Generate a Plot from a Template Use plot templates (.rvst) to generate plots using the valid result files. You can generate a plot from a template by applying the parameters of the plot to a valid result file. Right click the .rvst file, select Open With > View Template from the context menu. The saved plot template TOC is displayed. Required: Select a valid result file using . Tip: The result file which was used to create the template is displayed to help you choose a valid result file. Click Plot. The template is applied to the chosen result file and the plot is generated.