Graph Tool

When a Graph is selected the Graph Properties Window automatically appears on the left hand side of the screen. Each Graph consists of a user-definable X and Y axis. A maximum of two data channels can be plotted on the Y-axis of each Graph.

Graph Labels

Chart Title – User defined Chart Title which is displayed at the top of the Graph.

X Axis Title - User defined name given to the x-axis. The default channel title is automatically inserted when the X-axis channel is selected from the channel list.

Channel 1 Title – User defined name given to the primary data channel. The default channel title is automatically inserted when the X-axis channel is selected from the channel list.

Channel 2 Title - User defined name given to the secondary data channel. The default channel title is automatically inserted when the X-axis channel is selected from the channel list.

Graph Data

X Data - By selecting the X button the user can select from a list of Data Channels that can be assigned to the x-axis of the Graph.

X Axis Scale - The Min and Max Values define the minimum and maximum range of the x-axis.

Channel 1 Data - By selecting the Channel 1 button the user can select from a list of Data Channels that can be assigned to the y-axis of the Graph.

Channel 2 Data - By selecting the Channel 2 button the user can select a second data channel from a list of Data Channels that can be assigned to the y-axis of the graph.

Y Axis Scale - The Min and Max Values define the minimum and maximum range of the y-axis.

Graph Display Options

“0” Cross Display Option - This option automatically adjust the Graph so that the x and y axis cross at the origin (0,0).

Axis Equal Display Option - This option automatically adjusts the Graph so that the x and y axis have the same scale.

 Auto Scale Display Option - This option automatically adjusts the Graphs axis scale so that the plotted lines fit within the plot area.

Graph Zoom In – The user can zoom in on a particular area of a Graph by clicking and dragging a box around the desired area. This can be repeated more than once until the desired level of magnification is achieved.

Graph Zoom Out - To un-zoom, right click and select un-zoom from the right-click options menu. This may have to be repeated several times to return to the original scale, depending on the initial level of magnification.

Right-Click Options

The following options can be accessed by right-clicking on a Graph.

Copy – Copies the Graph to the clipboard.

Save Image As – Saves the Graph as an image to a user defined location.

Page Setup – Displays page setup options that are used when printing.

Print – Prints Graph to user selected printer.

Un-Zoom – Un-Zooms the Graph scale.

Set Scale to Default – Resizes Graph scale so the entire Graph is displayed in the screen.

Delete – Deletes the Graph.