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The people in a graphics studio at this University have some requirements
for a graphing program that Microsoft Chart fails to meet.  They *need*
the following:

Separated axes (i.e. if the minimum X and Y values are not both zero, the
axes shouldn't quite meet:
	10|                *
	  |
	 5|         *
	  |  *
	 0| __________________
	    1984   1985   1986

The ability to specify the symbol to be used to plot each series, and to 
design the symbol if the desired one is not in the palette;

A choice of tick marks on the axes, either crossing or butting onto them:
         |
	-|
	 |

or	 |
	 +
	 |

*Even* line thicknesses when printed on a LaserWriter (if you don't understand
this, try printing a line graph with one segment at around 45 degrees, and
another roughly horizontal);

A legend that is *not* enclosed by a box, but *is* of the form
	*--*  H2SO4
	#--#  HCl
(not -*- as Chart produces)


I know these are very specific, but they are considered essential to meet 
either accepted standards, house style, or plain ol' good design.

Any suggestions would be gratefully received, and I will post a summary as
there has been little discussion of this subject.

Stephen Withers, 
Microcomputer Support Group, University Computing Services,
The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia.

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