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Graph Builder - Different "label by row" for different graph elements in same chart

ashwint27 — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 23:58:29 GMT

I have a Graph Builder chart that has both bars and points. I have two columns that I have selected for labeling (see data table screenshot). In Graph Builder for both Bars and Points, there are options to Label by Row, Label by Value, or Label by Row and Value, which puts the labels in the positions I would like for each.

In this case, I want the Bars to be Labeled by "Label 1" rows only, and the Points to be labeled by "Label 2" rows only. From what I can tell, I am only able to have the same labeling apply to both of these bars and points. Is there a way to have independent labeling in this manner across different element types in the same chart?

Re: Graph Builder - Different "label by row" for different graph elements in same chart

hogi — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 04:43:42 GMT

Yes, this is a limitation of JMP.

Currently, it is not possible to select different columns as labels for different plots.
This issue applies to different plot types within the same plot as well as to different plots:

Activating a column as a label for one plot also sets these values as labels for all other labelled plots.
https://community.jmp.com/t5/JMP-Wish-List/Display-multiple-cell-labels-on-charts-in-Graph-Builder/idc-p/807748/highlight/true#M6619

please support this wish to get the new flexibility :

Re: Graph Builder - Different "label by row" for different graph elements in same chart

jthi — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 04:34:13 GMT

I think scripting is currently only "easy" way of doing something like this which would still be somewhat dynamic.

Re: Graph Builder - Different "label by row" for different graph elements in same chart

hogi — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 04:57:25 GMT

another easy way: use a single column.
... and stack the table

e.g.: activate and deactivate specific labels by the presence/absence of a x value

@txnelson applied this trick in many solutions

Re: Graph Builder - Different "label by row" for different graph elements in same chart

jthi — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 04:53:43 GMT

One problem with stacking is that it will break interactivity and dynamic nature of JMP somewhat for graphs like this as you will always have to re-stack your data OR fully restructure the data. But it can definitely be a good option, depending on how the report/tool/dashboard/graph will be used.

Re: Graph Builder - Different "label by row" for different graph elements in same chart

hogi — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 05:02:02 GMT

Agreed.

It's just a workaround — there's definitely no argument that the new functionality isn't needed.