Terminology

 

The following comprises the most popular terms used when discussing the Enerplot environment. See Workspace Pane, Books Branch, Data Branch, and Scripts Branch for more details.

Record

A singular array of data points that represents either a single curve, or multiple related curves.

Records become curves when plotted in graphs.

Dataset

A collection of records in a single set. Normally defined by a single, or collection of files.

Sheet

A single page (or canvas), on which graphs with curves may be placed.

Book

A book is a collection of sheets. A book is stored as a single file (*.epbx).

Script

This term refers to Python script, which may be used to automate a sequence of tasks in Enerplot.

Workspace

A collection of books. A workspace is stored as a single file (*.epwx). A workspace contains links to all books, datasets and scripts contained within it. Book files (*.epbx), datasets and scripts are still stored as separate files. Loading a workspace will bring in all books, datasets and scripts associated with it.