Data Points and Errors
If you chose to scan also the error
points (see Scan Settings) the work flow looks slightly different:
- If scanning x-errors
- After storing the data point
(using the Space key) the horizontal part of the cross-hair disappears from the screen in
order to not obstruct the horizontal error bars. The original data point is marked by a green
marker so you always know what point is the current one. Follow exactly the instructions in the
status bar at the bottom of the main window. You will need to scan the left error bar first and
then the right one. Once both x-error bars are scanned, the horizontal line of the cross-hair is
displayed again, the cross-shaped marker disappears, and the data point including the x-errors
is displayed in the Data Table. If you have chosen to scan symmetric errors, the left and
right errors will be identical but are still listed twice in the data table. Note also that the cross-hair gets
positioned in its original position.
- If scanning y-errors
- After storing the data point the vertical part of the cross-hair disappears in order to not obstruct the vertical
error bars. The original data point is marked by a blue cross so you always know what point is the
current one. Follow exactly the instructions in the status bar at the bottom of the main window.
You need to scan the lower error bar first and then the upper one. Once both y-error bars are scanned,
the vertical line of the cross-hair is displayed again, the cross-shaped marker disappears, and the data
point including the y-errors is displayed in the Data Table. If you have chosen to scan symmetric
errors, the upper and lower errors will be identical but are still listed twice in the data table. Note also that the
cross-hair is positioned also in its original position.
- If scanning x- and y-errors
- You are asked to first scan the
x-error bars and then the y-error. Note that you cannot change any settings during this procedure.