Types of graph view > Formatting data
Graph Type
Depending on the kind of curve(s) contained in the graph, you can select the types of graph from among those that are compatible. When you right-click a graph and select Type a contextual menu allows you to apply a pre-set display.
XY curve
| Pre-set selection | Description |
|---|---|
| 2D Line (bold line) | Sets the display as a 2D line. The points are connected through lines without symbol. |
| 2D Line (symbols) | Sets the display as a 2D line with only rounded symbols. The points are not connected. |
| 2D Line (line and symbols, symbols, bold line) | Sets the display as a 2D line with rounded symbols. The points are connected through lines. |
| 2D Line (x log) | Sets logarithm scales for the X-axis. |
| 2D Line (y log) | Sets logarithm scales for the Y-axis. |
| 2D Line (xy log) | Sets logarithm scales for both X- and Y-axis. |
| 2D Density | Sets the display as distribution of simulation points. The density is represented through a size ratio. |
| 2D Density (colorscale) | Sets the display as distribution of simulation points. The density is represented through a colorscale. |
Figure 85: 2D curve graph types
M1D and XYZ curves
| Pre-set selection | Description |
|---|---|
| 2D Colormap | Sets the display as a colormap plot with current colorscale on the XY plane. The colorscale is based on the Z values. |
| 2D Colormap (with isolines) | Sets the display as a colormap plot with current colorscale on the XY plane. The isolines in black are added. The colorscale is based on the Z values. |
| 2D Colormap (with label, with isolines) | Sets the display as a colormap plot with current colorscale on the XY plane. The isolines in black and their corresponding values as labels are added. The colorscale is based on the Z values. |
| 2D Colormap (with label, with isolines, without colormap) | Sets the display as a colormap with only the isolines on the XY plane. The values of the isolines are added as labels. The isolines use the current colorscale. |
| 2D Multi-lines (only with M1D curve) | Sets the display as multiple lines on the XZ plane. The colorscale is based on the Y values. |
| 2D Bubble (size) | Sets the display as bubbles on the XY plane. The Z values are represented through a size ratio. |
| 2D Bubble (color) | Sets the display as bubbles on the XY plane. The Z values are represented through a colorscale. |
| 3D Waterfall (only with M1D curve) | Sets the display as multiple lines in a 3D view. The colorscale is based on the Z values. |
| 3D Line 3D (only with XYZ curve) | Sets the display as one 3D line that connects the points defined by the triplet {X, Y, Z}. The colorscale is based on the Z values. |
| 3D Line 3D (symbols) (only with XYZ curve) | Sets the display as one 3D line with only rounded symbols. The points are not connected. |
| 3D Surface | Sets the display as a surface in a 3D view. The colorscale is based on the Z values. |
| 3D Surface (with label, with isolines) | Sets the display as a surface in a 3D view. The isolines in black and their corresponding values as labels are added. The colorscale is based on the Z values. |
| 3D Mesh | Sets the display as a mesh in a 3D view. The colorscale is based on the Z values. |
| 3D Mesh (symbols) | Sets the display as a mesh in a 3D view with only rounded symbols. The edges of the mesh are not displayed, only the nodes. |
Figure 86: M1D curve graph types
Y animated
| Pre-set selection | Description |
|---|---|
| 2D Discrete Bar | Sets the display as a vertical bar chart. The bars are located according to the index on the X-axis. If bars refer to the same index, they are set side by side. |
| 2D Discrete Bar (with label) | Sets the display as a vertical bar chart. The bars are located according to the index on the X-axis. The Y values are added as labels inside the bars. If bars refer to the same index, they are set side by side. |
| 2D stacked bar Bar | Sets the display as a vertical bar chart. The bars are located according to the index on the X-axis. If bars refer to the same index, they are stacked vertically. |
| 2D stacked bar Bar (with label) | Sets the display as a vertical bar chart. The bars are located to the according index on the X-axis. The Y values are added as labels inside the bars. If bars refer to the same index, they are stacked vertically. |
| 2D stacked bar Bar (normalized) | Sets the display as a vertical bar chart. The bars are located according to the index on the X-axis. If bars refer to the same index, they are stacked vertically. The Y values are normalized so that the total height of each bar is set to 100% |
| 2D stacked bar Bar (normalized, with label) | Sets the display as a vertical bar chart. The bars are located according to the index on the X-axis. The Y values are added as labels inside the bars. If bars refer to the same index, they are stacked vertically. The Y values are normalized so that the total height of each bar is set to 100% |
| 2D discrete Bar (horizontal) | Sets the display as a horizontal bar chart. The bars are located according to the index on the Y-axis. If bars refer to the same index, they are set side by side. |
| 2D discrete Bar (horizontal, with label) | Sets the display as a horizontal bar chart. The bars are located according to the index on the Y-axis. The X values are added as labels inside the bars. If bars refer to the same index, they are set side by side. |
| 2D stacked bar Bar (horizontal) | Sets the display as a horizontal bar chart. The bars are located according to the index on the Y-axis. If bars refer to the same index, they are stacked horizontally. |
| 2D stacked bar Bar (horizontal, with label) | Sets the display as a horizontal bar chart. The bars are located according to the index on the Y-axis. The X values are added as labels inside the bars. If bars refer to the same index, they are stacked horizontally. |
| 2D stacked bar Bar (horizontal, normalized) | Sets the display as a horizontal bar chart. The bar are located to the according index on the Y-axis. If bars refer to the same index, they are stacked horizontally. The X values are normalized so that the total length of each bar is set to 100% |
| 2D stacked bar Bar (horizontal, normalized, with label) | Sets the display as a horizontal bar chart. The bars are located according to the index on the Y-axis. The X values are added as labels inside the bars. If bars refer to the same index, they are stacked horizontally. The X values are normalized so that the total height of each bar is set to 100% |
| 2D discrete Line | Sets the display as a 2D line that connects the points defined by the Y values and the index on the X axis. |
| 2D discrete Line (horizontal) | Sets the display as a 2D line that connects the points defined by the X values and the index on the Y axis. |
| 2D parallel coordinates Line | Sets the display as a 2D line that connects the points defined by the Y values. A vertical axis for each index is added. |
| 2D parallel coordinates Line (horizontal) | Sets the display as a 2D line that connects the points defined by the X values. A horizontal axis for each index is added. |
| 2D spider chart Line | Sets the display as a 2D line that connects the points defined the Y values. A radial axis for each index is added. |
| 2D spider chart Area | Sets the display as a 2D line that connects the points defined by the Y values. A radial axis for each index is added. The area that is delimited by the line is filled by a color. |
| Circular Pie chart | Sets the display as a Pie chart on a 2D view. Each slice represents a Y value. An exploded ratio is set. |
| Circular Pie chart (3D) | Sets the display as a Pie chart on a 3D view. Each slice represents a Y value. An exploded ratio is set. |
Figure 87: Y animated curve graph types
Source: https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/doc/254352342/PL20250521841123434.amesim_collection.Plotting/xid1917847 · retrieved 2026-07-17