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+++ b/doc/rrdgraph.pod
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 =head1 NAME
 
-rrdgraph - Round Robin Database tool grapher functions
+rrdgraph - Round Robin Database tool graphing functions
 
 =head1 SYNOPSIS
 
@@ -30,10 +30,10 @@ If you want to display averages, maxima, percentiles, etcetera
 it is best to collect them now using the
 B<L<variable definition|rrdgraph_data/VDEF>> statement.
 Currently this makes no difference, but in a future version
-of rrdtool you may want to collect these values before consolidation.
+of RRDtool you may want to collect these values before consolidation.
 
 The data fetched from the B<RRA> is then B<consolidated> so that
-there is exactly one datapoint per pixel in the graph. If you do
+there is exactly one data point per pixel in the graph. If you do
 not take care yourself, B<RRDtool> will expand the range slightly
 if necessary. Note, in that case the first and/or last pixel may very
 well become unknown!
@@ -48,15 +48,12 @@ using a rather powerful B<L<RPN|rrdgraph_rpn>> command set.
 When you are done fetching and processing the data, it is time to
 graph it (or print it).  This ends the B<rrdtool graph> sequence.
 
-=head1 OPTIONS
-
+Use B<graphv> instead of B<graph> to get detailed information about the
+graph geometry and data once it is drawn. See the bottom of the document for
+more information.
 
-=head2 B<graphv>
+=head1 OPTIONS
 
-This alternate version of B<graph> takes the same arguments and performs the
-same function. The I<v> stands for I<verbose>, which describes the output
-returned. B<graphv> will return a lot of information about the graph using
-the same format as rrdtool info (key = value). See the bottom of the document for more information.
 
 
 =head2 I<filename>
@@ -80,7 +77,7 @@ be specified in several formats, see
 L<AT-STYLE TIME SPECIFICATION|rrdfetch> and L<rrdgraph_examples>.
 By default, B<rrdtool graph> calculates the width of one pixel in
 the time domain and tries to get data from an B<RRA> with that
-resolution.  With the B<step> option you can alter this behaviour.
+resolution.  With the B<step> option you can alter this behavior.
 If you want B<rrdtool graph> to get data at a one-hour resolution
 from the B<RRD>, set B<step> to 3'600. Note: a step smaller than
 one pixel will silently be ignored.
@@ -93,20 +90,6 @@ one pixel will silently be ignored.
 A horizontal string at the top of the graph and/or a vertically
 placed string at the left hand side of the graph.
 
-=head2 Right Axis
-
-[B<--right-axis> I<scale>B<:>I<shift>]
-[B<--right-axis-label> I<label>]
-
-A second axis will be drawn to the right of the graph. It is tied to the
-left axis via the scale and shift parameters. You can also define a label
-for the right axis.
-
-[B<--right-axis-format> I<format-string>]
-
-By default the format of the axis lables gets determined automatically. If
-you want todo this your self, use this option with the same %lf arguments
-you know from the PRING and GPRINT commands.
 
 =head2 Size
 
@@ -134,7 +117,7 @@ the graph.
 [B<-r>|B<--rigid>]
 
 By default the graph will be autoscaling so that it will adjust the
-y-axis to the range of the data. You can change this behaviour by
+y-axis to the range of the data. You can change this behavior by
 explicitly setting the limits. The displayed y-axis will then range at
 least from B<lower-limit> to B<upper-limit>. Autoscaling will still
 permit those boundaries to be stretched unless the B<rigid> option is
@@ -168,25 +151,21 @@ and thus the throughput may be higher than the WAN line speed.
 
 [B<-N>|B<--no-gridfit>]
 
-In order to avoid anti-aliasing blurring effects rrdtool snaps
+In order to avoid anti-aliasing blurring effects RRDtool snaps
 points to device resolution pixels, this results in a crisper
 appearance. If this is not to your liking, you can use this switch
-to turn this behaviour off.
-
-Gridfitting is turned off for PDF, EPS, SVG output by default.
+to turn this behavior off.
 
-=head2 Grid
+Grid-fitting is turned off for PDF, EPS, SVG output by default.
 
-=over
-
-=item X-Axis
+=head2 X-Axis
 
 [B<-x>|B<--x-grid> I<GTM>B<:>I<GST>B<:>I<MTM>B<:>I<MST>B<:>I<LTM>B<:>I<LST>B<:>I<LPR>B<:>I<LFM>]
 
 [B<-x>|B<--x-grid> B<none>]
 
 The x-axis label is quite complex to configure. If you don't have
-very special needs it is probably best to rely on the autoconfiguration
+very special needs it is probably best to rely on the auto configuration
 to get this right. You can specify the string C<none> to suppress the grid
 and labels altogether.
 
@@ -214,7 +193,7 @@ This places grid lines every 8 hours, major grid lines and labels
 each day. The labels are placed exactly between two major grid lines
 as they specify the complete day and not just midnight.
 
-=item Y-Axis
+=head2 Y-Axis
 
 [B<-y>|B<--y-grid> I<grid step>B<:>I<label factor>]
 
@@ -255,13 +234,13 @@ display the y-axis values in u (Micro, 10e-6, millionths).  Use a value
 of 0 to prevent any scaling of the y-axis values.
 
 This option is very effective at confusing the heck out of the default
-rrdtool autoscaler and grid painter. If rrdtool detects that it is not
+RRDtool autoscaling function and grid painter. If RRDtool detects that it is not
 successful in labeling the graph under the given circumstances, it will switch
 to the more robust B<--alt-y-grid> mode.
 
 [B<-L>|B<--units-length> I<value>]
 
-How many digits should rrdtool assume the y-axis labels to be? You
+How many digits should RRDtool assume the y-axis labels to be? You
 may have to use this option to make enough space once you start
 fiddling with the y-axis labeling.
 
@@ -271,7 +250,20 @@ With this option y-axis values on logarithmic graphs will be scaled to
 the appropriate units (k, M, etc.) instead of using exponential notation.
 Note that for linear graphs, SI notation is used by default.
 
-=back
+=head2 Right Y Axis
+
+[B<--right-axis> I<scale>B<:>I<shift>]
+[B<--right-axis-label> I<label>]
+
+A second axis will be drawn to the right of the graph. It is tied to the
+left axis via the scale and shift parameters. You can also define a label
+for the right axis.
+
+[B<--right-axis-format> I<format-string>]
+
+By default the format of the axis labels gets determined automatically. If
+you want to do this your self, use this option with the same %lf arguments
+you know from the PRINT and GPRINT commands.
 
 =head2 Legend
 
@@ -283,7 +275,7 @@ Suppress generation of the legend; only render the graph.
 
 Force the generation of HRULE and VRULE legends even if those HRULE or
 VRULE will not be drawn because out of graph boundaries (mimics
-behaviour of pre 1.0.42 versions).
+behavior of pre 1.0.42 versions).
 
 [B<--legend-position>=(north|south|west|east)]
 
@@ -301,9 +293,12 @@ stack of lines or areas.
 [B<-z>|B<--lazy>]
 
 Only generate the graph if the current graph is out of date or not existent.
-Note, that only the image size will be returned, if you run with lazy even
-when using graphv and even when using PRINT.
-
+Note, that all the calculations will happen regardless so that the output of
+PRINT and graphv will be complete regardless. Note that the behavior of
+lazy in this regard has seen several changes over time. The only thing you
+can really rely on before RRDtool 1.3.7 is that lazy will not generate the
+graph when it is already there and up to date, and also that it will output
+the size of the graph. 
 
 [B<--daemon> I<address>]
 
@@ -341,7 +336,25 @@ multiple defaults.
 
 A green arrow is made by: C<--color ARROW#00FF00>
 
-[B<--zoom> I<factor>]
+[B<--grid-dash> I<on>B<:>I<off>]
+
+by default the grid is drawn in a 1 on, 1 off pattern. With this option you can set this yourself
+
+ --grid-dash 1:3    for a dot grid
+ 
+ --grid-dash 1:0    for uninterrupted grid lines
+
+[B<--border> I<width>]]
+
+Width in pixels for the 3d border drawn around the image. Default 2, 0
+disables the border. See C<SHADEA> and C<SHADEB> above for setting the border
+color.
+
+[B<--dynamic-labels>]
+
+Pick the shape of the color marker next to the label according to the element drawn on the graph.
+
+[B<-m>|B<--zoom> I<factor>]
 
 Zoom the graphics by the given amount. The factor must be E<gt> 0
 
@@ -355,6 +368,10 @@ edge of the graph.
 
 Use Times for the title: C<--font TITLE:13:Times>
 
+Note that you need to quote the argument to B<--font> if the font-name
+contains whitespace:
+--font "TITLE:13:Some Font"
+
 If you do not give a font string you can modify just the size of the default font:
 C<--font TITLE:13:>.
 
@@ -380,11 +397,11 @@ may be absent.
 
 There are 3 font render modes:
 
-B<normal>: Full Hinting and Antialiasing (default)
+B<normal>: Full Hinting and Anti-aliasing (default)
 
-B<light>: Slight Hinting and Antialiasing
+B<light>: Slight Hinting and Anti-aliasing
 
-B<mono>: Full Hinting and NO Antialiasing
+B<mono>: Full Hinting and NO Anti-aliasing
 
 
 [B<-B>|B<--font-smoothing-threshold> I<size>]
@@ -397,7 +414,7 @@ no text is rendered bitmapped.
 
 [B<-P>|B<--pango-markup>]
 
-All text in rrdtool is rendered using Pango. With the B<--pango-markup> option, all
+All text in RRDtool is rendered using Pango. With the B<--pango-markup> option, all
 text will be processed by pango markup. This allows to embed some simple html
 like markup tags using 
 
@@ -421,9 +438,9 @@ More details on L<http://developer.gnome.org/doc/API/2.0/pango/PangoMarkupFormat
 
 There are 2 render modes:
 
-B<normal>: Graphs are fully Antialiased (default)
+B<normal>: Graphs are fully Anti-aliased (default)
 
-B<mono>: No Antialiasing
+B<mono>: No Anti-aliasing
 
 [B<-E>|B<--slope-mode>]
 
@@ -480,8 +497,8 @@ See L<rrdgraph_graph> for the exact format.
 
 =head2 graphv
 
-Calling rrdtool with the graphv option will return information in the
-rrdtool info format. On the command line this means that all output will be
+Calling RRDtool with the graphv option will return information in the
+RRDtool info format. On the command line this means that all output will be
 in key=value format. When used from the Perl and Ruby bindings a hash
 pointer will be returned from the call.