9.4 Double Y Column Plot

2.10 Changing the Position of an Axis2.10.1 Changing the Position via the Axis Options Command2.10.2 Changing the Position with the Selection Arrow

2.11 Inserting an Axis Break2.12 New Formats for Displaying Axis Labels2.12.1 Scientific and Engineering Notation2.12.2 Time Series Values

2.13 Opening and Saving Layout Files2.13.1 Types of Layout Files2.13.2 Opening Saved Layout Files2.13.3 Saving the Layout File2.13.4 Modifying Plots in a Group Layout File

2.14 Saving Files in a v3.5 Format

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