QUB | Archaeology and Palaeoecology | The 14Chrono Centre
If it is a psimpoll input file the title, number of taxa, and number of samples are read, and the main menu appears.
If it is a TILIA-type file, additional information is required. The following message will appear:
(Tilia general format detected) Enter code for dataset type: '%' for percentage data 'c' for concentration data 'r' for raw data (converted to percentages)Answer appropriately, and a second prompt appears:
Enter code for sample type: 'd' for depths (cm) 'm' for depths (m) 'a' for agesThe main menu will then be displayed.
In the main menu, and the submenus, one of two actions will result from entering the key letter (or number) of your choice. A further selection will appear, the value of the item will change from one mode to another (described as `toggling'), or the value will change through a series (described as `scrolling').
A Dimensions and scale factors for PostScript plots B Scaling of taxa and samples C Changing colours D Diagram style E Change or enable files F Font family (Helvetica) [Helvetica] G Size of selected font (7.1) [] H Depth or age range for plot (off) [off] I Add/change titles J Print dataset to file K Interactive plotting (off) [off] L Conversion of depths to ages M Data analyses N Plot confidence intervals (off) [off] O Save configuration to a:\dallb.CFG P Read from script file (off) [off] U Utilities X Run programSelect an item from this list by entering the key letter. Details of the result of each choice, together with the permitted values for any modifiable parameters, may be found by following the links.
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