SigmaPlot

SigmaPlot is a scientific tool specifically designed for data analysis and visualization. It is intended for use by scientists, professional researchers, and engineers across various industries. According to the vendor, SigmaPlot is suitable for companies of all sizes, from small startups to large enterprises. It is commonly used by professionals in fields such as biology, chemistry, and engineering to effectively analyze and present technical data.

Key Features

Graphing Options: Choose from a wide range of graph types to best present your results. SigmaPlot offers more options for charting, modeling, and graphing your technical data than any other graphics software package. Customize every detail of your charts and graphs, including axis breaks, error bars, symbols, colors, fonts, and line thickness.

Statistical Analysis: Statistical analysis is made easy with almost 50 of the most frequently used statistical tests integrated into SigmaPlot. The software-based Advisor suggests the most appropriate statistical tests and accepts raw and indexed data formats to avoid data reformatting. View column statistics instantly with summary statistics including confidence intervals.

Web Sharing: Share high-quality graphs and data on the web as high-resolution, dynamic web pages. Viewers can explore data used to create graphs and zoom, pan, or print images at full resolution directly from a web browser. Automatically generate active web objects from your graphs or embed the objects within other web pages. Export your graphs in various file formats, including Excel, ASCII Plain Text, Comma Delimited, and MS Access.

Data Import and Export: Import data from various sources, including Excel, ASCII Plain Text, and MS Access. SigmaPlot has import file formats for all common text files, including comma-delimited files and user-selected delimiters. Export your graphs and data in formats such as Excel, ASCII Plain Text, Comma Delimited, and MS Access. Generate publication-quality graphs and customize their appearance with options for line widths, fonts, colors, and more.

Excel Integration: Use SigmaPlot within Microsoft Excel for seamless integration with your data. Access SigmaPlot directly from your active Excel worksheet, eliminating the need for tedious cut-and-paste data preparation. Keep your data and graphs in one convenient file for easy analysis and presentation. Use Excel's built-in features, such as in-cell formulas, pivot tables, macros, and date or time formats, without any compatibility issues.

Regression and Curve Fitting: Fit data easily and accurately with the Regression Wizard. Automatically determine initial parameters, write a statistical report, and save equations to your SigmaPlot Notebook. Use the Dynamic Curve Fitter to perform multiple curve fits and rank the results by goodness of fit. Plot nearly any mathematical function with the Plot Equation feature, including user-defined and parameterized equations.

Automation and Customization: Maximize productivity with SigmaPlot's automation capabilities, including macro recording and programming. Create custom dialog boxes, menu choices, and forms to guide users through a session. Automate complex repetitive tasks and create industry-specific or field-specific graphs. Use built-in macros or create your own to tailor the SigmaPlot interface for your specific application.

Worksheet and Report Features: New worksheet features include importing Excel worksheet data into SigmaPlot, mini toolbar for worksheet cell editing, and zoom-enabled worksheet. Line widths can be placed in the worksheet for graph customization, and formatted text (subscript, etc.) is supported in worksheet cells. SigmaPlot's notebook functionality allows you to hold worksheets, reports, documents, equations, graph pages, and macros in one place. Automate routine and complex tasks with Visual Basic compatible programming using the built-in macro language interface.

Symbol and Graph Customization: Choose from over 100 symbol types, including new symbol types like half-filled and BMW styles. Edit font when using text as a symbol, and access new symbols directly from the graph properties dialog, toolbar, legend page, and symbol dialog box. SigmaPlot offers a report editor to combine all aspects of your analysis into one document, with options for cut and paste or OLE integration. Customize the appearance of your reports and graphs with a wide range of styles, sizes, and colors from any system font.

Page Layout and Annotation: Page layout and annotation options include OLE 2 container and server, automatic or manual legends, and true WYSIWYG editing. Use the multi-line text editor to add annotations and labels to your graphs, and display multiple curves and plots on one graph. Cut and paste tabular data between reports and Excel worksheets, and choose from pre-defined or custom table styles. Generate actual function code and test routines for all fitted equations in FORTRAN, C, Basic, Pascal, and VBA for Excel.