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Histogram Chart

Histogram charts are used to visualize the distribution of measurement data.

Histogram Chart

Settings

Setting Description
Label The title to display on the chart.
Script ID Identifies how this chart is referenced in Dashboard Scripts.
Split By Controls how the data is split into multiple charts. One chart will be drawn for each unique grouping. If Characteristic is in the list, then Short Run will never be performed.
Show Specs Whether to show the specification lines.

Visuals

Bars

Histogram chart bars, drawn in blue, represent the count of data points where the sample mean falls within the range covered by that bar.

A histogram chart with one of the bars hovered.

Probability Curve

The probability curve is drawn in black, and is used to give a general idea of the shape of the distribution. The type of distribution may be determined by viewing the Distribution stat.

Specification Lines

Specification lines are drawn vertically in light blue, using the dashdot pattern. Specification lines are only drawn if Show Specs is checked and specifications have been set on the Characteristic.

A histogram chart with one of the spec lines hovered.

Customization

Histogram charts may be customized in various ways with scripting. Some common customizations of Histogram charts include:

  • Modifying bar colors.
  • Adding additional lines.
  • Adding additional data sets.

An image with a histogram chart that has custom colors.

Download

Charts may be saved as an image for offline use by clicking the Download button. If multiple charts have been drawn, they may be downloaded individually using the dropdown menu.

Download Button

Insights

SPC Charts may automatically provide additional Insights into your data.

Insights Button

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