Graphics

Data Cursor -- Displaying Data Values Interactively

Topics in this section:

• Enabling Data Cursor Mode
• Selection Style -- Select Data Points or Interpolate Points on Graph
• Display Style -- Datatip or Cursor Window
• Exporting Data Value to Workspace Variable

Data cursors enable you to read data directly from a graph by displaying the values of points you select on plotted lines, surfaces, images, and so on.

When data cursor mode is enabled, you can

• Click on any graphics object defined by data values and display the x, y, and z (if 3-D) values of the nearest data point.
• Interpolate the values of points between data points.
• Display multiple data tips on graphs.
• Display the data values in a cursor window that you can locate anywhere in the figure window or as a data tip (small text box) located next to the data point.
• Export data values as workspace variables.
• Print or export the graph with data tip or cursor window displayed for annotation purposes.

Ways to Explore Graphical Data

Enabling Data Cursor Mode

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