2 The graph Application

Each invocation of graph reads one or more datasets from files named on the command line or from standard input, and prepares a plot. There are many command-line options for adjusting the visual appearance of the plot. The following sections explain how to use the most frequently used options, by giving examples.

• Simple Examples: Simple examples using graph
• Non-Square Plots: Rotating and changing the aspect ratio of a plot
• Multiple Datasets: Preparing a plot from more than one dataset
• Multiplotting: Multiple plots on a single page
• Data Formats: Reading binary and other data formats
• graph Invocation: Command-line options