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How to add 45° (y=x) line to graph?

markschahl — Wed, 21 Aug 2013 16:40:11 GMT

Does anyone have a smarter way to add a 45° (y=x) line to an x-y plot? I currently do the following:

Set x-axis and y-axis pixels to the same value in the Frame Size dialog
Use the drawing tool to manually add a line to the plot

The line is never quite perfect and has to be adjusted when plot is changed.

JMP Developers: this would be a great option to add to: Y-axis specification, Reference Lines. It is useful when comparing predicted versus actual; lab determinations versus standard values; etc.. Thinking about this more, having the option to enter f(x) for a y-reference line would be even better than just the 45° (y=x) line.

Re: How to add 45° (y=x) line to graph?

ms — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 12:31:30 GMT

In the Fit Y by X platform you can choose Fit special... and lock intercept to zero and slope to one.

In most platforms it is also possible to draw a line representing a function by a graphics script. Right-click on the graph and select Customize... In the dialog press the plus sign and select Y Function in the Templates drop-down menu. Add Y Function( y = x, x ); to get a straight y=x line.

JSL-example:

dt = Open( "$SAMPLE_DATA/Fitness.jmp" );
biv = dt << Bivariate( Y( :MaxPulse ), X( :RunPulse ) );
Report( Biv )[Framebox( 1 )] << add graphics script( Y Function( y = x, x ) );

Re: How to add 45° (y=x) line to graph?

pmroz — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 12:32:54 GMT

Very cool. I tried it in Graph Builder and it works like a charm. Here's an example:

dt = open("$sample_data\Boston Housing.jmp");
 
gb = Graph Builder(
    Show Control Panel( 0 ),
    Variables( X( :rooms ), Y( :distance ) ),
    Elements( Points( X, Y, Legend( 1 ) ) ),
    SendToReport(
        Dispatch( {}, "rooms", ScaleBox,
            {Min( 0 ), Max( 12 ), Inc( 2 ), Minor Ticks( 1 )} ),
        Dispatch( {}, "distance", ScaleBox,
            {Min( 0 ), Max( 12 ), Inc( 2 ), Minor Ticks( 1 )} ),
        Dispatch( {}, "Graph Builder", FrameBox,
            {Marker Size( 3 ), Add Graphics Script(
                2, Description( "Script" ), Y Function( x, x )
            ), Grid Line Order( 1 ), Reference Line Order( 3 )} )
    )
);

Re: How to add 45° (y=x) line to graph?

blackeneth — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 12:33:26 GMT

Here is another script using the Bivariate platform (I use JMP 10.0.2):

dt = Open("$SAMPLE_DATA/Fitness.jmp");
 
dt << Bivariate(
  Y(:MaxPulse),
  X(:RunPulse),
  SendToReport(
  Dispatch(
  {},
  "Bivar Plot",
  FrameBox,
  {Add Graphics Script(2, Description("Script"), YFunction(x, x)),
  Grid Line Order(1), Reference Line Order(3)}
  )
  )
);

Re: How to add 45° (y=x) line to graph?

josh — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 16:31:59 GMT

How can the 45 degree reference line be reformatted as dashes and alternate color?

Re: How to add 45° (y=x) line to graph?

txnelson — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 12:33:58 GMT

Here is a version of the platform with the line dashed and red

dt = Open( "$sample_data\Boston Housing.jmp" );
 
gb = Graph Builder(
       Show Control Panel( 0 ),
       Variables( X( :rooms ), Y( :distance ) ),  
       Elements( Points( X, Y, Legend( 1 ) ) ),  
       SendToReport(
              Dispatch( {}, "rooms", ScaleBox, {Min( 0 ), Max( 12 ), Inc( 2 ), Minor Ticks( 1 )} ),
              Dispatch( {}, "distance", ScaleBox, {Min( 0 ), Max( 12 ), Inc( 2 ), Minor Ticks( 1 )} ),
              Dispatch(
                     {},  
                                         "Graph Builder",  
                     FrameBox,  
                     {Marker Size( 3 ), Add Graphics Script(  
                                                     2,  
                           Description( "Script" ),  
                                                     Pen Color( "red" );  
                                                    Line Style( "dashed" );  
                                                   Y Function( x, x );  
                     ), Grid Line Order( 1 ), Reference Line Order( 3 )}
              )
       )  
);

The Graphing Elements are documented in the Scripting Guide, starting on page 497. The Scripting Guide is available under the JMP Help==>Books==>Scripting Guide.

Re: How to add 45° (y=x) line to graph?

hogi — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 20:28:12 GMT

I use a 1:1 line so often for my analyses!
Now I added a shortcut icon to :

Re: How to add 45° (y=x) line to graph?

ndowidar — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:50:10 GMT

Hello,

I've tried to use this feature to make a reference line but it's not working. Can someone help me figure out why?

Re: How to add 45° (y=x) line to graph?

hogi — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:52:55 GMT

can you share a larger screenshot? what is your x and y range?