Bar graph cut in half on ends of the x axis

[Ben]

I logged a SR with support and they gave me "CAR #649673 ".

I am waiting for a status update.

Don't expect a miracle fix for a problem that has gone un-noticed for so many years. If I hear anything I will et you know. Alternatively you could call support and see if they can tell you about the CAR. be aware that what I posted was not exactly what you reported but did share the "half bar" problem. 

Ben

[jpshaw]

Thanks.  I contacted technical support this morning, but I haven't heard anything back yet.  I will post any learnings also.

[ben64]

Have you tried disabling the x axis autoscale mode?

Ben64

[jpshaw]

Thanks.  Yes, I tried that and it still cuts off the two bars on the end.

[altenbach]

A few LabVIEW ideal that would help if implemented:

An option to hide edge markers of axes

https://forums.ni.com/t5/LabVIEW-Idea-Exchange/Allow-text-labels-for-graph-scales/idi-p/921601

Often a better option to create a bargraph style display is to create an array of clusters where each cluster contains a tank (for the value) and a string (for the label). There are quite a few examples here in the forum. For example, look here.

Many elements and decorations could be made transparent for a clean look.

Another option would be to use a picture indicator and build the bar graph from scratch. Probably not that hard.

[jpshaw]

Thanks Altenbach.  This is probably what I will do.  Other than using MSCharts or some other third party software, I don't know what else to do.  The only problem is that I need a target line too (I didn't mention that earlier).

[Ben · Accepted solution]

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@jpshaw wrote:

Thanks Altenbach.  This is probably what I will do.  Other than using MSCharts or some other third party software, I don't know what else to do.  The only problem is that I need a target line too (I didn't mention that earlier).

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Then some ideas that may help would be;

1) overlay the cluster with a graph with a transparent background...

2) Use Invoke node get image of the cluster and slip that into the image layer of the graph.

3) Use a picture control, insert the cluster image and then draw the line.

Ben

[altenbach]

If the target line is always at the same place, you could even just use a line decoration. 😄

[jpshaw]

Thanks! That works.  It's not pretty.  I personally think it is flat out ridiculous that users have to jump through so many loops to create a decent bar chart and it's not a new issue.  Just the ability to hide the end points would fix this.