Fixing Incorrectly Spaced Dashed Lines in EPS Format Export

Problem: When I export an image of my dashed XY plot as a .EPS file, the dash spacing is altered and irregular. Detailed Example Case: When I export the plot to eps file and open it, the patterns of the dashed and dash-dotted lines are inaccurate. The pattern interval is not uniform and sometimes the dot in the dash-dotted line vanishes. These are highlighted in red: Plot before exporting (correct […]

» Read More


Line breaks in the line legend

Problem: How can I add line breaks into the line legend labels? Solution: If you define the line mapping name as the variable or zone name, add \n to the variable or zone name (defined in Data > Data Set Info) at the desired location of the line break.  If you are using a static Map Name defined directly in the Mapping Style dialog, add \\n  at the desired location of the line […]

» Read More


Average of XY Mapping

Problem: In my XY Line plot, I want to show a line for the average value of one of the XY Mappings. Solution: You can have Tecplot calculate and plot the average for a line mapping: In the Mapping Style dialog Copy the line mapping and make sure the copy is shown. On the Curves page, set the Curve Fit for the new mapping to the General Curve Fit (One […]

» Read More