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Using the Strip Charts
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The strip charts are four line graphs, stacked one on top of another, onto which
you may plot any data contained in your database. The strip charts can be set to
update automatically which allows you to view changing weather conditions in
real time.
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Strip Chart Basics
Whenever you open the strip chart window, the software automatically down-
loads data (if necessary) to make sure it has the most current data for the chart.
Thereafter, as long as the strip chart is in “auto update” mode, the software will
download and update the strip charts at each archive interval. You may select
whatever variables (weather conditions) you want plotted onto the four charts,
though each chart may display the axis information for only one of the variables.
In the strip chart shown above, for example, both rain and barometric pressure
are plotted on the bottom strip chart, though the axis button only says Rain and
the axis shows the scale for the rainfall graph. You may also select the desired plot
span to determine how much data you are viewing at any one time.
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Place the strip chart into auto update mode
When you first open the strip chart window, the strip chart is automatically
placed into auto update mode. It will remain in that mode (downloading and
updating the graphs at each archive interval) until you select to view histori-
cal data on the strip charts (see “View Historical Data” below) at which point
it is automatically taken out of auto update mode. To return to auto update
mode, choose Auto Update from the Options menu. If necessary, the software
will download any data in the archive memory and will move to the most cur-
rent date in the database.
Axis
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