DPlot Version 3 Programming, Excel Add-In, and Automation Support

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With the release of DPlot Version 3, we want to provide a brief update on programming, automation, and external application support.

DPlot Version 3 includes preliminary support for programmatic interaction, but this area is still under active development.

The current Version 3 implementation includes:

• Legacy DDE server support for compatibility with existing workflows
• A newer HttpListener-based interface
• Limited programmatic support for common 2D plotting operations
• Updated support used by the Excel Add-In
• Initial support intended to provide a foundation for future expansion

At this time, the programming interface in Version 3 is more limited than the programming and automation capabilities available in DPlot Version 2.3. In particular:

• Macro support is not currently implemented in Version 3
• Plug-in support is not currently implemented in Version 3
• Advanced automation workflows may still require Version 2.3
• 3D programmatic data transfer and more advanced integration features are planned for future improvement.

ARA intends to expand programming, automation, Excel Add-In, macro, and plug-in capabilities in future DPlot Version 3 updates. We do not yet have a firm timetable for when each of these features will be available.

If you currently use DPlot from C, C++, C#, Fortran, Basic, Excel, Delphi, or another external application, we would appreciate hearing from you. Helpful feedback includes:

• What language or application you are using
• Whether you are using DDE, DPLOTLIB, Excel, macros, plug-ins, or another workflow
• Which DPlot commands or capabilities are most important to your process
• Whether your workflow depends on Version 2.3 behavior
• Any examples of automation or integration features you would like prioritized in Version 3

DPlot Version 3 can be installed alongside Version 2.3, so existing programming workflows can continue using the legacy version while Version 3 programming support is expanded.

Please use this Programming section to ask questions, report compatibility issues, and let us know which programming features are most important to your work.

For private support questions, you may also contact us at:

support@dplot.com

Thank you for helping us shape the next stage of DPlot programming and automation support.