Graph builder problem with lines, markers, and dots

[#1]

Hi All,

I am submitting this again because the response I initially accepted didn't actually solve the problem. My problem is that 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 now. I tried changing the Overlay encoding to color but while that gives me continuous lines, it changes the markers to identical dots.

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]

Hi Barbara, 

What you are describing sounds like the correct function to me. The Overlay Variable encodes the Style of the Lines and Markers. Could you clarify what your desired result is? Thank you for including the sample dataset; could you give a bit more context about what the example graphs are aiming to communicate? 

If you do not wanted dotted lines: have you tried setting overlay encoding to None? Now only the Color variable will affect the appearance of the lines and markers. 

If your concern is that the legend doesn't match the graph: you can edit the legend to show the missing dotted line entries by double-clicking on the legend. 

[#3]