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How do I slow the plot of a curve?
Via a video for students, I want to capture the plot of a curve that displays the rate of change. How do I slow the plot of a curve?
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I don't think there is any way of controlling the rate at which the chart engine renders a dataset.
That leave you the option of generating partial datasets the control the data available for display. The Excel 365 TAKE function would truncate a previously calculated dataset for plotting purposes, with the number of points being set manually. Whether you can achieve what you require in terms of speed and smoothness is another matter. I do not know whether your chart is to animate over parts of a second or minutes.
Please explain in detail what you mean by "slow the plot".
- The plot display is almost instantaneous. For the student's benefit, it would be better if that took a few seconds ... starting at x = 0, then ending at x = max value of the plot.
- Have you considered building the chart in PowerPoint (uses Excel's charting engine) and then apply an animation to the chart? PowerPoint has options for animating by data series, element, etc.
