a system and method for creating graphical presentations is disclosed . a pre - existing graphical presentation is scanned . data points are extracted from the pre - existing graphical presentation . corresponding data points are extracted from tabulated data . these corresponding data points are then inserted into the pre - existing graphical presentation to create a new graphical presentation . it is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure . it is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims .