# Dials

A dial can be created in the graph editor for displaying a single scalar value. The hand of the dial rotates clockwise as its value gets bigger. By selecting the dial and using the “Edit/Properties” option you can change its various attributes shown below.

Library Name – The name of the object within the current graphics library.

Title – Text of title displayed on bottom.

Mininum, Maximum – Define the range of values shown by the dial.

Interval – Distance between tic marks around the face.

Num interval – Distance between numbers around the face.

Scale factor – Factor multiplied by value before being displayed in the dial.

Show border – A square background can be shown under the dial face and title.

See Also

Selecting, Moving, and Resizing the Graph

Style, and Color Palettes for the Graph Editor