Plot Tool Overview
The Plot Tool tool is used to plot one or more variables.
By default, the values in the variables are plotted along the Y axis, and unit spacing is assumed along the X axis. In other words, the first Y value is displayed at x = 0.0, and all other values are spaced evenly from that point on, using a spacing of 1.0.
To determine the range of the data plotted, Plot Tool uses the maximum value found in all of the imported variables.
note | Avoid using the PV-WAVE DEVICE command at the WAVE> command line when VDA Tools are running. |
Plot Tool Features
The Plot Tool offers options for enhancing the appearance of the plot.
You can use color and plot symbols to highlight or emphasize your data. The VDA Tool’s graphical features allow you to annotate the plot with lines, ellipses, rectangles, text, and legends. You can change the range of data in both the X and Y directions. You can create a line plot or a scatter plot. Using Online Help
The online Help system for this VDA Tool contains:
Reference material on the menus and button bar of the Plot Tool window. To access this information, click on the links in the Plot Tool Contents topic.Task-oriented information. To access this information, click on the How To link in the Plot Tool Contents topic.A glossary of terms. To access the glossary, click on the Glossary link in the Plot Tool Contents topic.Context-sensitive reference material on dialog boxes. To access this information, click the Help button in any dialog box. note | Don’t forget to check the message area at the bottom of the Plot Tool window. The message area displays helpful information about whatever task you are performing. |
