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jmit
Level II

Highlighting better data in a graph

 

Hello 

One feature I really appreciate in JMP is the ability to highlight data in the data table and instantly locate those points in a graph (e.g., in Graph Builder). It's a powerful way to explore and interact with the data.

However, when working with large datasets, I often find it difficult to see the highlighted points in the graph. Even on a large screen, the selected data points are barely visible, which limits the usefulness of the feature in these cases.

Is there ane asy way like in the File / Preferences section that allows users to increase or control the size (or style) of the symbols for selected data points? A shortcut key? This would greatly enhance visibility and usability when dealing with complex or crowded graphs.

Thanks for your assistance!

 

 

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txnelson
Super User

Re: Highlighting better data in a graph

There are Graph Preferences that can be set

     File=>Preferences=>Graphs

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Jim

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jthi
Super User

Re: Highlighting better data in a graph

You have control over marker selection mode, marker selection color and marker selection fade from the preferences ( Using JMP > JMP Preferences > Preferences for JMP Graphs )

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You can also make some changes from the graphs

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There is also an option of creating new nominal column with formula Selected() and using that column in Overlay/Color

-Jarmo
txnelson
Super User

Re: Highlighting better data in a graph

There are Graph Preferences that can be set

     File=>Preferences=>Graphs

txnelson_0-1749215678592.png

 

 

Jim
shampton82
Level VII

Re: Highlighting better data in a graph

Hey @jmit 

Here is another trick to combine two modes.  Using the default faded mode you can make a new column that will return a value based upon the row state:

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If you then put this into the Size property of graph builder then selected rows will not only use the faded highlighting mode but will also size

shampton82_2-1749220370691.png

 

By changing the value of the selected date you can change the difference in the size of the selected vs un selected markers.  If you want the base level of the markers to be smaller, right click on the legend and go to size settings and make the maximum a larger value.

 

Also, you can change the default marker mode by right clicking a graph, going to "Graph" and change the selection there (vs going to the preference).  However, you can only change modes, not tweak their settings.

 

Hope this helps!

 

Steve

 

 

hogi
Level XII

Re: Highlighting better data in a graph

nice trick - size ! 

Another approach: 
use the  selected() state as Group X - to separate the selected and unselected points:

 

Names Default to Here(1);
dt = Open( "$SAMPLE_DATA/Big Class Families.jmp" );
Graph Builder(
	Transform Column( "selected", Nominal, Formula( Selected() ) ),
	Variables( X( :height ), Y( :weight ), Group X( :selected ), Overlay( :sex ) ),
	Elements( Points( X, Y ), Smoother( X, Y ) )
);

 

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