Re: [Gnuplot-info] fence plotting in gnuplot

[Tait <gnu...@t4...>]

> I am comparing two histograms (red and green) using gnuplot as in here
> http://old.nabble.com/file/p30933874/gnufence0.jpg gnufence0.jpg  but the
> red is partially covered by the green. To avoid this overlapping, a fence
> plot as shown in here  http://old.nabble.com/file/p30933874/gnufence.jpg
> gnufence.jpg  is a good solution undoubtedly. Question is how do I do this
> in gnuplot? Suggestions would be highly appreciated. Thanks!

First, let me answer your question. You can do fence plots by following
the approach in http://gnuplot.sourceforge.net/demo_4.4/surface1.html
(just below halfway down).

However, fence plots are, in my opinion, the wrong solution for your
problem. Because of the pseudo-3D perspective, it is almost imposible to
directly compare the histograms in your second graph. Does "SF4 7a" or
"eSF2 7a" have the higher peak, for example?

Instead, may I suggest you use one of:
- a clustered histogram 
	second plot, http://gnuplot.sourceforge.net/demo_4.4/histograms.html
- a multiplot
	http://t16web.lanl.gov/Kawano/gnuplot/gallery/pressureSlopes.html
- transparency 
	http://gnuplot.sourceforge.net/demo_4.4/transparent.html

Any of these would more clearly present the data and comparison you're
apparently trying to make.