If you have a complex diffraction pattern with many overlapping peaks, it can be useful to show the individual peaks as an "overlay", above the diffraction profile.

To show or hide the peak overlay Show

Ensure you have selected the appropriate pattern(s), then do one of the following:

To change how the overlay is plotted: Show

Do the following:

  1. Select the pattern(s) to label.

  2. Use the Overlay controls in the Plot group of the Format Inspector to edit the overlay colour, line style, and line width.

Warning: Showing peak overlays will have a significant impact on plotting speed. You should only use the overlay for high-magnification work with a select few patterns.

See Also

Using peak tips

Labelling peaks