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Overlaid Control Charts

chris_rigdon — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 23:12:59 GMT

I have a data set of 40 samples, each measured using two instruments. I would like a single Individuals Control Chart with both variables on the same Y-axis. But the Control Chart Builder only allows for a single Y variable. I've tried overlaying both using scripts without success.

Re: Overlaid Control Charts

jthi — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 05:08:32 GMT

I don't think you can get the overlaid effect in control chart builder. Have you tried plotting the control chart with Graph Builder?

Re: Overlaid Control Charts

statman — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:49:50 GMT

Since control chart limits are for univariate situations where the control limits depend on the moving range (which is likely different for each Y), it would be incorrect to plot both on the same control chart.

It is , OK to pilot both on at the same chart and graph builder will do that for you as Jarmo suggests.

Re: Overlaid Control Charts

shampton82 — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:46:58 GMT

If it is something you just need to do here and there, you could try copying the frame content from one chart and then pasting the frame content into another chart.

I right clicked the lower chart and selected "copy frame content"

then right clicked in the upper chart and pasted frame content

Upside, the axis zoom and pan correctly. Downside, the pasted "data" is not something you can interact with.

Fun note, you can do this on any charts that share the same axis data types!

Steve

Re: Overlaid Control Charts

frankderuyck — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:34:46 GMT

You can use the factor "instrument" as a phase; this way two ImR control charts are plotted next to each other where you can observe differences between the two instruments