Graphs in Origin Pro are designed to dynamically update when their underlying data changes. A primary method for updating your graph, especially when your data is sourced from an external connection or requires a specific re-import process, involves modifying and refreshing the data source.
Automatic Graph Updates via Data Re-import
Origin Pro facilitates automatic graph updates when changes are made to the source data and then re-imported. This method is particularly useful if your data is linked to external sources or requires a specific query to fetch the latest information.
Here’s a step-by-step process demonstrating how a graph can be auto-updated through data re-import, based on a common scenario:
- Initiate Data Modification: To update your graph with new data, you often start by accessing the data modification interface associated with your data source or import settings.
- Example: You might need to click the
Modify...button within your data connection or query dialogue.
- Example: You might need to click the
- Enter New Parameters: Input the updated information that will influence the data re-import. This could be a new filtering criterion, a different time range, or, as per the reference, a specific name to query.
- Example: Enter a new company name, such as
Riding Cycles, to update the dataset.
- Example: Enter a new company name, such as
- Confirm and Re-import Data: After specifying the new parameters, confirm your changes. This action triggers Origin Pro to re-import the data based on your modifications.
- Action: Click
OKto finalize the changes and initiate the re-import. - Result: The data will be reimported into
sheet1ofBook1(or your respective worksheet that the graph is linked to).
- Action: Click
- Graph Auto-Update: As soon as the data is successfully re-imported and updated in the worksheet, the graph will be auto updated to instantly reflect these new changes. This ensures your visualizations are always synchronized with the most current data.
- Practical Insight: This process is fundamental for maintaining dynamic reports and analyses where the source data frequently changes, ensuring your visual representations are always accurate.
General Principles of Graph Updating in Origin Pro
Beyond explicit re-import steps, Origin Pro graphs are typically dynamic and will update automatically in other common scenarios:
- Direct Worksheet Edits: If you manually modify cell values within the worksheet that your graph is plotted from, the graph will usually update instantly to reflect these changes.
- Adding or Removing Data: When you add new rows of data or remove existing ones within the plotted range in your worksheet, the graph will automatically adjust its display accordingly.
- Recalculation: If your worksheet contains calculated columns that depend on other data, and that underlying data changes, the calculated columns (and subsequently the graph) will update automatically.
By understanding these mechanisms, you can ensure your Origin Pro graphs always display accurate and up-to-date information without needing to manually refresh them in most cases.
