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The charts window lets the user create, edit and delete different types of charts, such as time charts, scatter charts or histograms. Charts are automatically updated when new simulation data is available. To access this window select Window | Charts. The Charts window title bar has buttons to create different types of charts, to edit the currently visible chart and to delete the currently visible chart.
Below each chart is a small panel with controls specific to the chart. These let you easily change properties like log scale, legend and plot symbols without editing the chart.
The recommended way to create charts is through the results window:
You can also create charts from the charts window by:
Finally, you can duplicate charts:
The title bar has short-cuts for common tasks:
To display the menu, right click anywhere inside the window.
Create… | Lets you create a new chart. |
Edit… | Opens an edit dialog window for the selected chart. |
Clone | Create a copy of the selected chart. |
Export data… | Export data for the current chart to an Excel file. |
View data in Excel… | Export data for the current chart and open in Excel. |
Copy | Copy the chart as an image. |
Save as… | Save the chart as an image file. |
Print… | Print the chart. |
Zoom Out/In | Lets you zoom out/in the chart |
Auto Range | Automatically set the axis ranges from the dataset bounds |
Delete | Deletes the selected chart. |