Adding a Custom Point Annotation

Add a custom point annotation to read the value and highlight a point of interest on the graph.

Select the trace where you want to read the point.
  1. Add a single point annotation to indicate the global maximum of the selected trace.
    1. On the Cartesian context tab, on the Measure tab, on the Custom annotations group, click the  Points icon. From the drop-down list, click  Global maximum.
    An annotation is added to the trace to highlight the maximum value. The annotation updates if the data changes.
  2. Add a custom single point annotation to indicate the first local minimum to the left (relative to the global maximum).
    1. On the Cartesian context tab, on the Measure tab, on the Custom annotations group, click the  Points icon. From the drop-down list, click  Other.


    Figure 1. The Configure annotation dialog.
    1. In the Definition field, from the drop-down list, select First local maximum to the left.
    2. Under Relative to, click Global maximum.
    3. [Optional] Under Text, clear the Auto text check box and add the text you want displayed in the annotation.
  3. Click Create to create the annotation and to close the dialog.