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one last note: when I try to save a .clr file in DPlot and the file extension is showing in the file extension choice window below, the file is saved with NO EXTENSION. That is, I have to go to where it's saved and rename it with a .clr extension. Tiresome...

aloha,

Dave Hurd
Hilo, Hawaii

Hi Dave,

I just found the problem. It was as you surmised - somehow nearly all the files weren't being saved with .clr extensions. When I renamed the files to include the .clr extension, they all appeared.

Still having issues with the file name on the plot in spite of deleting the default.set file ...

Hi Dave,

Issues 2 & 3 solved. Thanks!

I apologize for not being clearer in my first query. I meant to say:

The problem is, when I try to open up an existing list of saved files in this folder,

" using the OPTIONS/CONTOUR OPTIONS/COLOR/CUSTOM/OPEN sequence"

it only shows me a single file ...

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