SigmaPlot

SigmaPlot at VCU

• Sigma Plot Overview
• SigmaPlot License Information
• Obtain a Personal Copy
• SigmaPlot on App2Go Server
• Patches & Updates
• Manuals & Training
• Support & Consultation
• Sign up for SigmaPlot-Stat-L listserv

Overview of SigmaPlot

SigmaPlot is a technical graphing and data analysis software package that enables researchers to convert their data into precise, publication ready graphs.  SigmaPlot 11 now also incorporates the functionality of SigmaStat, which provides data analysis tools for scientific research.

• SigmaPlot 11 Features

SigmaPlot and SigmaStat were previously two separate products. SigmaPlot 11 now incorporates both SigmaPlot and SigmaStat functionality in one product.

SigmaPlot License Information

VCU has a 5 simultaneous user license for SigmaPlot. Since multiple users at VCU will be sharing these licenses, please shutdown SigmaPlot when you are not using it. The 5 concurrent use licenses are controlled by the VCU SigmaPlot License Manager. 

If you are attempting to startup SigmaPlot and are unable to do so, report there is a problem with the SigmaPlot License Manager to the Technology Services Help Desk.

VCU Site License for SigmaPlot Software includes:

• SigmaPlot 11 (current download) may be used both off and on campus as long as you have an Internet connection.  Note: Wireless access is not supported.
• SigmaPlot 9 is still available for users who wish to use this older version but it is only available on the VCU campus network. To use SigmaPlot 9 on the VCU campus network requires mapping a network drive.
• Five (5) concurrent use licenses of SigmaPlot available for use on the App2Go Server.

 License Restrictions for SigmaPlot Software:

• May only be used by current VCU faculty, staff and students
• May only be used on VCU owned or leased Windows PCs
• Is exclusively for academic/research use
• May not be used for commercial gain May not be modified
• May only be shared with others at VCU who register a license
• Must be uninstalled when you are no longer affiliated with VCU

Obtain a Personal Copy

• Download SigmaPlot 11
• Register and obtain instructions to access to SigmaPlot 9 for Windows on the VCU network
• After installing, follow instructions sent to your VCU e-mail account to configure access to VCU's SigmaPlot License Manager Server.
• System Requirements 
• Note: SigmaPlot 11 is supported under Microsoft VISTA.
            SigmaPlot 9 is NOT supported under Microsoft VISTA. 
        

Use SigmaPlot on the App2Go Server

When using SigmaPlot on the App2Go Server, it appears to be running on your PC. From computers with Windows, Mac or Linux operating systems you are able to run SigmaPlot in a browser window. You can open, save and print files from your PC while using SigmaPlot on the App2Go Server.  Applications on the App2Go server are available to support research projects and are not intended for instructional use. 

Only current VCU faculty, staff and students may request an App2Go account to access SigmaPlot on the App2Go Server.  Documentation on how to use of the App2Go Server will provide you details such as system requirements, installation, opening files, saving files and printing.  

 Patches & Updates

•  SigmaPlot Patches 

Manuals &Training

• SigmaPlot tutorial: Select Help, SigmaPlot Tutorial...
• SigmaPlot manual: Select Help, View PDF Manuals, Users Guide 
• Tutorial Videos
• Regression Analysis Video
• Product Uses (white papers)
• SigmaPlot FAQs
• Programming Guide

Support & Consultation

Support for installing or using SigmaPlot at VCU Technology Services provides statistical consultation for using this product for teaching and research purposes. To request a consultation appointment contact statconsult@vcu.edu or see the consultation web site.

For assistance with using SigmaPlot on the App2Go server, contact the VCU Technology Services Help Desk.

Sign up for SigmaPlot-Stat-L listserv

LISTSERV subscribers receive notification of SigmaPlot upgrades and maintenance fixes, times to renew SigmaPlot licenses, training opportunities, etc.Those who registered their license on the VCU Software Download Registration webpage are automatically added to this list. In some departments technical support staff register a block of licenses. If users whose licenses are registered by their technical support staff wish to receive listserv notifications for this product they should subscribe to the VCU SigmaPlot-Stat-L LISTSERV. Send the following e-mail to listserv@lists.vcu.edu:

Subscribe SigmaPlot-Stat-L firstname lastname

Note: Be sure to substitute your firstname and lastname in the subscribe statement.  

This page was updated on Friday, October 30, 2009