Example of using custom start times
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Suppose you want to see how the depth of a reservoir fluctuates over time. You collect measurements every other month for 16 months, starting in January of 1999. Create a time series plot with custom start times.

1    Open the worksheet EXH_GRPH.MTW.

2    Choose Graph > Time Series Plot.

3    Choose Simple, then click OK.

4    In Series, enter Depth.

5    Click Time/Scale.

6    Under Time Scale, choose Calendar, then choose Month Year.

7    Under Start Values, choose One set for all variables.

8    Under Month, type 1. Under Year, type 1999.

9    In Data Increment, type 2. Click OK in each dialog box.

Graph window output

Interpreting the results

The time series plot shows data points for every other month, starting with January 1999.