Chart

Function

The display object Chart offers the most flexible visualization. Principally, it is an extended bar chart. The bars can be displayed as curves, bars, lines or dots. Color and transparency can be freely chosen; the exceeding of limit values can be marked with dynamic color areas. The integration of text elements and images enables additional visualization effects. Markers as well can be freely defined in color, size and symbol. Furthermore, a XY display enables a display similar to the display in an oscilloscope.

Configuration

Besides the general properties, a diagram will be configured in the 3 major branches: base axes, value axes and elements.

In a diagram, several base or value axes can be configured. The properties of the axes can be defined individually, as e.g. the value range, tick marks or designations.

With the help of so-called items, the appearance of the diagram is configured. The following items are available:

• Curve

• X-Y pair

• Image

• Region

• Marker

• Text

In general, the single items will be added or removed via the context menu.

By making a right mouse click on the branch, the corresponding context menu opens where you can add base axes, value axes or new items.

By right-clicking on the axis or item, the axis or items can be removed. However, it is only possible to remove unused axis. Used axes do not offer the Remove axis option.

Create axes and items you wish to use with the context menus. You can find the configuration description for each item from chapter Items onwards.