Using Window/Zoom Tools

Use the Window/Zoom tools to redefine the graph to better view points of interest. The Window/Zoom tools include:

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Window Settings: displays a Window Settings dialogue box that lets you type the x-min, x-max, y-min, and y-max values for the axes.

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Zoom - Data: adjusts the zoom factor to display all plotted data.

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Zoom - In: lets you define the centre point of the zoom in location. The Zoom In factor is approximately 2.

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Zoom - Out: lets you define the centre point of the zoom out location. The Zoom Out factor is approximately 2.

Using the Window Settings Tool

1.

On the Window/Zoom menu, click Window Settings.

The Window Settings dialogue box opens. The current values for x-min, x-max, y-min and y-max are displayed in the fields.

Note: Only the appropriate boxes are editable, depending on whether there are one or two axes in the work area.

2.

Type the new values over the old values.

3.

Click OK to apply the changes and redraw the plot.

Using the Zoom Data Tool

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On the Window/Zoom menu, click Zoom Data.

The work area rescales to display all plotted data.

Using the Zoom In Tool

1.

On the Window/Zoom menu, click Zoom In.

2.

In the work area, click the centre point of the area of interest. This will be the centre of the zoom in action.

The plot redraws to focus and enlarge the portion of the plot centred about the point you selected in the previous step.

Using the Zoom Out Tool

1.

On the Window/Zoom menu, click Zoom Out.

2.

In the work area, click the centre point of the area of interest. This will be the centre of the zoom out action.

The plot redraws to display a larger portion of the plot, centred about the point you selected in the previous step.