This interface allows gnuplot to be controlled from C++ and is designed to be the lowest hanging fruit. In other words, if you know how gnuplot works it should only take 30 seconds to learn this library. Basically it is just an iostream pipe to gnuplot with some extra functions for pushing data arrays and getting mouse clicks. Data sources include STL containers (eg. vector), Blitz++, and armadillo. You can use nested data types like std::vector<std::vector<std::pair<double, double>>> (as well as even more exotic types). Support for custom data types is possible.

This is a low level interface, and usage involves manually sending commands to gnuplot using the "<<" operator (so you need to know gnuplot syntax). This is in my opinion the easiest way to do it if you are already comfortable with using gnuplot. If you would like a more high level interface check out the gnuplot-cpp library (http://code.google.com/p/gnuplot-cpp).

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Documentation

Documentation is available [here] but also you can look at the example programs (starting with "example-misc.cc").

Example 1

Speeds up response times for downed field equipment (Machine Down status).

| Metric | Before Advanced Parts Viz (2015 baseline) | After (2024) | Improvement | |--------|-------------------------------------------|--------------|--------------| | Average parts lookup time (experienced tech) | 12 minutes | 3.5 minutes | 71% | | Incorrect part orders (per 1000 repairs) | 43 | 12 | 72% reduction | | New tech time to identify part | 22 minutes | 6 minutes | 73% | | Returned parts (wrong part) | 8.2% of all returns | 2.1% | 74% reduction |

Parts Viz does not exist in a vacuum. It represents a single, highly integrated pillar within a larger suite of Caterpillar digital solutions designed to support equipment management:

is the "behind-the-curtain" interface used by Cat analysts and dealer specialists to track, escalate, and visualize the status of part orders worldwide. 2. How the Tool Drives Maintenance The tool is primarily used for backorder management and escalation

Example 2

Parts | Viz Caterpillar Work

Speeds up response times for downed field equipment (Machine Down status).

Parts Viz does not exist in a vacuum. It represents a single, highly integrated pillar within a larger suite of Caterpillar digital solutions designed to support equipment management: Speeds up response times for downed field equipment