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How to edit a unique x-axis in graph builder when grouping?

MachineFrog323 — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 15:45:26 GMT

Hello,

How can I edit a unique x-axis in the graph bulider when grouping data. As you can see in the example, each group has the same x-axis even though there is no data in the group (highlighted in yellow). How can I edit a unique x-axis for each group so that no empty "spots" appear in the chart?

Thanks for your help

Re: How to edit a unique x-axis in graph builder when grouping?

txnelson — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 16:40:46 GMT

What you will need to do is to Split your data into multiple columns based upon your grouping. Then you can drag the separate columns onto the X axis, and you will be able to independently modify the 3 axes. Here is an example using the Big Class sample data table, Splitting the height data into separate columns based upon Sex.

Re: How to edit a unique x-axis in graph builder when grouping?

hogi — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 20:59:41 GMT

If you want to use one column as Group X and another column on the X Axis, it is NOT possible to remove the white spots:

But there is this post in the wish list:

I hope enough users support it such that it gets fixed in a future version of Jmp.

Workaround:

Instead of using a column as Group X, drag it just below the X axis to add a second level of hierarchy:

dt = Open( "$SAMPLE_DATA/Big Class.jmp" );
Graph Builder(
	Variables(
		X( :sex ),
		X( :name, Position( 1 ) ),
		Y( :weight ),
		Overlay( :sex )
	),
	Elements(
		Points( X( 1 ), X( 2 ), Y, Legend( 1 ) )
	)
)

If the value on the x axis are continuous, Jmp won't allow you to add a nominal column as a second level. Then you have to split the values like @txnelson already suggested in his reply
(a step-by-step guide (c) @txnelson can be found here: https://community.jmp.com/t5/Discussions/X-group-gt-adjust-axis/m-p/542288/highlight/true#M76187)