Vernier DataMate Guidebook - Manual (Page 38)

36 DataMate Guidebook
Sending Graphs and Data to Your Computer
Now that you have collected data, you can, of course, analyze data with your calculator.
However, if you wish to analyze the data on a computer or print the data, you can connect
the calculator to a computer and transfer the data from the calculator to the computer. To
do this you will need software on the computer and a
TI-GRAPH LINK cable.
You have three options when sending data back to your computer. One option is to
simply use the
TI-GRAPH LINK software for printing graphs and data lists. The TI
InterActive!
 program includes a word processor with integrated math system, TI
graphing calculator functionality, symbolic computer algebra system, web browser, data
editor with spreadsheet, and calculator connectivity. Alternatively, you can use the
Vernier Graphical Analysis program along with the
TI-GRAPH LINK cable. Graphical
Analysis software (Macintosh or Windows version) has a file option for importing data
lists from all of the LabPro-compatible TI graphing calculators. The Graphical Analysis
program is not required for data collection with LabPro. However, most people have
found it is a great tool for directly moving data from the graphing calculator to the
computer for graphing and printing. It is also very good for performing mathematical
modeling and finding the relationships between variables. Also, as shown below, it
produces high quality graphs.
Using TI-GRAPH LINK software Using Graphical Analysis software
USING LOGGER PRO AND GRAPHICAL ANALYSIS SOFTWARE
You can use the Logger Pro or Graphical Analysis program to transfer the data on the
calculator to your computer for analysis or printing. To do this, you need a
TI-GRAPH LINK
cable, which is part of the TI-GRAPH LINK package and is sold by Vernier Software &
Technology and other Texas Instruments dealers. This cable connects the TI graphing
calculator to the serial or USB port of your computer. Graphical Analysis 3.0 ( order code
GA). The purchase of this program includes a school or college department site license as
well as a student license.
Note: Instructions for importing calculator data into Graphical Analysis is identical for
Windows and Macintosh computers
.