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Using the Tag Explorer

Chart Configuration The Chart List shows all charts for this profile. A chart can hold more than one variable plot and define some extra configuration parameters for all plots within. Chart grouping is important when you need to set different sampling rates for variables or when you need to set a different window size to accommodate more samples. Data for all charts are captured in real-time, even for charts that are not currently shown on screen.

Help for XR PerfMon Tools - Chart Tree View

Help for XR PerfMon Tools - Chart Tree View

Chart List
To add a new chart, click on the "Add Chart" button on the toolbar.

To edit the parameters of an existing chart, select the chart and then click on the "Chart Properties" toolbar button.

Help for XR PerfMon Tools - Edit/Remove Chart Pop-up Menu

Chart Toolbar
Choosing either adding or editing a chart, you will be presented with a detailed chart configuration dialog box:

Help for XR PerfMon Tools - Chart Configuration Dialog Box

Help for XR PerfMon Tools - Chart Configuration Dialog Box

Chart Configuration Dialog Box
You can customize the following parameters:

	Chart Name: Chart identification to be used inside Tag Explorer.
	Refresh Rate: The rate (in milliseconds) at which the Tag Explorer will plot new points to the chart.
	Horizontal Range: Specifies the range of values for the horizontal axis of the chart. When the "Auto" option is selected, the range is automatically calculated based on available points.
	Vertical Range: Specifies the range of values for the vertical axis of the chart. When the "Auto" option is selected, the range is automatically calculated based on available points.
	Horizontal Label: Label to be used for the chart's horizontal axis.
	Vertical Label: Label to be used for the chart's vertical axis.
	Database Limit: Defines whether there is a size limit for the chart's database file, or if it can grow indefinitely. If a size limit is configured, then old data will be thrown away in order to make space for new data when the limit is reached.
	Chart Active: Defines whether data will be collected and shown on the chart (checked) or not (unchecked).

After you are finished configuring the chart's parameters, click on the "OK" button to close the Chart Configuration dialog and update the chart settings. If you want to discard all changes, just click on the "Cancel" button.