Plot Macros

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A plot macro can include either a curve or note, or both a note and a curve. Plot macros can be used to capture and replay frequently used curve operations such as adding two curves together, filtering curves, or filtering and then curve fitting data. They can also be used for frequently used plot notes. Plot macros can be created and edited in the program or loaded automatically by registering them in a preference file.

When plot macros are added using the Plot Macros panel, they are saved in the session file. When plot macros are added in the preference file, they cannot be edited in the Plot Macros panel and are not saved to the session file.

Click Apply to apply a plot macro. The plot macro uses the parameters to create curves and notes within the session.

Undo reverses the plot macro.

Macros List and Parameters

All plot macros in the current session are listed in the Macro list.

Macros can be cut, copied, and pasted using the macro list.

The parameters associated with the selected macro are displayed in the Parameters list. Parameters can be either curve or scalar. Curve parameters are displayed as collectors. Click on a collector to graphically select a curve from a plot. Double-click on a collector to display the Select Curve dialog. Scalar parameters are displayed as text boxes. Parameters are usually used to collect curves from within the session to use in mathematical expressions. The result calculation can utilize any math functions, including Templex functions and external functions. Macros support multiple arguments for parameters.

Edit Plot Macros

Allows you to add new plot macros to a session and edit the curves and notes for existing plot macros.

Layout

Under Layout, you can control the placement of the resulting curves with the following options.

Click Apply to apply a plot macro. The plot macro uses the parameters to create curves and notes within the session.

Undo reverses the plot macro.