4.6. Add Curve

A graph can be added to the activated chart view using the following steps.

Figure 4.14: Steps for adding a graph

Step Description
1Select the chart view in the window.
2Select a DFR file in the database navigator.
3Select required Objects in the object navigator.
4Select Add Curve from the menu.
5Select the Characteristics which are dependent on the selected object.
6Select the Components which are dependent on the selected Characteristics.
7Select the Coordinate System. The coordinate system is used as the reference frame to measure a vector. The inertia reference frame is the default and the pre-defined coordinate system is available in this step. Depending on the type of Characteristics selected, you can check whether the coordinate system can be converted through the UI status. See Figure 3.94: Coordinate System in Chart Drawing for more information.
8The Surfing function controls the reloading of curves as the selection of objects, characteristics and components changes after clearing the active chart view.
9The Sum function adds the values of the selected targets together into a single curve.
10The Add button Steps for adding a graph  is used to add a curve to the chart view.
11The Close button Steps for adding a graph  is used to close the panel.
12The Pin button Steps for adding a graph  is used to fix the size of the panel set by the user.

Figure 4.15: Graph Creation

Graph Creation

Figure 4.16: Graph Creation Menu

Graph Creation Menu