beeswarm

How to download and try this example

Usage: pl -gif beeswarm.htm

//
// a beeswarm-like plot
//
// the vdist prefab can also do these.. 


#set datafile = ../pltestsuite/data6

// read data 1st time to get Y range..
#proc getdata
file: @datafile
#endproc

#proc areadef
rectangle: 1 1 4 5
yautorange: datafield=1, nearest=auto 
xrange: 0 10

#proc yaxis
stubs: inc 
stubcull: yes
grid: color=gray(0.8)
#endproc

// now read it again and group into bins..
#proc getdata
file: @datafile

filter:
   ##set VAL = $ref(1)
   ##set ID = =
   ##set GRP = $numgroup( @VAL, 0.04, mid )
   ##print @GRP @VAL @ID

#endproc

#proc scatterplot
  clustermethod: horizontal
  xlocation: 4.0(s)
  clusterfact: 2.0
  yfield: 1
  symbol: shape=diamond style=fill fillcolor=blue radius=0.04
  #saveas D