Re: [Gnuplot-info] Calculation of Differential Quotient while plotting

[Lars H. <la...@ho...>]

> is it possible to make gnuplot calculate the differential
> quotient while plotting a data file?
> I.e., instead of y plot y', or rather using (
> (y(n)-y(n-1)) / (x(n)-x (n-1)) )?

No, since gnuplot was designed to be a plot programme, not a 
formula manipulation programme. But as you are saying it is 
possible to calculate the differential quotient by hand. 
gnuplot only supports 'basic' mathematic facilities. See 
help expressions and help operators for more details.

Regards 
Lars