Updating Grapher files and plots with new data

Update existing Grapher files and plots with new data. Maintaining accurate visualizations and leveraging existing projects is key in data analysis. This guide covers the new Template Grapher feature in development, updating your own datasets or Grapher sample projects, improving your workflow for efficient data integration.

Improve your productivity and bypass the time-consuming task of recreating graphs by adopting the best practices for integrating new data into your existing Grapher projects or when updating a Grapher example. From simple data replacements to more complex updates, understanding how to effectively update Grapher plots ensures your insights are always based on the most current information, regardless of the initial file source.

Templates

Improve your productivity and eliminate the time-consuming task of manually updating your graphs by adopting our new feature currently in active development Templates.  Instantly create professional layouts by loading local or Golden Gallery templates with your data. Save project layouts as templates to streamline new data input and team training for consistent results.

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Manually review and update your data

Find Linked Data Sources with Grapher's List Worksheet

Quickly identify all the data files connected to your current Grapher project using the 'List Worksheet' (Graph Tools | Worksheet | List) command. This is especially useful for complex projects with multiple data inputs, ensuring you know exactly where each file is located, which is crucial when you need to identify the underlying data in need of an update.

Keep Your Grapher Plots Updated with External Data Changes

When you've made changes to your source data file in another program like Excel, the 'Reload Data' (Data | Reload) command in Grapher provides a quick way to update your plots. This feature fetches the latest saved version of your data, ensuring your visualizations reflect the most current information.

Update Data Paths and Files with Grapher's Remap Worksheets

Update your Grapher visualizations with new, identically structured data files using the 'Remap Worksheets' (Graph Tools | Worksheet | Reload) command. For a quick update of all data sources within a new folder, utilize the 'Change parent folder for all' command, which modifies the path while preserving filenames. Alternatively, the 'Worksheets in use' table allows for precise remapping of individual worksheet references, giving you the ability to change the path, filename, or even the specific sheet in an Excel file. This efficient function saves you from the time-consuming task of recreating your work.

Streamline Plot Styling with Grapher's Copy and Paste Format

Achieve consistent visual styles across your Grapher plots effortlessly using the 'Copy Format' and 'Paste Format' (Home | Clipboard | Copy Format / Paste Format) commands. These convenient features allow you to quickly transfer the properties of one object, such as line styles, fills, symbols, and text

Troubleshooting: Plots Not Updating with Worksheet Changes

Grapher is designed to automatically update your plots when changes are made to the underlying worksheet data in the worksheet window. If you notice that your plots are not updating as you edit the data, please consult the Update Graphs When Worksheet Data Changes Within Grapher article for guidance on ensuring automatic synchronization.