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20.4 Plotting Table Data
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The data within a table can be plotted graphically. A histogram can be made for the data within one column or a plot can be constructed for the data within two columns.

20.4.1 Column Histogram


To plot a histogram of the data within one column:

A plot will then be displayed next to the table.

20.4.2 Histogram Options


Once you have created a histogram you can change the following parameters by right clicking on the plot and selecting options

Options:

20.4.3 Histogram Bins


There are two ways to change the bin size. 1. Using the options dialog box or 2. interactively by left clicking and dragging at the top of the plot as shown below - this will allow you to find the best density estimation picture.

20.4.4 Plotting two columns


To construct a plot from data within two columns:

20.4.5 Add a title to a plot


To add a title to a plot:

20.4.6 Axis Options


Each axis has a set of options which can be accessed by right clicking on the axis and selecting Options.

To change the title of the X or Y Axis:

To change the data range:

To change the Grid steps (ticks) on the X or Y axis:

To change the axis to logarithmic

20.4.7 Change Axis Data


To swap the X and Y axis:

To change the data source for either the X or Y axis:

20.4.8 Logarithmic Plots


To change the scale of the axis to logaritmic:

20.4.9 Change Mark Shape or Size


To change the plot mark, shape, style or label:

To add point labels:

20.4.10 Change Mark Color


To change the color of the plot marks:

To edit the color gradient

20.4.11 Grid and Axis Display


To remove the grid display and/or highlight the axes:

20.4.12 Least Squares Fitting


To fit the data to a straight line using least square fitting

20.4.13 Zoom, Translate and Center


To zoom into a plot:

To translate a plot

To center onto a plot

To center into an axis

To zoom into an axis

20.4.14 Plot Selection


To make a selection in a plot:

All selections are directly linked to the table from which the plot was made. Selections in the table are highlighted in blue.

Non-contiguous selections in the plot can be made by holding the CTRL key.

20.4.15 Print Plot


To print a plot:

20.4.16 Saving a Plot Image


To save a plot image or copy to clipboard:

20.4.17 Table Inline Plots


Plots can be inserted into a table row by:


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