Multiple Graphs Overview
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You can control the way multiple graphs are displayed when they are created from a single graph dialog box.

First, decide how the multiple graphs will be achieved:

·    Use the  Multiple Variables tab when you have entered multiple variables (or multiple pairs of variables, in the case of a scatterplot) in a single graph dialog box.

·    Use the By Variables tab when using a categorical variable to divide graph variables into separate graphs.

After choosing the way you will create the multiple graphs, decide how to display the resulting graphs:

·    Overlay the graphs in the same data region.

·    Place the graphs in separate areas of the same graph window.

·    Place the graphs in separate graph windows.

All the options above are illustrated below. After creating the graphs you can:

·    Edit paneling characteristics and the By Variables used to separate the graphs into panels.

·    Make a similar graph using different graph variables or By variables.

·    Display different types of graphs on the same page with layout tool.

·    Alter attribute assignments for groups and overlaid graphs.

Multiple Variables Options

If you have entered two pairs of graphing variables in a scatterplot dialog box, you can choose to display the resulting graphs one of three ways:

On Separate Graphs

In Separate Panels

Overlaid

By Variables Options

If you have entered one pair of graphing variables in a scatterplot dialog box and want to use a categorical By variable, you can choose to display the resulting graphs one of two ways:

In Separate Panels

In Separate Graphs

Note

You cannot create multiple matrix plots, marginal plots, stem-and-leaf plots, contour plots, or 3-D plots.