In recent years, chart recorders have started to give way to electronic gas meters at many locations. However, chart recorders are still being used at many sites and will continue to be used for the foreseeable future. The advances in computer processing that made electronic meters economical can also be used to enhance the reliability and economics of chart measurement. There are advantages to each. By properly utilizing computer technology and software, chart measurement can be made faster, more accurate, and more reliable. There are several steps involved in the chart measurement process. We will examine each of these with regards to how a properly designed computer system and software could be used to enhance that function