Scatter Plot (Change how dots are connected)

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Scatter Plot (Change how dots are connected)

Hello,

I'd like to make a scatter plot where each dot represents some x-y value but the dots also have a temporal property so I want to draw a connecting line between the dots to show this. In theory this means the dot on the far left could be connected to one on the far right and then the connecting line reaches back to a dot in the middle of the chart.

Is there a way of controlling how the line connects the dots?

Any help appreciated.

Thanks,

Keith

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.4), Keynote 9

Posted on May 15, 2012 4:12 AM

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Answer 1

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bwfromspring hill

Level 4

1,493 points

May 15, 2012 12:04 PM in response to Keith Ó Dúlaigh

The only way I can think to do that would be to manually add line objects (shapes) between data points - draw a line and set its style then Option-Drag to clone the line to connect to the next pair of plotted points. You could even add arrowheads to give a sense of direction, if you think it might need that.

Before doing this, I suggest you lock down the chart (Arrange > Lock) so that you don't mistakenly move the chart while placing the connecting lines.

Good Luck.

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Answer 2

May 15, 2012 2:04 PM in response to bwfromspring hill

Thanks for the reply! I was doing something really stupid. Keynote actually has support for this already. But points for your creative solution!

All the best.

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