Where Should I Have the Dataplot Login File dplogf.tex?
Question: I realize that Dataplot has a file named DPLOGF.TEX (dplogf.tex on Unix) that will automatically be executed upon entry into Dataplot. I also know that I can usefully employ DPLOGF.TEX by storing commands in this ASCII file that will override system defaults and put in place analyst preferences. How can I create this file and what directory should it go in? The ASCII file DPLOGF.TEX may be created by any convenient editor. Dataplot first looks for this file in the current directory. If found, the search is over and the commands are executed. If not found, the search continues. PC WINDOWS: Dataplot will look secondarily for DPLOGF.TEX in the Dataplot directory. By default, this directory is “C:\DATAPLOT”. If you installed Dataplot in a different directory, you need to symbolically define the Dataplot directory by defining the variable DATAPLO$: in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. If you installed Dataplot in the “D:\DATAPLOT” directory, then enter the command SET DATAPLO$ = D:\DATAPLOT
