: Supports "Plot Live" capabilities where charts update in real-time as studies execute, and these can even be embedded directly onto the Single-Line Diagram (SLD) .
Once the simulation completes, click the icon on the study toolbar (often represented by a small graph icon). This action initializes the Plot Manager interface. Step 3: Select Devices and Variables The interface is split into a logical hierarchy:
Closing ETAP’s Plot Manager helps turn raw simulation data into clear, actionable visuals—speeding analysis, improving collaboration, and producing professional reports. Invest time in templates and consistent organization to save effort on repeated studies. etap plot manager
Transforming standard software plots into professional documentation requires attention to formatting and clarity. Standardize the Visual Hierarchy
Experienced power system engineers utilize several best practices to shave hours off their documentation workflows: : Supports "Plot Live" capabilities where charts update
It specifically enhances specialized studies, such as generating synchronous generator capability curves and fuel cost profiles, or plotting transformer inrush curves alongside RMS curves during transient events. Seamless Exporting:
When running complex studies like transient stability or industrial motor starting, ETAP calculates variables across hundreds of time steps. Visualizing how voltage, current, torque, and frequency change over time requires plotting. Step 3: Select Devices and Variables The interface
Within the ETAP ecosystem, the Plot Manager functions alongside two specialized advanced modules: PlotView™ PlotAnalyzer™
Zooming into a specific time frame on one plot automatically aligns all other active plots to the same window.