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I use the following command:

gnuplot> plot x**2 lt 2 pt 4 lc 7 pi -6, x**3 lt 6 pt 8 lc 7 pi -6

But the output is like so: enter image description here

As you can see, pt and lc commands work but lt does not. How can I change my line type between dashed, dotted, etc.?

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padawan
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  • When I run that command, I get a series of warnings. What other commands have you run before that and what terminal are you using? – Tom Fenech Jun 21 '14 at 12:55
  • @TomFenech I'm using wxt in Windows 8.1 – padawan Jun 21 '14 at 13:25
  • Do you not get any warnings? I'm using the wxt terminal as well and I get warnings like "No pointtype/pointinterval specifier allowed". What version of gnuplot are you using? – Tom Fenech Jun 21 '14 at 13:28
  • I get no warnings. I'm using the latest version [gnuplot 4.6.5](http://www.gnuplot.info/announce_4.6.5.txt) – padawan Jun 21 '14 at 14:10
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    I had to do `set style function linespoints` before plotting. I'm not sure why you're having a problem with `lt` if you're using the wxt terminal though, it works fine for me. – Tom Fenech Jun 21 '14 at 14:25
  • possible duplicate of [Gnuplot line types](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/19412382/gnuplot-line-types) – Christoph Jun 22 '14 at 18:49
  • Please see [Gnuplot line types](http://stackoverflow.com/q/19412382/2604213) for a detailled description. – Christoph Jun 22 '14 at 18:50

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The terminal you are using provides solid lines only. Try a different terminal or terminal settings (dashed may work, see 'help set terminal yourterminal').

You may check the available styles with the command test.

Good luck!

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