Generate Multiple Plots Based on Array Size

[Lynniz]

Hi All,

I am fairly new to LabView, and I have read several threads that are similar to my problem, but I do not know how to implement it yet.  I basically have a large array that stores raw data read from several text files.  This large array's size would vary based on the number of text files generated by a data acquisition system.  I would like to plot each row of the array on a new plot.  Instead of wiring it manually, is there an easier way around? 

Thank you,

Lynniz

[egraham]

Lynniz,

When you say plot are you talking about a graph? As you can see, it affects how you assemble your data....

Eric

[Lynniz]

Yes.  I would like to have each row of the arry on a separate graph.  The number of graphs will change based on the size of the array.  I am thinking about maybe a stacked chart or something.

[Gak]

Hi Lynniz,

If you connect 2D array to a Waveform chart then each row will be treated as individual plot.

So what you have to do is, combine data from text files, build 2 D array and use Waveform graph.

P.S. I assume element size in each row will be same, otherwise extra elemnet will be considered as 0.

[Lynniz]

Thanks for the response Gak.  I forgot to mention that I also have different time segments to graph with each row of the array.  I am currently bundling the time and each row of the array manually to a XY graph.  And to make things more complicated, element size in each row is different.  I just found this out, so I need to find a way around that too.

[egraham · Accepted solution]

Lynniz,

If you need a separate graph for each plot then can you at least determine beforehand what the maximum number of plots could be and show/hide your graphs programmatically based on the data in. All the graphs could be in a subVI that appears separate from your main application window or you could use a subpanel.

I'm just brainstorming here. There might be a more elegant way to do this, but showing/hiding graphs that already exist is the only thing I can think of right now.

Eric

[Lynniz]

Thanks for the reply.  I am going to try your approach.