Scripts are written in a Fortran 90 subset-superset, well proven, easy to learn
Not point-and-click programming, but point-and-click programs are easily created.
Numerous HicEst examples and comparisons with other languages can be found in ⇒ Rosetta Code
A short but complete sample script with comments, CHARACTER definition, child WINDOW, DO loop, random number (RAN), AXIS, and LINE is shown in this screenshot: The lower window is created in line 5 and is painted in lines 5 and 9.