How to create an array of XY graphs for your LabVIEW front panel.

[Stephen_C]

Overview
To  show how we can create an array of graphs on your LabVIEW front panel.

Description:
This simple VI would generate a random number for building an array of numbers. Using the for loop structure, we could basically build an XY graph of it. Within the example, we could make those for 1D array and 2D array

Instructions:
To implement this example:

1. Run the VI
2. (Optional) Configure the algorithm by accessing the block diagram

To execute this example:

1. Install the required software.
2. Open the VI and refer the Implement Steps

Requirements
Software
LabVIEW 2012 or compatible

Hardware
-

**This document has been updated to meet the current required format for the NI Code Exchange.**

[G-Money]

Interesting work around to the fact that you can't natively have an array of grahps/charts in LabVIEW currently (2011).

[Phatin]

I have done this to display an array of XY graphs, but I've noticed that all the graphs are linked as far as the display properties.  For instance, all of the graphs are forced to the same scales.  This creates a problem when some of the elements have higher amplitudes than others.  If I try to adjust the scale for one graph in the array, it alters all the others.

Do you know of a way to break this connection?  So that every element (graph) scales to its unique data.

[Stephen_C]

Hi Phatin,

I didn't even notice that at the time. I can't see any way to break the link, but I will have a play around with it later. If I find anything I will add it to this thread.

[BAP_TM]

Hi,

you can put XY Graph control to blank cluster control and than put cluster to an array. Then every element of array could be independently changed.

[dan07]

TMarzec, could you provide me with an example on how to adjust scales indiviually in graphs inside an array?

Thanks

[dan07]

TMarzec, could you provide me with an example on how to adjust scales indiviually in graphs inside an array?

Thanks

[keel]

Hi

I've the same problem with the the scale's where are everywhere the same. The solution from tma_lv does not work, or i miss understood his idea.

Do you have a example or a other solution for this problem?

Thanks

[BAP_TM]

I provided the alternative solution for creating an array of XY graph. Properties of XY graphs are common. Only displayed data could be set individually.

[keel]

Thanks tma_lv

I solved the problem with a image: Graphics & Sound > Picture Plots > Plot xy.vi

The picture in the Array works fine.

[Remi-9]

Hello, I have a related question:

I acquire a variable number of data-sets (2D array) and I want to display them using GraphsXY with a programmed control of each graph (Yaxis label, plot color, and so on).

Therefore I thought of a simple array of cluster of each graph/plot parameters and the 2D data array in a for loop. With an array of graphsXY. Data are displayed the way I want, but not the graphs/plots properties. I didnt find a solution on this post so I am wondering if this way is possible. If not, is there any other way allowing to control the graphs properties through program, without using constant?

Thanks for your help,

Remi.

[PghFool]

I like this idea and want to use it to create a set of charts with two sets of data on each: raw data shown as a scatter plot, and fit data as a line.  I see the linked chart attributes as a feature so if I want to tweak the format later, I just do it once and it applies to all 16 charts that I'm working with.  However, I'm having trouble putting a second plot on the XY Graph.  I'm working with evenly spaced data, so I'd prefer to work with waveform charts, but this post is the only one that generates the array of charts I want.  I'm not even sure how the array was generated.  If I create an indicator off the final output, I get an array of clusters, not an array of charts.  Is there a hidden trick?

Chris