SigmaPlot Overview

  • SigmaPlot is a special purpose software. It is a technical graphing program designed to aid in documenting and publishing research, specializing in the graphical presentation of results.
  • SigmaPlot is a special purpose software, and, therefor UITS only offers limited support for this software. Documentation is available at the UITS Stat/Math Center for reference. The UITS Stat/Math Center (812/855-4724 or email: statmath@indiana.edu) can answer basic questions concerning SigmaPlot.
  • Note: If you are a student using SigmaPlot for a class exercise, questions about your class work should be directed first towards your class instructors.
  • SigmaPlot is currently available on Windows/NT at the UITS Student Technology Centers.

SigmaPlot Program Functionality:

  • Breadth of Functionality: Good
  • SigmaPlot is a special purpose software. It is a technical graphing program designed to aid in documenting and publishing research, specializing in the graphical presentation of results.
  • Reliability and Robustness: Excellent
  • State of the Art: Good
  • User Friendliness: Excellent

SigmaPlot Help Resources:

  • Network-based help: Poor
  • There is no local SigmaPlot User's Group at IU.
  • Program's Help System: Good
  • SigmaPlot have a help menu.

SigmaPlot Program Availability:

  • SigmaPlot is available on UITS systems. For details, see the Other Research Software Availability Table.
  • UITS may offer this software for personal and departmental purchases. See the Stat/Math Software Buyer's Guide [local access only] for more information.

SigmaPlot Training and Support:

  • Document Availability: Fair
  • SigmaPlot User's Manual is available for reference at the UITS Stat/Math Center (email: statmath@indiana.edu,812/855-4724).
  • Training Availability: Poor
  • There are no UITS coordinated training available for SigmaPlot. Those who want to learn more about SigmaPlot may contact the UITS Stat/Math Center.
  • User Group: No
  • There are no local user groups for SigmaPlot.
  • UITS Consulting Support: Limited Support
  • Limited consulting support is available from UITS Stat/Math Center from 9 am to 5 pm (M-F) via phone, email, and for walkins. Appointment is recommended for walkin consulting.