DISLIN FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about the data plotting library DISLIN.

Last-modified: 15-March-2022
Version: 5.5
Maintainer: Helmut Michels
Email: michels@dislin.de

Introduction

This FAQ is an attempt to answer some frequently asked questions about the data plotting library DISLIN. Please read through this list before posting a query to the author of DISLIN.

Contents

General Questions

• What is DISLIN?
• Where can I get DISLIN?
• What is the current version of DISLIN?
• In which language is DISLIN written?
• Which systems and compilers are supported?
• Is the source code of DISLIN available?
• What are the current prices of DISLIN?
• Is there a discussion group for DISLIN users?

License Questions

• How can I obtain a DISLIN license?

Technical Questions

• Can I plot directly on the screen?
• How can I get a white background on the screen?
• How can I change the graphs background colour?
• How can I increase the resolution of image files?
• How can I increase the quality of PNG files?
• Can I use DISLIN as a viewer for PostScript files?
• Can I use DISLIN as a viewer for TIFF files?
• Can I import DISLIN PostScript files into TeX?
• What is the best output format for importing DISLIN graphics into MS-Word?
• How would I draw ticks inward rather than outward?
• Can I plot multiple axis systems on one page?
• How can I create a DIN A3 PostScript or PDF file?
• How can I plot indices in DISLIN?
• How can I plot Greek letters in axis titles?
• How can I reset automatic scaling?
• How can I port old DISSPLA programs to DISLIN?
• How can I use TrueType fonts in an X11 window on Linux?

Other Questions

• Error while reading 'DISLIN' module
• Access violation with Fortran 90 and DISLIN routines
• LINK: cannot open file LIBC.lib
• Cannot find libXm.so.3
• How can I use DISLIN for Intel Visual Fortran from MS Visual Studio?
• How can I use DISLIN for MingW from the C-Free IDE?
• How can I use DISLIN from the Bloodshed Dev-C++ IDE?
• How can I use DISLIN with Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Express Edition?
• How can I use DISLIN with Microsoft Visual C# 2008 Express Edition?
• How can I use DISLIN with Microsoft Visual Studio C++ 2019/2022?
• How can I use DISLIN from the Netbeans IDE for C on Linux?
• How can I use DISLIN from the Netbeans IDE for C on Windows?
• How can I use DISLIN with Simply Fortran on Windows?
• How can I use DISLIN from R on Linux?
• wfl386 link problem of DISLIN and OpenWatcom 1.9

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