Linearizing an X–Y data object

Use the linearize function to separate the Y-values of a previously saved X–Y data object (a collection of ordered pairs) into constant or linear components. The new X–Y data object produced by the linearize function contains exactly two points.

See Also
Using X–Y data operations

Context:

Figure 1 shows an example of an X–Y plot produced using the linearize function.

Figure 1. X–Y plot produced using both the constant and linear forms of the linearize function.

Note:

The X-values of the X–Y data object that you input to the linearize function must be equally spaced.

  1. Locate the Operate on XY Data dialog box.

    From the main menu bar, select ToolsXY DataCreate. Click Operate on XY data in the dialog box that appears; then click Continue. The Operate on XY Data dialog box appears.

  2. From the Operators listed, click either linearize(X, CONSTANT) or linearize(X, LINEAR) to apply linearization to create a constant Y term or to linearize the Y term, respectively.

    The linearize function appears in the expression window.

  3. From the XY Data choices, click the name of the X–Y data object on which to operate and click Add to Expression. You can choose from all X–Y data objects previously saved within this session (listed alphabetically in the XY Data field).

    The X–Y data object name appears within the linearize function parentheses in the expression window.

  4. To continue to build your expression, position the cursor in the expression window and type in or select the functions, operators, and X–Y data you want to include.
  5. To evaluate and display your expression, click Plot Expression.
  6. To save your new X–Y data object, click Save As and then provide a name in the dialog box that appears.

    Saving your data object makes it available for future operations within this session and for inclusion in X–Y plots containing multiple data objects.

  7. When you are finished, click Cancel to close the dialog box.