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  1. questionHow can I make my digitizing points smaller?
    In Grapher 9, the digitizing points are not editable, but you can still zoom in on your graph and digitize without obstructing the graph itself. Here is how the graph looks by manually zooming in and digitizing: The digitize points are too big. Follow these steps to see smaller digitizing poin ...

  2. questionHow can I read data from my database?
    Grapher, Strater and Surfer allow data to be read directly from several sources, including Excel XLS and XLSX, dBase DBF, and Access MDB and ACCDB files. Use the File | Open command and select these files directly to create graphs and maps directly from the data. Other files, such as informatio ...

  3. questionTranspose Columns to Rows
    Grapher requires that data be in columns to create a graph. If your data is in rows, you can use a spreadsheet program like Excel to transpose the rows to columns. Once the data is in columns you can easily create a graph in Grapher. You are welcome to send a request for a transpose feature ...

  4. questionHow do I update my graph with changed worksheet data?
    If the worksheet file was changed in a program other than Grapher, such as Excel, while the graph was open in Grapher you will need to update the file. To do this, save the file in the other program. Then in Grapher, choose Graph | Reload Worksheets. This command re-reads the data from the save ...

  5. questionCan I use the zoom (and other commands) more than once?
    Yes! When you invoke the zoom and many other commands from the toolbar buttons in MapViewer (4,5,6,7), Grapher (1-9), Strater, Surfer (5,6,7,8*, 9**, 10**), or Didger (2,3,4**), you have the following options: If you single-click on a tool, it will operate one time. If you double-click on ...

  6. questionMy property manager, object manager, or other manager disappeared!
    Sometimes, the property manager or another manager window will disappear from view. This can happen for a variety of reasons, including being physically dragged off the screen or tabbed with another manager. When this happens, and View | Managers | (manager type) does not force the window to rea ...

  7. questionIs Technical Support free?
    Yes, Technical Support is free to all users for as long as you own the product. You must register your product in order to receive technical support. You can reach technical support by phone, fax, or email. Golden Software business hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Mountain Time, Monday through Frid ...

  8. questionHow can I speed up plotting large data files?
    With every change in the graph or plot, Grapher checks the worksheet to see if the data has changed. With large files, this can slow the redraw of the graph down. There are some things you can do to help this: First, turn off Auto Track Worksheets. In Grapher 8 and previous versions, this wa ...

  9. questionCan I plot data based on time?
    Yes, Grapher can create a graph with either axis based on time. The key is getting the worksheet in the correct format. Many programs create data files with time in one column, date in another column, and the other value in a third. In order to create the graph correctly, the date and time ne ...

  10. questionIs there a way to have relative axis scales?
    Grapher allows each axis to be scaled separately using axis minimum, maximum, and length values. There is not a scale setting that can be set that controls how many units occur over a given page length. However, we have created a script that will do this. Download the script attached to this ...

  11. questionHow can I load an Access ACCDB file in Grapher?
    Grapher 9 does have a direct open and import for the ACCDB format. To reference the ACCDB file directly, Click the File | Open command or the appropriate Graph command. In the Open dialog, select the ACCDB file. In the new dialog, select the table or query to load on the top left side. ...

  12. questionWhere can I find script examples?
    There are many locations where script examples can be located. Download Scripts for Surfer, Grapher, and MapViewer from our website: Golden Software provides a number of useful sample scripts that product owners can download for free from our website. http://www.goldensoftware.com/scripts.s ...

  13. questionCan I install my program silently?
    There is an option to install Grapher silently. This option uses the command line. To use this option, choose Start | Run on the computer you are installing on. Type in: path_to_grapher_exe /s If the Grapher executable were named Grapher90444_32.exe and were located on the F: drive, this statem ...

  14. questionHow do I show the angle axis labels as compass direction instead of degrees?
    To have the angle axis show the compass directions instead of degrees, follow these steps: Create a worksheet that has the angle direction and compass text in two separate columns. An example is attached. Click on the angle axis in either the Object Manager or plot window to select it. In the ...

  15. questionDoes Golden Software offer Grapher Training?
    Golden Software does not currently offer a formal training course, but does offer a variety of free training resources. Please use the following links to learn more about Grapher. Product Tutorials available in Grapher- Go to Help | Tutorial Grapher Forum Grapher videos Golden Software Newsl ...

  16. questionI want to draw a line through some of my data points and get the equation. Can I?
    Yes! Grapher does have the ability to create a fit curve, limited to an X range of data, and get the equation for this range. Here are the steps you would need to create the graph, add the fit curve, and get the equation: Create a line/scatter plot using the Graph | 2D XY Graphs | Line/Scatte ...

  17. questionWhat is a GBK file?
    A GBK file is a Grapher backup file. This contains an intermediate copy of your current graphing project including all modified documents. A GBK file automatically saves every x minutes, depending on your setting preference. To create a GBK file, click the Tools | Options command. On the left ...

  18. questionMy labels overlap! How can I fix this?
    Grapher has the ability to move plot labels, axis labels, axis titles, or graph titles when they overlap with other items on the graph. To do this, click once on your plot, axis, or graph in the Object Manager. Select the plot in the Object Manager. Choose Graph | Move Labels. Click on the la ...

  19. questionCan I make a stiff diagram?
    Grapher has the ability to create a stiff diagram. Use the Graph | Specialty Graphs | Stiff Plot command to create a stiff diagram. The data must have the cations and anions in separate columns, with each value on a separate row. Similar to: The columns A and C can be used as labels. Columns ...

  20. questionWhat is Unicode and what does it do for me?
    Fonts are divided into the non-Unicode section (first 255 characters of any font) and the Unicode section (any characters above #255). If you have any need for special characters, such as characters with accent marks, upside question marks, “picture” characters (Japanese, Chinese, Ar ...

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