About XY Plot

An XY plot is a two-dimensional graph of one variable versus another.

See Also
Zooming In and Zooming Out in a Chart

XY plot can be used to visualize, for example:

  • Probe results in the Mechanical Systems Experience app.
  • Watchlist results in the Behavior Experience app.

The following are the different elements of a simple plot:

  1. Plot
    Note: The plot is an immersive panel.
  2. Plot toolbar
    Notes:
    • The content of the toolbar differs between apps.
    • The toolbar is not present in the Mechanical Systems Experience app.
  3. Axis
  4. Axis title
  5. Label
  6. Legend
  7. Title
  8. Chart
    Note: Some apps may have more than one chart in the same plot.
  9. Curve
  10. Cursor along x-axis (vertical cursor)

The plot and each part of the plot can be modified:

If several curves are displayed in the same chart with different magnitudes and different axes, when you pass the cursor over a particular curve, the curve and its associated axes are highlighted.

When you pass your cursor over a curve point, the corresponding values are displayed: