All graphs and charts, except for the 3D graphs, automatically enable autoscaling. Autoscaling means that the horizontal and vertical scales automatically adjust to fit the data you wire to graphs and charts.

However, autoscaling can slow performance.

To use autoscaling for graphs and charts in LabVIEW, refer to the following.

  • To toggle autoscaling, right-click the graph or chart and select an option as follows:
    • Compass Plot, Error Bar Plot, Feather Plot, and XY Plot Matrix: Select Autoscale X or Autoscale Y.
    • Other visualizations with single scales: Select X Scale » AutoScale X or Y Scale » AutoScale Y.
    • Other visualizations with multiple scales: Right-click each scale directly and select AutoScale X or AutoScale Y.
  • To keep a constant plot area size for supported plots while autoscaling:
    1. Right-click the graph or chart.
    2. Select Advanced » Auto Adjust Scales.
    By default, elements on a graph, such as the plot area, move and resize when the graph or chart resizes.
    Note If you disable Auto Adjust Scales scales might clip or overlap each other.
    Note Auto Adjust Scales is not available for the Compass Plot, Error Bar Plot, Feather Plot, XY Plot Matrix, or the 3D graphs.
  • To apply autoscaling to any hidden plots, make the hidden plots transparent:
    1. Click the plot gplyh in the plot legend.
    2. Hover over Color in the shortcut menu.
    3. Toggle transparency.