Using JMP - SAS

290 JMP Platforms Chapter 9
Alter Plot and Chart Appearances
Scroll and Scale Axes
The hand tool (also known as the grabber tool) ( ) provides a way to change the axes and view of a plot:
• On a y-axis, dragging scrolls the y-axis; dragging or scales the y-axis.
• On an x-axis, dragging scrolls the x-axis; or scales the x-axis.
You can also right-click in a plot or graph, and select Size/Scale (or Graph > Size/Scale). Choose one of
the following options:
• To adjust the scale of the X axis, select X Axis.
• To adjust the scale of the Y axis, select Y Axis or Right Y Axis.
• For details about the Frame Size option, see “Specify Size in Pixels” on page 288.
• Select Size to Isometric when the x- and y-axes are measured in the same units and you want distances
on the graph to be represented accurately regardless of direction.
Customize Axes and Axis Labels
Double-click a numeric axis to customize it using the Axis Specification window. Or, right-click the axis area
and select Axis Settings to access the window.
Customization features in the window depend on the data type of the axis and the specific platform JMP
uses to create the plot or chart. Figure 9.20 shows a typical Axis Specification window for numeric axes.
Figure 9.20 The Axis Specification Window for a Numeric Axis
The following sections describe how to use the axis specification window and what tasks you can accomplish
with it.