Creating Graphs - Best module to use

[jthomas]

Hi all, I have seen this thread, but it's a bit old

http://www.perlmonks.org/?node_id=347028

Would like to know what are the best modules available for creating graphs. I had used GD graphs for a long time, but at times it gives me some small problems. It works well but I'm looking for modules with little more flexibilities.

[moritz]

• Chart::Clicker
• various gnuplot frontends
• SVG::Template::Graph
• SVG::TT::Graph
• Chart::GRACE

"best" really depends on your use case, but those are worth investigating.

[Utilitarian]

I personally like GD::Graph, but take a look at the more recent State of the Ch(art) in Perl for other peoples experiences

[tmaly]

I use GraphViz for directed graphs
for all other graphs, I have gotten excellent results producing a customer perl script for gnuplot. There are so many variations for this program, just take a look at the samples
There are some modules such as Chart::Gnuplot that may also work, but I have not tested them.

[andreas1234567]

If you are not afraid of Javascript, then perhaps it's worth mentioning that YUI-3-3-0 was released yesterday and includes a Charts module that look pretty good (examples here).

[Khen1950fx]

I think that GD is the best module for graphs. If you really want more "flexibilties", then post an example of your small problem. Simple errors can cause small problems that can escalate into major headaches later:).

[ambrus]

Plot a spiral with gnuplot

[planetscape]

See also Re: Graphing Module for Windows XP, which links to many relevant threads.

[Anonymous Monk]

Would like to know what are the best modules available for creating graphs.

All the modules available, naturally, those modules which aren't available are absolutely not the best :)