Lock Graph Builder Annotations in place

Chris_Rodrigues

In Graph Builder charts I frequently place text box annotations on top of the charts.  When I add more charts, change the scale, or resize anything, I notice the annotation moves around and resizes itself automatically to try to stay where it thinks I want it to be.  But I find that the annotation never ends up where I want it, so I have to go move it again manually anyway.  Also, when the annotation text box resizes itself, it sometimes shrinks to a tiny sliver.  The text is still visible, but it is impossible to click on it to resize it or delete it.

 

I think it would be a lot more user-friendly if these text boxes were less "smart".  I'd rather just lock it in place so it does not ever move or resize itself, and if I change something I will move it manually.  I could not find this option in the preferences.  Are there any configurable options for shapes and annotations?  Is there a way to lock them in place, or turn off the "smart resizing" features?

txnelson

You can easily add notations to your graph that will not move, by using the "Customize" capability.  

The notation was added interactively.  Below is the resulting script for the chart....

Note:  The Big Class sample data table was used for my example

Graph Builder(
	Variables( X( :weight ), Y( :height ) ),
	Elements( Points( X, Y, Legend( 3 ) ), Smoother( X, Y, Legend( 4 ) ) ),
	SendToReport(
		Dispatch(
			{},
			"weight",
			ScaleBox,
			{Min( 60 ), Max( 182.231404958678 ), Inc( 20 ), Minor Ticks( 0 )}
		),
		Dispatch(
			{},
			"height",
			ScaleBox,
			{Min( 50 ), Max( 75.140306122449 ), Inc( 5 ), Minor Ticks( 1 )}
		),
		Dispatch(
			{},
			"Graph Builder",
			FrameBox,
			{Add Graphics Script(
				2,
				Description( "Script" ),
				myList = {};
				Insert Into( myList, X Origin() + .2 * X Range() );
				Insert Into( myLIst, Y Origin() + .8 * Y Range() );
				Text( Center Justified, myList, "Here is a note" );
			), Grid Line Order( 1 ), Reference Line Order( 3 )}
		)
	)
);