[proFit-list] Pro Fit and Applescript

[Chris Lee]

Usually, when the LM algorithm gives a singularity, the robust method  
works. As far as I understand it, the robust method is for that purpose.

Cheers
Chris
On Aug 22, 2009, at 10:20 AM, Nic Meyer wrote:

> thanks to everyone for their replies.
>
> I have been trying the recording option and it sure helps.
>
> that said, I am running into problems  of singularities when fitting  
> my curves (which IGOR handles without complaint) so that is a new  
> hurdle to overcome (in particular i am trying to fit lognormal  
> curves and am wondering whether I should specify my own function for  
> this)
>
> given that i do need results soon i will take them from IGOR, but as  
> a Mac user i am happy that their could well be a possibility where  
> everything could be scripted.
>
> cheers
>
> Nic
>
>
>
> From: pro Fit Support <profit at quansoft.com>
> To: all things about pro Fit <profit-list at quantum-soft.com>
> Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 5:37:44 PM
> Subject: Re: [proFit-list] Pro Fit and Applescript
>
> In addition to the comments provided by Chris and Davide:
>
> One way to learn about controlling pro Fit through AppleScript or a  
> Pascal script is by exploiting the fact that pro Fit is  
> "recordable": When you hit the "record" button in AppleScript Editor  
> or one of pro Fit's function windows, and then execute some commands  
> manually within pro Fit (such as fitting a function, or binning  
> data), most of these operations will be recorded as Apple Script or  
> Pascal statements for you. This usually gives a good starting point  
> for writing a script. Give it a try.
>
> Best regards
>
> Kurt Sutter
> QuantumSoft
>
>
> On 21 Aug 2009, at 7:43, Nic Meyer wrote:
>
>> Good morning,
>>
>> I found Pro Fit yesterday and am really impressed that this useful  
>> tool could be completely controlled via applescript. (which I am  
>> already using extensively). I am trialling Profit for scientific  
>> data analysis and curve fitting and the program compares well with  
>> equivalent packages but with the added bonus of (apparently) being  
>> fully scriptable
>>
>> That said, very few examples exist showing the manner in which one  
>> can script ProFit. In particular I am looking to run Levenburg fits  
>> and would also like to test the bin data functionality. I would  
>> also like to be able to perform calculations on the fit curves  
>> which are generated.
>>
>>
>> I have access to the Pro Fit dictionary via Text Editor but after  
>> an hour or so trial an error guessing what information the script  
>> required with no success I am hoping to gather the experiences of  
>> others.
>>
>> If any one could send me some example apple scripts or point me in  
>> the right direction i would be most appreciative
>>
>>
>> (on another note, having had a snoop through the post history, I am  
>> impressed that Python functionality will be included in the next  
>> version. Looking forward to checking this out!)
>>
>>
>> cheers
>>
>> Nic
>>
>> from Oz
>>
>> in Zurich
>>
>>
>>
>>
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