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10-Marble
October 19, 2022
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Cannot update plot trace options

  • October 19, 2022
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Although I can create a plot, I am not able to format it. The Symbol, Line Style, Color Scheme, Trace Thickness, and Surface Fill options are all grayed out. Only can change Trace Color.

Best answer by MW_Tango

@VladimirN 

 

I found out what I did wrong. My x-axis variable was way too large. My bad!

 

This failed...MW_10442729_0-1666190283558.png

 

This worked... MW_10442729_1-1666190373081.png (kudos to @LucMeekes from another posting)

 

FYI, for reference, here's the plot I was trying to make...

 

MW_10442729_2-1666190614325.png

 

Working with 'Chart Components' now. That's a whole new thing to learn. So far have this...

 

MW_10442729_3-1666190752919.png

 

 

2 replies

MW_Tango10-MarbleAuthor
10-Marble
October 19, 2022

Update... I can change all plot parameters for a trace when first creating a new trace, but the changes do not stick. Seems to default back to original styles. All styles except Trace Color are grayed out after it's created as before. I'm working with the trial version. That an issue?

 

Note - status bar says "Full Functionality - 15 days remaining" for the trial.

24-Ruby III
October 19, 2022

 Hi,

 

Please specify which version of the program you are using and the version of Windows OS?

MW_Tango10-MarbleAuthor
10-Marble
October 19, 2022

Hi,

 

Thanks for the reply.

 

The 'About' page says I'm using 'PTC MathCAD Express Prime 8.0.0.0' (see below).

 

MW_10442729_0-1666181944184.png

 

For OS, I'm using 'Microsoft Windows 10 Home' (Version 10.0.19043 Build 19043).

 

MW_Tango10-MarbleAuthorAnswer
10-Marble
October 19, 2022

@VladimirN 

 

I found out what I did wrong. My x-axis variable was way too large. My bad!

 

This failed...MW_10442729_0-1666190283558.png

 

This worked... MW_10442729_1-1666190373081.png (kudos to @LucMeekes from another posting)

 

FYI, for reference, here's the plot I was trying to make...

 

MW_10442729_2-1666190614325.png

 

Working with 'Chart Components' now. That's a whole new thing to learn. So far have this...

 

MW_10442729_3-1666190752919.png