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| tonylau |
Posted - 12/12/2002 : 6:05:54 PM
I can not mask the data range, who can show me how to do that? I do not understand the help for masking data! |
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| Mike Buess |
Posted - 02/13/2006 : 09:30:27 AM
Bernhard,
I don't understand your point. Masking does not remove data points; it only colors them red (by default) and ignores them in most calculations. You can remove data points one at a time with Data > Remove Bad Points or remove them in bunches with either of these addons from the File Exchange...
http://www.originlab.com/fileexchange/details.aspx?fid=102
http://www.originlab.com/fileexchange/details.aspx?fid=116
Mike Buess
Origin WebRing Member |
| spingler |
Posted - 02/12/2006 : 10:34:28 AM
Hi all,
I can mask a data range, but how to update an already created graph (line+symbol) that now should contain less data?
My workaround is to recreate the graph and format everything from scratch, rather cumbersome.
Thanks a lot for any help
Bernhard |
| cal@force. |
Posted - 10/05/2004 : 08:43:00 AM
I tried to use the mask function on a line graph - and found the solution here.
I changed the graph to line-symbol and masked the unwanted data. Then I changed the graph to line again. It works. Why is it not possible to mask the data when in line mode?
Carsten |
| Mike Buess |
Posted - 12/13/2002 : 11:55:17 AM
Agreed, the workaround is simple. But the masking help topic should be clear about why it's necessary.
Mike Buess
Origin WebRing Member |
| rtoomey |
Posted - 12/13/2002 : 11:13:28 AM
Of course, if you really want a line plot, create a line + symbol plot and set the symbol size to zero. Masking can be performed on it even though the symbols are readily visible.
- rtoomey
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| Mike Buess |
Posted - 12/12/2002 : 7:44:14 PM
If a worksheet is active:
1> Highlight the cells you want to mask.
2> Select Mask...Apply on the right-click menu.
If a graph is active (must be a scatter or line+symbol plot):
Masking one point at a time...
1> Click anywhere on the graph and select Mask...Point by Point on the right-click menu.
2> Double-click on the point you want to mask.
Masking a range of points...
1> Click anywhere on the graph and select Mask...Range on the right-click menu.
2> Position the markers (tail-to-tail vertical arrows) at the beginning and end of the range of points you want to mask.
3> Press the Enter key.
I bet you're trying to mask in a line plot, which can't be done. I don't use masking a lot and it seems like I have to rediscover that requirement each time. The Origin manual should at least mention it.
Mike Buess
Origin WebRing Member
Edited by - Mike Buess on 12/13/2002 08:48:41 AM |
