Stop plots from continuously updating in edit mode

[amaglio]

I have many plots on a graph in the Report section of DIAdem. When I am trying to put lables in for the axes and a title for the plot, every move I make I have to wait like 10 seconds because it re-updates all the plots. Is there a way to stop the plots from continuously updating during the edit phase?

[Otmar]

Hello amaglio,

Try turning off the "Data Layer" in the REPORT - View" menu, that should do it ...

Let me know if that helps ...

    Otmar

[amaglio]

Yes it does help. But is there a way to be able to see the data without it updating everytime you change something on the plot. When I turn the Data Layer off I am not able to see any of my plots.  I am putting in arrows that point to certain plots and putting in text to labels that describe the plots. So I want to be able to see the plots but I don't want to wait the 10 seconds it takes to update all the plots after each change I do.

[James_D]

The issue you're running into here is a function of the program having to redraw the entire object via replotting your data points when changes are made to the display that interfere with the object's space. (note that being near the object might count for this)

Basically the program needs to redraw this for as long as it is still being displayed. One way to speed the process up would be to decimate the data being fed into the graphs, as part of the redraw process involves plotting every single data point that is being shown.

Hope this helps,

[Otmar]

Hello amaglio,

I have another indirect suggestion that might help with your questions.

Starting with DIAdem 2011 we have a new display type that allows you to add points to graphs programmatically, i.e. you will be able to enter the X and Y of a curve you wish to point to and DIAdem will draw an arrow to that point, and move it when you resize an axis system. See example plot below.

You can join the Beta test for DIAdem 2011 and test this for yourself at http://www.ni.com/beta - you can use my email address (our email addresses are firstname.lastname@ni.com) for the NI reference to participate in the Beta test.

I know that doesn't solve your immediate issue, but it might solve your problem when DIAdem 2011 is released and you will be able to automate the task you are right now doing manually.

I hope this helps a little.

     Otmar