The Axis Scaling tab of the Graph Settings Dialog Window allows you to specify how to scale the graph axes, e.g. how long or short an axis should be, and how the bars and symbols should look. In addition to Axis Scaling, there is also a tab for General settings, for Axis Titles and Labels, and for Contour Details (only available for map graphs).
The X Axis range can be set to automatic or user-defined (manual). If the range is automatic and the lowest value in the graphed data set is greater than zero, then the axis range is set to a minimum value of zero and a maximum value of 10% greater than the highest value in the data set. If the range is automatic and the lowest value is less than zero, then the axis range minimum is set to 10% less than the lowest value.
The Number of Labels (bar graphs only) refers to the number of values placed along the x-axis.
The Number of Ticks (x-y graphs and maps only) refers to the number of ticks along the x-axis. Major ticks are accompanied by labels (values); minor ticks are not labeled and appear between major ticks. The Number of Ticks section is not shown for the x-axis in the sample screen above.
To set the appearance of the labels (font, precision, etc.) see the Axis Titles & Labels tab.
The y-axis range is set identically to the x-axis range. Note that for maps of 1-dimensional transects there is no y-axis.
The z-axis range (on maps) is set identically to the X and Y Axes. Note that a z-axis is only present in maps and transects (1-dimensional maps).
For bar graphs (e.g. frequency distributions) you may specify the number of bars to be plotted, their color, and pattern. The Bars section is not shown in the example screen above; it appears only when editing bar graphs (e.g. Frequency Distributions).
For x-y graphs (e.g. variograms) you may specify the type of symbol (open box, closed circle, etc.) as well as the size and color of the symbol. The Symbols section is not shown in the example screen above; it appears only when editing x-y graphs.
Press Apply Now to apply any changes made to the graph and keep the Graph Settings dialog window open.
Press Cancel to exit the Graph Settings Dialog without applying any changes since the last Apply Now command.
Press Exit to close the Graph Settings window. Any changes made since the last Apply Now command will be applied to the graph.