MENUTecplot, Inc. Accessibility Conformance Report
Revised Section 508 Edition
(Based on VPAT® Version 2.4Rev)
Name of Product/Version: Tecplot products
Report Date: April 2026
Product Description: Tecplot 360 is a visualization software
Contact Information: support@tecplot.com
Evaluation Methods Used: An in-house manual evaluation.
Applicable Standards/Guidelines
This report covers the degree of conformance for the following accessibility standard/guidelines
Standard/Guideline |
Included In Report |
| Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 | Level A (Yes) Level AA (Yes) Level AAA (No) |
| Revised Section 508 standards published January 18, 2017 and corrected January 22, 2018 | (Yes) |
Terms
The terms used in the Conformance Level information are defined as follows:
- Supports: The functionality of the product has at least one method that meets the criterion without known defects or meets with equivalent facilitation.
- Partially Supports: Some functionality of the product does not meet the criterion.
- Does Not Support: The majority of product functionality does not meet the criterion.
- Not Applicable: The criterion is not relevant to the product.
- Not Evaluated: The product has not been evaluated against the criterion. This can be used only in WCAG 2.0 Level AAA.
WCAG 2.0 Report
Tables 1 and 2 also document conformance with Revised Section 508:
- Chapter 5 – 501.1 Scope, 504.2 Content Creation or Editing
- Chapter 6 – 602.3 Electronic Support Documentation
Note: When reporting on conformance with the WCAG 2.0 Success Criteria, they are scoped for full pages, complete processes, and accessibility-supported ways of using technology as documented in the WCAG 2.0 Conformance Requirements.
Table 1: Success Criteria, Level A
Notes:
| Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations | ||
| 1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports | Software: Non-text content in the graphical user interface are provided with tooltips.
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| 1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Software: Not Applicable | |||
| 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Software: Not Applicable | |||
| 1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Software: Not Applicable | |||
| 1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Software: Not Applicable | |||
| 1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Software: Not Applicable | |||
| 1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports | Software: Textual identification is provided for items that also use sensory information. | ||
| 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports | Software: Color is not the sole means of conveying information in the UI. However, interpretation of scientific plots may still rely on color perception. | ||
| 1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Software: Not Applicable | |||
| 2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports | Software: Some operations, like adjusting lighting angle, are used via a pointing device but can be done via the macro language and Python. | ||
| 2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports | Software: Users can move focus freely between controls using standard navigation keys. No UI component traps keyboard focus. | ||
| 2.2.1 Timing Adjustable (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports | Software: No time-based constraints exist in core workflows. Animations and transient states are user-controlled. | ||
| 2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports | Software: Animations (e.g., transient visualization playback) can be paused or stopped by the user. No auto-playing media requiring interruption. | ||
| 2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports | Software: The application does not generate flashing content exceeding thresholds. Visualization updates are user-driven and controlled. | ||
| 2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports | Software: Application windows and dialogs include descriptive titles indicating context. | ||
| 2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports | Software: Focus order follows logical progression within dialogs and menus. | ||
| 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports | Software: Menu items and commands use descriptive labels indicating their function. Tooltips reinforce purpose. | ||
| 3.1.1 Language of Page (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Software: Not Applicable | |||
| 3.2.1 On Focus (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports | Software: Focus changes do not trigger unexpected actions. Actions require explicit user input. | ||
| 3.2.2 On Input (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports | Software: Changes to settings do not cause unexpected context shifts. Results are applied predictably after confirmation. | ||
| 3.3.1 Error Identification (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports | Software: Errors (e.g., invalid data, missing variables) are presented via dialogs with descriptive text. Messages indicate cause and context. | ||
| 3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports | Software: Dialogs include labels and tooltips for most controls. | ||
| 4.1.1 Parsing (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Software: Not Applicable | |||
| 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Software: Not Applicable | |||
Table 2: Success Criteria, Level AA
Notes:
| Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations | ||
| 1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Software: Not Applicable | |||
| 1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Software: Not Applicable | |||
| 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports | Software: Default UI meets general contrast expectations. Plot contrast depends on user-selected color maps:
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| 1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports | Software: Text scales with OS DPI settings. UI remains functional under scaling. | ||
| 1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports | Software: UI uses system text rendering. Exported images may contain rasterized text, which is not inherently accessible. | ||
| 2.4.6 Headings and Labels (Level AA) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports | Software: Dialogs and panels use descriptive labels. | ||
| 2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Software: Partially Supports | Software: Active windows display a visual indicator of focus. Some dialogs do not have an initial control focused; however, once focused, they behave as expected. | ||
| 3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Software: Not Applicable | |||
| 3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports | Software: Error dialogs provide guidance on corrective actions when applicable. | ||
| 3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data) (Level AA) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Software: Not Applicable | |||
Table 3: Success Criteria, Level AAA
Notes: Not Applicable
Revised Section 508 Report
Notes:
Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria (FPC)
Notes:
| Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
| 302.1 Without Vision | Does Not Support | Vision is a requirement for use of this software. |
| 302.2 With Limited Vision | Partially Supports | Enlarged Print output and Assistive Technology are supported. |
| 302.3 Without Perception of Color | Partially Supports | Color maps are user configurable, Viridis is the default. |
| 302.4 Without Hearing | Supports | Hearing is not required to use this software. |
| 302.5 With Limited Hearing | Supports | Hearing is not required to use this software. |
| 302.6 Without Speech | Supports | Speech is not required to use this software. |
| 302.7 With Limited Manipulation | Supports | Data at a certain position may be retrieved by entering text in the Probe dialog. |
| 302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength | Supports | This software can be used with limited reach and strength |
| 302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities | Partially Supports | The complexity of use of the software is directly related to the input data provided by the user. Documentation is provided for basic functionality of the software. |
Chapter 4: Hardware
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 5: Software
Notes:
| Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
| 501.1 Scope – Incorporation of WCAG 2.0 AA | See WCAG 2.x section | See information in WCAG 2.x section |
| 502 Interoperability with Assistive Technology | Heading cell – no response required | Heading cell – no response required |
| 502.2.1 User Control of Accessibility Features | Not Applicable | Not platform software |
| 502.2.2 No Disruption of Accessibility Features | Not Applicable | |
| 502.3 Accessibility Services | Heading cell – no response required | Heading cell – no response required |
| 502.3.1 Object Information | Not Applicable | |
| 502.3.2 Modification of Object Information | Not Applicable | |
| 502.3.3 Row, Column, and Headers | Not Applicable | |
| 502.3.4 Values | Not Applicable | |
| 502.3.5 Modification of Values | Not Applicable | |
| 502.3.6 Label Relationships | Not Applicable | |
| 502.3.7 Hierarchical Relationships | Not Applicable | |
| 502.3.8 Text | Not Applicable | |
| 502.3.9 Modification of Text | Not Applicable | |
| 502.3.10 List of Actions | Not Applicable | |
| 502.3.11 Actions on Objects | Not Applicable | |
| 502.3.12 Focus Cursor | Not Applicable | |
| 502.3.13 Modification of Focus Cursor | Not Applicable | |
| 502.3.14 Event Notification | Not Applicable | |
| 502.4 Platform Accessibility Features | Not Applicable | |
| 503 Applications | Heading cell – no response required | Heading cell – no response required |
| 503.2 User Preferences | Partially Supports | By default, the application comes pre-configured with a set of colors, contrast, font type, and font size. These are configurable by the user. |
| 503.3 Alternative User Interfaces | Not Applicable | |
| 503.4 User Controls for Captions and Audio Description | Heading cell – no response required | Heading cell – no response required |
| 503.4.1 Caption Controls | Not Applicable | |
| 503.4.2 Audio Description Controls | Not Applicable | |
| 504 Authoring Tools | Heading cell – no response required | Heading cell – no response required |
| Not Applicable |
Chapter 6: Support Documentation and Services
Notes:
| Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
| 601.1 Scope | Heading cell – no response required | Heading cell – no response required |
| 602 Support Documentation | Heading cell – no response required | Heading cell – no response required |
| 602.2 Accessibility and Compatibility Features | Partially Supports | Documentation is provided for use of software. |
| 602.3 Electronic Support Documentation | See WCAG 2.x section | See information in WCAG 2.x section |
| 602.4 Alternate Formats for Non-Electronic Support Documentation | Not Applicable | Non-electronic documentation is not provided. |
| 603 Support Services | Heading cell – no response required | Heading cell – no response required |
| 603.2 Information on Accessibility and Compatibility Features | Does Not Support | |
| 603.3 Accommodation of Communication Needs | Partially Supports | Support is provided via phone or email. |
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