In addition to the capabilities that apply to both graphs and charts, LabVIEW includes certain chart-specific capabilities.

Graphs display new data and constantly overwrite any stored data. In contrast, charts update periodically and maintain a history of previously stored data.

You can customize charts to match your data display requirements. Options available for all charts include the following:

You also can modify the behavior of chart history length, update modes, and plot displays.

LabVIEW includes examples of different kinds of charts and the data types that charts accept. Refer to the Chart Data Types and Update Modes VI in the labview\examples\Controls and Indicators\Graphs and Charts\Waveform Graphs and Charts directory.