Adding a Custom Point Annotation

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

Select the Cartesian surface graph where you want to read the point.
  1. On the Surface context tab, on the Measure tab, on the Custom annotations group, click the  Point icon. From the drop-down list, select  Specify independent axis value.


    Figure 1. The Configure annotation dialog.
  2. In the Horizontal position field, specify a value on the horizontal axis.
  3. In the Vertical position field, specify a value on the horizontal axis.
  4. Specify the text displayed in the annotation.
    • To specify text, clear the Auto text check box. In the Text field, enter the custom text.
    • To add text containing the X value and Y axis, select the Auto text check box.
  5. Click Create to add the annotation and to close the dialog.