The Plot Activity button

The Plot Activity button is located on the bottom right-hand corner of the plot window.  

 

 

Possible states are:

 

State:

Description:

No connection exists with a data source.  No updates will occur.

A connection exists with the chosen data source, but the plot is Off-Scan (paused).  No updates will occur.

A connection exists with the chosen data source and the active plot is On-Scan.  Updates will occur at the appropriate refresh rate.

A connection exists with the chosen data source, the plot is On-Scan and an update is in progress.

 

Tip:  By double clicking on the Plot Activity button, the user can change the state of the plot.

Note:  If the plot is Off-Scan, switching the plot On-Scan will automatically fetch the most recent data for the items being trended.