Short Lessons

The “Introduction to DataGraph” video series contains 10 short sessions that go into more detail than the Quick Start Guide. Examples illustrate how data is formatted in a spreadsheet versus DataGraph.

• Lessons 1 to 5 are about entering and importing data. The total run time is about 20 minutes.
• Lessons 6 to 10 are more in-depth videos about creating, formatting, and exporting graphs. The total run time is about 40 minutes.

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1. Create a New File

Length: 1:45 min

Learn about the example file window and how to create new files (⌘-N).

Note: The user interface for these videos is 5.0. There was a slight update to the Example File Interface since that version, but the functionality has not changed.

2. Entering Numbers

Length: 2:57 min

Learn some basics about the data table. You’ll learn how to create number columns (⌘1) and how to enter data.

Learn more about Number columns.

3. Entering Text

Length: 6:06 min

Save the file and add additional data and text columns for labels (⌘2). Learn how to enter text data properly, using one column for each data type. Learn a shortcut for filling text values and removing rows.

Learn more about Text columns.

4. Entering Dates

Length: 6:24

Learn how to create Date columns (⌘4) and distinguish between data types. Use the date formatting options to enter dates flexibly.

Learn more about Date columns.

5. Copy & Paste Importing

Length: 5:37

Learn how to copy from a spreadsheet and paste data into a DataGraph file. Use shortcuts to set data types and format your data.

6. Add a Line Plot

Length: 6:05

Learn to make a line plot using the Plot command. Interactively place labels on the graph. Learn about Hide/Exclude buttons.

7. Selecting Data with Masks

Length: 10:43

Learn about a key technique in DataGraph – How to apply a Mask. Masks allow you to filter data in a wide variety of ways. Masks eliminate the need to move data around and isolate data sections before graphing.

8. Formatting Graphs

Length: 10:08

Learn to use the top-down formatting approach in DataGraph. Learn to change settings, such as font, in one graph and then apply the same settings to other graphs. Also, learn how to add and edit legends.

9. Exporting Graphs

Length: 9:28

Learn how to paste a graph into a document. Learn some additional formatting options for adjusting a file into a document, so that elements in your graph are properly sized.

10. Next Steps

Length: 7:30

Learn more about how to organize a file when you have multiple sets of data and how to annotate your files with notes.