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P2 Explorer version 4.9 is a minor release that redefines the Trending Tool technology and adds frequently requested enhancements to the trend.<\/p>\n
Explorer 4.9 also improves the performance of the Data Table and supports further enhancements to Shift Log. This version also addresses issues found in previous releases.<\/p>\n
In this release, the Trend has received a facelift with a fresh new look and usability enhancements, along with an upgrade to its underlying technology.<\/p>\n
You will notice several cosmetic changes and slight re-arrangements to the locations of controls.<\/p>\n
Notably, the ribbon has been replaced with a toolbar, reflecting a deliberate design change that will also be implemented in the rest of P2 Explorer in upcoming versions. Removing the ribbon means we can now provide more room for the content to shine.<\/p>\n
With the number of controls available in the trend, we have reconsidered their locations with respect to how the trend will be used. Axis controls are now placed along the axis to which they belong. You will now find controls such as Sample Method and Interval, Start Time and End Time, along the x-axis at the bottom of the graph.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n In the following images, you can see the differences between the old ribbon and the new toolbar:<\/p>\n In particular:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In the following image, you can see that the trend sampling controls have moved from above the graph to below the graph. As these controls affect the way the time appears along the x-axis, they are now placed where it makes more sense to have them, along the x-axis.<\/p>\n The Sample Method and Sample Interval are in the middle of the axis, the start time\/duration are on the left, and the end time\/now controls are on the right.<\/p>\n For the timebase controls on the left and right, only one start time option and one end time option can be selected \u2013 the selected option is highlighted light blue. The end time can either be now, or a fixed time; and the start time can either be a fixed time, or a duration from the end time.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n In the following images, you can see some slight changes to the layout of the trace table:<\/p>\n Aside from minor cosmetic changes:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The new \u2018Stacked\u2019 Y Axis mode allows you to have traces that are vertically separated along the y-axis, so they are easier to read.<\/p>\n Hairlines will traverse all the charts simultaneously, and you can add comments and time windows as you normally would.<\/p>\n To access this mode, click the Y Axis button in the toolbar and select \u2018Stacked\u2019.<\/p>\n You can also move the traces within the stacks by selecting the stack number in the Trace Table. The stacks are numbered from top to bottom, with 1 being the top stack.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n When you have a hairline on the trend, and change the time base, the graph will update around the hairline, and the hairline will be in the middle of the graph.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n In P2 Explorer 4.9, you can save additional tag metadata values directly from the trend itself, without having to open P2 Server Management.<\/p>\n A new Save Metadata<\/strong> button has been added to the Trend ribbon, replacing the \u2018Save Min\/Max\u2019 button. This will appear if you have edit privileges on one or more tags in the trend.<\/p>\n Clicking this button will save the tag metadata values for all tags and attribute values that are displayed in the trace table, for which you have privileges to save. This includes Min, Max, Units, and Description.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Cumulative functions for Sample Interval, Hour, and Day that were in Explorer 2.6, have now been added to this version of Explorer. To access these functions, click the fx<\/strong><\/em> icon in the Trace Table, next to the trace for which you want to apply the function.<\/p>\n The function is added as a new ad hoc calculation trace.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n In the Trace Table, you are now able to directly edit the name of a trace, without having to first delete it.<\/p>\n Simply double-click the \u201cpill\u201d, and then start typing. Matching valid names will appear in the autocomplete list, and you can one of these to replace the previous trace.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/oihelp.corporate.ifs.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image003-1.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nTrend Ribbon<\/h4>\n
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Trend Controls<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nTrace Table<\/h4>\n
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<\/a> \u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\nVertically Stacked Trends<\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a> \u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\nTrend Centering Around Hairline<\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nSaving Tag Metadata<\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nQuick Functions<\/h3>\n
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