What's New in Grapher™ 7?

After compiling a list of the new features in Grapher 7, we chose a small sample of these new features to display here. Of course, these are only a few of the many features available in Grapher 7!

New Graph Types!

New graph types in Grapher 7 include class scatter plots, polar class scatter plots, 3D XYZ class scatter plots, and stiff plots! 

The new Class Scatter Plot is a 2D graph that shows your data as scattered symbols on an XY graph. Symbols are set for each "class." Classes are based on a data column in your worksheet. 

As with every detail in every graph with Grapher, you can change every portion of your plot to fit your own preferences for eye-catching graphics every time! 

Similar to the class scatter plot, the Polar Class Scatter Plot allows you to have different symbols for each class. Easily choose the number of classes and symbols for each class! 

Alter the polar plot to display any tick mark labels you desire. In addition, you can add other plots to your graph for more detailed information! 
Similar to the class scatter plot, the 3D XYZ Class Scatter Plot allows you to have different symbols for each class. 3D XYZ class scatter plots give you an easy way to display four variables on a 3D plot, showing potential trends in data. 
Easily choose the number of classes and symbols for each class! Save classes to a file to use over and over again with different plots. 
Hydrologists have yet another tool to create more of an impact with their data! Stiff Plots can now be created in Grapher 7! Create these informative graphs with striking colors to enhance their display! Add text, labels, and color to make your graph more meaningful! Add background colors to any graph for stunning presentation quality graphics! 

Added Script Recorder!

Grapher always allows you to create your graphs exactly like you want them. Now, as you create the graphs, use the convenient script recorder to quickly create a script with the steps needed to recreate the graph exactly. The new script recorder and script manager windows are located conveniently directly inside Grapher. Never again spend long amounts of time recreating graphs or laboring over scripting languages. Graphs are efficiently created over and over again with ease! 

Create Multiple Symbols on Scatter Plots!

Grapher 7 has added the ability to create multiple symbols on a single scatter plot! Choose to either use different symbols for every point from a table, use a worksheet column to specify the symbol, or use repeating symbols from a table. With either the repeating symbols or the varied symbols, you choose the symbol style, color, and size! 

Take Control of Bar Chart Widths!

Grapher now has the option to create bar charts where the width of the bars can be set. Choose from 3 different methods of setting the width: from a percentage column, in page units, or using the current default width settings. 

Combine the width options with existing different coloring options for a truly unique bar chart!

Link Text to a Worksheet Cell!

Often you have information in your worksheet that needs to be displayed on your graph. Now, there is a quick and easy way to add text to your graph directly from your worksheet cell. When the worksheet changes, so does the graph! 

Change Box-Whisker Outliers!

Box-whisker chart outliers are points that are well outside the data median, but still contribute to the definition of the whiskers of the plot. The definition of an outlier is any point that:

falls below the lower quartile – Factor * Inner quartile range
or 
above the upper quartile + Factor * Inner quartile range

Grapher 7 now allows you to set the outlier Factor value to any value you want, changing the way the whiskers and outlier points appear on the graph. The default is still 1.5, to mimic previous versions of Grapher.

Add Spline Areas and Curves!

Grapher 7 has added new drawing types! Now, in addition to other drawing objects like text, rectangles, ellipses, and points, you can enhance your graphs with spline polylines and spline polygons! Easily edit the points used for the spline objects to quickly change the shape of the line or polygon! 

Connect Moved Labels to Points!

Labels that have been moved can be difficult to read. Now, you have the ability to link the moved label with a connection line. Easily set line styles. 

Convert 2D Graphs to 3D and 3D Graphs to 2D!

Grapher now has the ability to convert 2D graphs to 3D and 3D graphs to 2D. Enhancing the look of your graph has never been so easy! Start with either graph type and use the Graph | Change Plot To command to convert the orientation to the other graph type! 

Additional New Features!

  • Save time by creating multiple plots from the worksheet in one step! Now, select all of the columns you want and create all of the plots on a graph with one command!

  • Quickly create bar charts from categories using the updated, easier to use Graph Wizard!

  • Add bubbles to your ternary diagrams to show additional information about the graph! 

  • Import data directly into Grapher from any ODBC compatible database, including Access, dBase, Paradox, and more!

  • Allow Grapher to automatically back up your files! Save time in power outages by using a backup file to recreate your graph. You choose how often to save the back up files!

  • Create "fill between" graphs where the fill is vertical or horizontal between curves. 

  • Store worksheet paths either to a specific folder or to a relative folder name. For instance, if your data is always in a sub-folder of where your graphs are, you can use the relative naming convention to reference this data location!

  • Added box and margin settings to the Text Editor. This allows the fill and line properties to extend a distance away from the text. You set the distance!

  • You choose whether to export page headers and footers with your graph!

  • Change all font sizes, colors, or properties for all entries in a legend at the same time! 

  • Link plot names and graph titles to the legend! If the plot or graph name changes, the legend automatically updates!

Comments From Beta Testers!

  • "Overall, I'm very impressed with the improvements! Well done on improving a great bit of software."

  • "The Script Recorder is AWESOME. This will really help people who are not good at programming get a better handle on how the language works."

  • "I like most the ability to adjust everything in the graph!"

  • "I like the wide variety of graph types available, and the intuitive feel of the program."

  • "...when Grapher 6 was introduced I thought there was little more that could be done with it. How wrong I was! Grapher is becoming a mature product!"

  • "The program keeps getting better & better."

  • "Grapher is the best graphing software out there that can be used in any situation."