Use a Prism Method to analyze and graph data based on a previous example

If you've already entered data onto an empty data table, it is too late to using cloning or templates -- at least without copy and pasting. But it is not too late to apply a method to your data. Effectively, this means telling Prism to analyze (and graph) the new table just like you already analyzed (and graphed) an existing one. This is called using a Method.

Method by example

To analyze your new table exactly like you have already analyzed another table in the same project:

1. Click the Analyze button.
2. Choose Method by Example in the upper left corner of the analyze dialog.
3. Select the table to use as an example.

Saved Methods

To apply a saved method.

1. Go to any data table in any project and press the Analyze button.
2. At the top of the Analyze Data dialog, choose Saved Method.
3. Choose a category and method to apply.
4. The new data will be analyzed and graphed according to your method. Note that you can choose to place a prefix before the sheet name of all graphs and analysis results generated by the method.

To save a Method.

1. Go to the data table, and from the File menu or Prism toolbar, select Save Special - Save Method.
2. Choose a category, or create a new one.
3. Then enter a new name for the Method file or choose to overwrite an existing Method.
4. Optionally, enter a description.