The ternary plot provides four different interaction modes to help you explore and analyze your data. Each mode serves a specific purpose and can be toggled using the toolbar above the plot.
Each mode can be deactivated by selecting "Off" in the interaction mode toolbar or pressing the Esc key.
This mode helps you precisely read compositions at any point in the plot. As you move your cursor over the plot, you'll see:
- Red dashed lines showing the composition values for each component
- A tooltip displaying the exact numerical values
- Press once to lock the current position (useful for taking measurements or screenshots)
- Press again to unlock and continue explor3ing
- Use the copy button in the tooltip to copy the composition values to your clipboard
This mode helps you explore and identify specific data points in your plot:
- Hover over any region to highlight the nearest data point
- See the point's title and composition values via dashed guide lines
- Press once to lock the selection on a point
- Press again to unlock the selection
- Use the copy button to copy the point's composition values
- Particularly useful when points are densely packed or when you need precise readings
This mode allows you to create new lines by connecting existing points:
- Hover over points to see their compositions
- Click points in sequence to add them to your line
- Click a point again to remove it from the line
- Hold the mouse button down longer on the last point to finish the line
- The new line will appear in the lines table with default styling
- Lines are automatically drawn with linear interpolation between points
Similar to the line mode, but creates filled areas instead:
- Works exactly like the Add Line mode for point selection
- Creates a closed shape that fills the area between selected points
- Hold the mouse button down longer on the last point to complete the area
- The new area will appear in the areas table with default styling
- Useful for marking regions of interest or composition ranges