How to Display Coordinates in 3D Graph while Moving Cursor

Updated Feb 23, 2023

Environment

Software

  • LabVIEW

How do I display the X,Y and Z coordinates of 3D graph while moving the cursor on the graph? 

Below steps will show you how to how to display the X,Y and Z coordinates of 3D graph while moving the cursor using 3D Scatter Graph.vi from NI Sample Program.
  1. Run the 3D Scatter Graph.vi.
  2. Right click on the graph and select 3D Plot Properties.
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  3. Select Cursor to set the cursor properties.
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  4. Click on the yellow icon at the Cursor List section to create new cursor on the graph.
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  5. At the Cursor General section, ensure to check mark the Enable and Visible properties.
  6. Set Lock style to Snap to Plot.
  7. Click OK to save the settings.
  8. Point the mouse cursor to the created cursor on the graph and move it around the graph to display the coordinates.