Using Time Graph Subwindows

This type of subwindow displays line charts of a set of selected parameters over time. When scanning a vehicle, these charts are drawn in real time. During playback of a log file, they display a time window surrounding the current time index of the playback.

Item

Description

1.

Current Parameter Values. When recording live data, this area displays the current values of the parameters being tracked. During playback, it shows the values at the current time index.

2.

Parameter Line Charts. Tracks the value of the displayed parameters over time.

￭ Click in the toolbar to zoom in and examine a shorter time frame in more detail.
￭ Click to zoom out and view parameters over a longer time frame.
￭ During playback of a log file, drag the slider on the timeline (Item 5) to move this viewport to a time you wish to examine.

3.

Time Index. During playback of a log file, this vertical bar indicates the current time index. All data displayed in the layout reflects the values at this moment, including:

￭ The specific parameter values in the column to the left.
￭ The readout of gauges in Gauge subwindows.

When playback is paused, you can examine the values at a specific moment by clicking anywhere on the line charts. The bar will move to the position clicked.

4.

Timeline. When playing back a log file, the timeline represents the total length of time captured in the log. Drag the slider to move to a different time index. Appears only when a log file is open.

See Adding a Time Graph for information on creating and configuring time graph subwindows.