Changing graph background to other colour or transparent

[Marker]

Hi,

LV7i, Win 2K

I would like to change the default background (grey) of an xy chart to another colour or even transparent. I have searched through all the customisation options but cannot find anything relating to the chart background.

Cheers

Pat

[ien_fr]

you can use this VI. I think it should good.
bye

Adrien

[NIDave]

Im not sure exactly which color are you want to change. Heres a VI, you can programatically change the color of the plot area. Thats the "BG Color Box" in the vi and change the FG color which just gives some small accents. Also if you want to change the frame color I havent found any way to change it programatically but I made it transparent as you suggested. Use the paintbrush on the tools pallet and select the color you want in the top of the two list boxes then click on the frame with the brush tip. Hopefully this simple solution solves your problem. If not let us know and we can come up with other options for you.

[ien_fr]

this one is save in labview 7.0

[Marker]

NiDave et al

Thanks for prompt response, I have seen a reference to the tools & paint dropper in other posts but cannot locate this on the front panel window !.

I am probably being thick but where is the paint dropper ??.

Cheers

Pat

[PauloM]

Hello Pat,

Just press Shift + Right Mouse button, a pop up will come with it.

Hope it helps,
Paulo

[ien_fr]

you could find the paint dropper in this windows :
command --> numérics --> color box
tchao

[Marker]

Paulo,

You woudn't believe that I have managed to complete 2 LV training courses but did not know about that pop up !.

Thanks to all for the info, isn't it easy when you know how !.

Incidently a search for the pen tool in LV help did not produce any results....

Cheers

Pat

[PauloM]

Hi Pat,

Glad it helped,
You can also call it with Window...Show tools palette, but I think the other way is more straight.

Regards,
Paulo

[chilly_charly]

There is no direct method to change the frame color programmatically. Only a work-around, described here :
http://forums.ni.com/ni/board/message?board.id=170&message.id=91016#M91016
I'll try to post a corresponding vi later...

CC