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The ''XY Series Editor'' is a special dialog that is used to generate and edit curves defined by a list of x and y coordinates. The curve can be created and edited by directly editing the xy coordinates using a spreadsheet list of the coordinates. An entire list of curves can be generated and edited with the Editor and curves can be imported from and exported to text files for future use. The user can also paste xy data directly to the spreadsheet.
[[File:XY Series Editor.png|thumb|500 px|Example of the ''XY Series Editor'' dialog]]
[[File:XY SeriesEditorCurve.png|thumb|500 px|Example of the ''XY Series Editor'' dialog]]
The ''XY Series Editor'' is a special dialog that is used to generate and edit curves defined by a list of x and y coordinates. The curve can be created and edited by directly editing the xy coordinates using a spreadsheet list of the coordinates. An entire list of curves can be generated and edited with the editor and curves can be imported from and exported to text files for future use. It is also possible to paste xy data directly to the spreadsheet.


The ''XY Series Editor'' is used in GMS, SMS, and WMS. It was designed to be general in nature so that it could be used anywhere that a curve or function needs to be defined. In some cases, the x values of the curve must correspond to a pre-defined set of values. For example, the x values may correspond to a set of time steps whose interval is established in a separate dialog. In such cases, the x fields cannot be edited but the y values associated with the pre-defined x values can be edited. In other cases, there is no limit on the number of x values or on the x spacing and both the x and y values can be edited.
The ''XY Series Editor'' is used in GMS, SMS, and WMS. It was designed to be general in nature so that it could be used anywhere that a curve or function needs to be defined. In some cases, the x values of the curve must correspond to a predefined set of values. For example, the x values may correspond to a set of time steps whose interval is established in a separate dialog. In such cases, the x fields cannot be edited but the y values associated with the predefined x values can be edited. In other cases, there is no limit on the number of x values or on the x spacing and both the x and y values can be edited.


===The XY Edit Fields===
===The XY Edit Fields===
The two vertical columns of edit fields on the left side of the dialog are for direct editing of the xy series values. A pair of application specific titles appears at the top of the columns.  
The two vertical columns of edit fields on the left side of the dialog are for direct editing of the xy series values. A pair of application-specific titles appears at the top of the columns.  


The buttons below the xy edit fields are used to manipulate the values in the edit fields. The buttons are as follows:
The buttons below the xy edit fields are used to manipulate the values in the edit fields. Some of the buttons and fields are application-specific. The possible buttons and fields are as follows:


'''Use dates/times'''
''Use dates/times''  
<blockquote>
: For selected situations such as entering time series data in the Map module, it is useful to enter the data in date/time format. Checking this option allows the x values in the curve to be entered in date/time format.
For selected situations such as entering time series data in the Map module, it is useful to enter the data in date/time format. Checking this toggle allows the x values in the curve to be entered in date/time format.
;'''Insert Row''' [[File:Insert Row Icon.svg|16px]] : Inserts a row between the active row and the row just above it. Interpolates the data from the two rows to create the data for the new row.
</blockquote>
;'''Delete Row''' [[File:Delete Row Icon.svg|16px]] : Deletes the active row.
 
''Number of rows''
'''Import/Export Buttons'''
: Increases or reduces the number of rows for the columns. Typically, this will automatically increase when pasting data into the table.
<blockquote>
;'''Import''' : This button allow reading in an xy series file.
The '''Import''' and '''Export''' buttons allow the user to read in or save an xy series file.
;Export : This button saving an xy series file.
</blockquote>


===The XY Series Plot===
===The XY Series Plot===
The window in the upper right hand corner of the ''XY Series Editor'' is used to plot the curve corresponding to the xy values in the edit fields. As each value in the edit fields is edited, the corresponding point on the curve is adjusted instantaneously.  Plot options are accessed by right-clicking on the plot.
The window on the right side of the ''XY Series Editor'' is used to plot the curve corresponding to the xy values in the edit fields. As each value in the edit fields is edited, the corresponding point on the curve is adjusted instantaneously.  Plot options are accessed by right-clicking on the plot.


== Related Pages ==
== Related Pages ==
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* [[WMS:WMS|WMS main page]]
* [[WMS:WMS|WMS main page]]


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Latest revision as of 19:57, 24 January 2023

Example of the XY Series Editor dialog
Example of the XY Series Editor dialog

The XY Series Editor is a special dialog that is used to generate and edit curves defined by a list of x and y coordinates. The curve can be created and edited by directly editing the xy coordinates using a spreadsheet list of the coordinates. An entire list of curves can be generated and edited with the editor and curves can be imported from and exported to text files for future use. It is also possible to paste xy data directly to the spreadsheet.

The XY Series Editor is used in GMS, SMS, and WMS. It was designed to be general in nature so that it could be used anywhere that a curve or function needs to be defined. In some cases, the x values of the curve must correspond to a predefined set of values. For example, the x values may correspond to a set of time steps whose interval is established in a separate dialog. In such cases, the x fields cannot be edited but the y values associated with the predefined x values can be edited. In other cases, there is no limit on the number of x values or on the x spacing and both the x and y values can be edited.

The XY Edit Fields

The two vertical columns of edit fields on the left side of the dialog are for direct editing of the xy series values. A pair of application-specific titles appears at the top of the columns.

The buttons below the xy edit fields are used to manipulate the values in the edit fields. Some of the buttons and fields are application-specific. The possible buttons and fields are as follows:

Use dates/times

For selected situations such as entering time series data in the Map module, it is useful to enter the data in date/time format. Checking this option allows the x values in the curve to be entered in date/time format.
Insert Row Insert Row Icon.svg
Inserts a row between the active row and the row just above it. Interpolates the data from the two rows to create the data for the new row.
Delete Row Delete Row Icon.svg
Deletes the active row.

Number of rows

Increases or reduces the number of rows for the columns. Typically, this will automatically increase when pasting data into the table.
Import
This button allow reading in an xy series file.
Export
This button saving an xy series file.

The XY Series Plot

The window on the right side of the XY Series Editor is used to plot the curve corresponding to the xy values in the edit fields. As each value in the edit fields is edited, the corresponding point on the curve is adjusted instantaneously. Plot options are accessed by right-clicking on the plot.

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