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Plot types

Uwe Schneider edited this page Jun 22, 2025 · 2 revisions

The following table summarizes available graph types, required arguments, and basic syntax elements:

Graph Type Dimensions First Argument (%1) Second Argument (%2) Third Argument (%3) Fourth Argument (%4) Style (gp_style)
Line Graph 3 <Parameter name> <X-Axis Element> <Y-Axis Element> lines , linespoints etc.
Scatter Plot 3 <Parameter name> <X-Axis Element> <Y-Axis Element> points
3d-Planes 4 <Parameter name> <X-Axis Element> <Y-Axis Element> <Z-Axis Element>
Histogram 2 <Parameter name>
Clustered Histogram 2 <Parameter name>
Spider Plot 2 <Parameter name> spiderplot
Heatmap 3 <Parameter name> heatmap
Pie Chart 1 <Parameter name> piechart
Sector Plot 2 <Parameter name> sectorplot
Function Plot - funtion lines, etc.

To plot a specific graph type in Gnuplot via gnuplotxyz, you must provide the required arguments and follow the correct syntax for that plot style. Each graph type may require a different number of parameter dimensions and specific plotting options. Detailed, documented examples are available on this wiki to guide you through the process for each graph type.

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