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2D data view

The 2D data view might contain one or more 2D data objects of the same data type. Also equidistant and discrete data might be mixed. It is not possible to mix 2D data objects of different data types, because their axes are usually not compatible. Sometimes it might also be possible, that objects of the same data type could not be displayed together in one data view, because their axes cannot be properly converted to match the current available axes.

There are no limitations towards the number of data objects being shown merged in a single data view. However, this capability should be used with care in order to keep control over your data.

2D data view functions

The following 2D data view functions are available:

Additional 2D data view functions will be controlled from the 2D View menu.

2D data view example

In the following figure, the UV/VIS spectra of the colors red, green, blue and yellow are merged in one 2D data view.

Legend

Several data objects can be merged into a single data view. In this case, it is difficult to distinguish the objects just by color or the graph shape. A legend shows a list of all spectrum names plus a color indicator in top left corner of the data view. The legend is enabled by default, if more than one spectrum is shown in a data view. The position and size of the legend can be adjusted to your personal requirements. The legend looks like this:

Legend Size

To change the legend size, please follow the instructions below:

  1. Click the Legend or one of the entries with the Left Mouse Button.
    Tracker items appear in the corners and middle edges of the legend frame.

  2. Move the mouse pointer over one of the tracker items.

  3. Drag and drop the tracker item to resize the legend.

Legend Positioning

To change the legend position, please follow the instructions below:

  1. Click the Legend or one of the entries with the Left Mouse Button.
    Tracker items appear in the corners and middle edges of the legend frame.

  2. Move the mouse pointer close to the center of the legend.

  3. Drag and drop the legend item to the new position.

Legend Properties

The legend properties can be adjusted to your personal needs as well. Here the font, font size and the frame can be configured in the 2D Preferences Dialog.