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2D Waterfall Graph

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Contents

Data Requirements

Select at least one Y column (or a range from at least one Y column). Ideally, select at least two Y columns (or a range of at least two Y columns). If the Y column(s) has an associated X column, the X column supplies the X values; otherwise, the worksheet's default X values are used.

Creating the Graph

Select required data.

From the menu, choose Plot: Multi-Curve: Waterfall.

or

Click the Waterfall button on the 2D Graphs toolbar.

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Template

WATERFAL.OTP (installed to the Origin program folder).

Notes

The waterfall graph is ideal for comparing variations between multiple data sets created under similar conditions. The graph has a pseudo-3D effect, enabling you to see variations in the Z direction.

Each data set is displayed as a line data plot which is offset by a specified amount in both the X and Y direction. For details on how to customize this plot, please refer to this help topic: Customizing Waterfall Plots.