"jasonataylor"

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I need a normal scientific chart. You know, the ones with
axes on the
right, left, top, and bottom sides. I think I did this once
before and
it took an hour, since I had to trick excel into thinking i
had about
four different sets of data, most of which were fake. It was
insane.
Meanwhile something like Mongo or Axum or ?? or IDL would do
this
naturally (make good scientific charts instead of bubble gum
candy/girlie/kiddie charts).

What is the best option for me? Do I go with a simple
template a
consultant has worked out (speak up please), an excel add-in
(which
one?), or do I really need to ditch excel unless all I was
doing was
adding 2+2? I'd prefer not to have to toss excel and am
hoping there
is a charting add-in I can buy.

Jason Taylor

First, I would debate your use of "normal" scientific chart. In
a long career I never needed to use one such as you describe.
You might achieve what you want with Excel but there are many
programs at a great range of prices. One relatively cheap one is
PsiPlot. However, if you are actually engaged in research it
might be possible to get your employers to buy a more elaborate
program for you. At a university they may even have a site
licence for MatLab or SigmaPlot.



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James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland