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Example

In this example I use tsEdit to digitize data from a graph that was scanned in as a bitmap.

Step 1: Create a new tsEdit graph

File>New

Step 2: Import a saved .bmp file containing the image of the graph I want to digitize.

File>Import Bitmap Image

The following prompt comes up:

Prompt1

to which I select "Yes"

Step 3: Remap coordinate axes

Follow the instruction in the Remap Axes window:

Prompt2

The coordinate axes are now the same for the bitmap image and the tsEdit graph:

Window2

Step 4: Digitize points and interpolate between them

Step 5: Save that baby

Save the data as a tsEdit file File>Save

Export interpolated values to a text file: File>Export Interpolated>To Text File.