Graph Builder Problem with Lines

[#1]

Hi All,

When I create a graph in graph builder with continuous data in the Y and the X axis, and use one categorical in the Overlay, I get continuous lines. But as soon as I put a second categorical in "Color," the lines change to dotted, etc even though the line style shows an uninterrupted line. This didn't use to happen and I don't know why it is happening. I had asked about this problem before and, unfortunately, the solutions didn't let work for my purpose.

I am attaching a sample file from the JMP help index to which I saved the script for a couple of graphs that show what I mean.

Any help with this issue is much appreciated!

Barbara

[#2 · Accepted solution]

Hi @babn, if you right click on the Overlay section, then choose Overlay Encoding > Color, I think this will get you what you're looking for. This behavior was changed to allow for more ways to create advanced graphs. @scwise did a great little overview of this here at timestamp 18:30 - 22:00.

[#3]

Hi Jed, the only problem with this solution is that it eliminates individual markers. With colors in the encoding, I get only dots. I can change them individually but that's seems quite cumbersome for larger data sets.

[#4]

Would adding another set of points work for what you're trying to do? You can use the Variables section to change how the overlay is applied to the points all at once.

 

[#5]

Thank you for the effort. Unfortunately, it doesn't solve my problem with the interrupted lines.