Re: how to fix axis scale for multiple line graphs

[Kersting, Nicole-2]

Hi,
 
I'm interested in comparing visually mean trajectories for different
subjects using line graphs.  Instead of having SPSS decide for each
chart the axis scale based on the respective data points I would like to
fix the axis scale for this particular set of charts.  I know I can
change the scale for each chart individually but I have about 120
subjects to compare and would like to automate this.
 
Many thanks in advance!
Nicki

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[ViAnn Beadle]

What SPSS command do you use to create your line graphs and what release of
SPSS are you running?

-----Original Message-----
From: SPSSX(r) Discussion [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of
Kersting, Nicole
Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 9:59 AM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: how to fix axis scale for multiple line graphs

Hi,

I'm interested in comparing visually mean trajectories for different
subjects using line graphs.  Instead of having SPSS decide for each
chart the axis scale based on the respective data points I would like to
fix the axis scale for this particular set of charts.  I know I can
change the scale for each chart individually but I have about 120
subjects to compare and would like to automate this.

Many thanks in advance!
Nicki

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[ViAnn Beadle]

Here's how to do it in a more recent version--this might work in 11 but I
really can't remember what was in that version.

1. Generate a chart once using the GRAPH command.
2. Edit that chart in the chart editor and set the axis values as you are
doing manually now. Be sure to turn off the Auto checkbox on the property
sheet.
3. Go to the chart editor menu and select File>Save Template.
4. Only check a check box related to the scale axis.
5. Save the template. Reference that template (full path and all) on the
GRAPH command.

The template should apply the axis changes to all charts created. I say
should because I have no way of testing that.

-----Original Message-----
From: Kersting, Nicole [mailto:[hidden email]]
Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 10:56 AM
To: ViAnn Beadle
Subject: RE: how to fix axis scale for multiple line graphs

Hi Viann,


SORT CASES BY tchxxx .
SPLIT FILE
  LAYERED BY tchxxx .
GRAPH
  /LINE(SIMPLE)=MEAN(gainmath) BY year
  /MISSING=REPORT.

Unfortunately it's a really old version ... 11.5

Thanks,
Nicki

-----Original Message-----
From: ViAnn Beadle [mailto:[hidden email]]
Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 9:38 AM
To: Kersting, Nicole; [hidden email]
Subject: RE: how to fix axis scale for multiple line graphs

What SPSS command do you use to create your line graphs and what release
of SPSS are you running?

-----Original Message-----
From: SPSSX(r) Discussion [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of
Kersting, Nicole
Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 9:59 AM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: how to fix axis scale for multiple line graphs

Hi,

I'm interested in comparing visually mean trajectories for different
subjects using line graphs.  Instead of having SPSS decide for each
chart the axis scale based on the respective data points I would like to
fix the axis scale for this particular set of charts.  I know I can
change the scale for each chart individually but I have about 120
subjects to compare and would like to automate this.

Many thanks in advance!
Nicki

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