Method for making a graph by selecting one of a plurality of graph forms that best fit a user's data format
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1. A method of making a graph on a form selected from a plurality of predetermined graph forms, comprising the steps of:
- preparing data in a table format in a table;
determining whether or not each of the predetermined graph forms is able to be used for representing prepared data in the table on a graph;
simultaneously displaying identifiers for the plurality of predetermined graph forms as candidates for a selection by a user, except for those which were determined not able to be used;
selecting one of the predetermined graph forms according to an identifier selected by the user from among the displayed identifiers; and
making a graph on the selected graph form based on the prepared data.
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Abstract
A method of making a graph by selecting one of a plurality of graph forms that best fits a user'"'"'s data format. The user'"'"'s data is prepared in a table format, with a determination being made relative to which graph form best fits the prepared data. A graph form is selected based on the best fit, and the remaining graph forms are suppressed. The graph is then formulated on the selected graph form using the prepared data.
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1. A method of making a graph on a form selected from a plurality of predetermined graph forms, comprising the steps of:
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preparing data in a table format in a table; determining whether or not each of the predetermined graph forms is able to be used for representing prepared data in the table on a graph; simultaneously displaying identifiers for the plurality of predetermined graph forms as candidates for a selection by a user, except for those which were determined not able to be used; selecting one of the predetermined graph forms according to an identifier selected by the user from among the displayed identifiers; and making a graph on the selected graph form based on the prepared data. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A method of making a graph on a form selected from a plurality of predetermined graph forms, comprising the steps of:
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preparing data in a table format; designating a range of prepared data in a table format to be graphed; determining whether or not each of the predetermined graph forms is able to be used for representing the prepared data in the designated range on a graph; simultaneously displaying identifiers for the plurality of predetermined graph forms as candidates for a selection by a user, except for those which were determined not able to be used; selecting one of the predetermined graph forms according to an identifier selected by the user from among the displayed identifiers; and making a graph on the selected graph form based on the prepared data in the designated range. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7)
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8. A method of making a graph on a form selected from a plurality of predetermined graph forms, comprising the steps of:
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preparing data in a table format; recognizing a range of prepared data in the table format to be graphed; determining whether or not each of the predetermined graph forms is able to be used for representing the prepared data in the recognized range on a graph; simultaneously displaying identifiers and outlines of the plurality of predetermined graph forms as candidates for a selection by a user, except for those which were determined not able to be used; permitting the user to specify a desired identifier from among the displayed identifiers; selecting a graph form according to the identifier specified by the user; and making a graph on the selected graph form based on the prepared data in the recognized range. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of printing a graph in a size selected from a plurality of graph sizes, comprising the steps of:
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setting a size of an output medium; preparing data in a table format; recognizing a range of the prepared data in the table format to be graphed; simultaneously displaying a plurality of graph layout images to be output to the output medium in the plurality of graph sizes based on the data in the recognized range; permitting the selection of a desired graph size during the display; and making a graph of the selected graph size based on the prepared data in the recognized range. - View Dependent Claims (13)
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