Curve Not Displayed in DIAdem 2D Axis System

Updated Nov 28, 2025

Reported In

Software

  • DIAdem

Issue Details

When plotting data in DIAdem using a 2D axis system, you might encounter a situation where the curve does not appear even though the dataset has been loaded successfully. This issue usually arises when the data format does not meet DIAdem’s visualization requirements. For instance, if the channel is stored in an incompatible time format, the curve cannot be displayed as expected. Below is an example of a time format that prevents the curve from being loaded:

Solution

DIAdem requires the data used for plotting to be in numeric or time format. If the data is in a different format (e.g., text or string), the curve will not display on the axis system.

To resolve this issue:

  1. Verify the data type of the channel you are plotting.
  2. Convert the channel data to numeric or time format:
    • Use DIAdem’s Channel Calculation or Data Portal tools to change the data type.
    • Ensure that X-axis and Y-axis channels are properly formatted.
  3. Refresh the 2D axis system after conversion.
  4. Example of correct Time Format:

Additional Information

  • This issue is commonly encountered when importing data from external sources where channel types are not explicitly defined.