Plotting Data on 2D Graphs

Use 2D graphs to plot data in two dimensions. When you add a 2D graph to the front panel, the graph appears on the block diagram with one of the following helper VIs:

• 2D Compass Plot Helper VI
• 2D Error Bar Plot Helper VI
• 2D Feather Plot Helper VI
• XY Plot Matrix Helper VI

Complete the following steps to plot data on a 2D graph.

1. Add a 2D graph to the front panel.
2. Select a polymorphic instance from the helper VI on the block diagram.
3. Configure the appearance of the graph with the 2D Graph properties. Use the Property Node to configure the appearance from the block diagram. Select Properties from the shortcut menu to configure the appearance with the Properties dialog box.
4. Wire data to each input to graph the plot.
5. Run the VI.