Graph producing Utility ?

[paulizaz]

Hi all,

Im looking for any linux utility that you can pass data into and it will produce a website viewable graph (e.g. jpg image).

Has anyone had expereince in professional documentation reports like this?

Im new to Linux and dont really know where to start,
Any help appreciated


thanks.

[larrydag]

I suggest taking a look at gnuplot

http://www.gnuplot.info/

[paulizaz]

Slight change, (more detail)

Currently an SQL script is used to abstract data into an excel spreadsheet which needs manuall graph prodcution every month, therfore the need for automation.

I want to run some kind of Perl script to automate the process of producing a graph straight from the database on a monthly bases.

More difficult, but appreciate any help.

[larrydag]

This sounds like a specific application which may be needed for specialized code. You should be able to develop a perl/python/c script that uses gnuplot. If you need assistance with coding you want to look for freelance help. There are several places that offer such as elance.

[paulizaz]

Nice Plug!

There must be some packages that can access an existing database and plott a graph, the graph updates as the data updates?

To produce monthly graphs where ONLY the data itself changes. (the format is always the same).

The search continues ........