Pretty Plot

 

Pretty Plot is a batch-mode plotting routine, designed for flight simulation needs. Pretty Plot uses an attribute file (.atb) to define what a particular set of plots is supposed to look like. For example, title, axis labels, number of plots per page (up to 4), and data set to plot are all specified.

 

For example:

 

Title : Example 1 : Comparison of DATCOM model with Simulation model

 

X Label : Angle of Attack, Alpha, deg

 

Graph 1 of 2

Y label :  Drag coef - CD

plot t-34c.dat CD_basic vs ALPHA with lines using boxes

plot t-34c.add CD_basic vs ALPHA with lines using astericks

 

Graph 2 of 2

Y label :  Lift coef - CL

plot t-34c.dat CL_basic vs ALPHA with lines using boxes

plot t-34c.add CL_basic vs ALPHA with lines using astericks

 

end_plot

 

The resulting plot would look like this:

 

 

Output can be directed to the screen, a LaserJet printer, or a PCX file for inclusion into a document.

 

The command language is very rich, and many options are available to the user.

 

Pretty Plot is supported under Windows Command Prompt, and under Linux.

 

For more information, contact:

Bill Galbraith

billg (at) holycows.net

407-568-8711