graph
TLDR
Plot data from file
$ graph [data.txt] > [plot.ps]
Plot with specific range$ graph -x [0] [10] -y [0] [100] [data.txt] > [plot.ps]
Create PNG output$ graph -T png [data.txt] > [plot.png]
Plot with title$ graph --title-font-size [0.05] -L "[My Graph]" [data.txt] > [plot.ps]
Multiple datasets$ graph [data1.txt] [data2.txt] > [plot.ps]
SYNOPSIS
graph [options] [files]
DESCRIPTION
graph is part of GNU plotutils, creating 2D plots from data files. It reads x,y coordinates from input and generates publication-quality graphs in various formats.
The tool supports multiple datasets, various line and symbol styles, and extensive customization for scientific and technical plotting.
PARAMETERS
-T type
Output format: ps, png, gif, svg, X.-x min max
X-axis range.-y min max
Y-axis range.-L label
Top label (title).-X label
X-axis label.-Y label
Y-axis label.-m type
Line mode (0-5).-S type
Symbol type.-C
Use color.-g type
Grid type (0-3).
INPUT FORMAT
$ # Comment line
1 2.5
2 3.7
3 4.2
# Blank line separates datasets
1 1.5
2 2.8
1 2.5
2 3.7
3 4.2
# Blank line separates datasets
1 1.5
2 2.8
CAVEATS
Part of plotutils package. Limited interactivity. For complex plots, consider gnuplot. PostScript is default output.
HISTORY
graph is part of GNU plotutils, maintained by the GNU project. The package provides a collection of plotting utilities following the Unix philosophy of simple, composable tools.
