Align graphs using property nodes

Hi,
I am displaying data from 8 channels each on a seperate chart. I am using plot area and position property nodes to fix the size of each of these charts.
I need auto-scaling but because of this, the charts are not aligned properly.
Is there a way to fix the plot area and boundaries such that all the charts are aligned properly ?
Shiv

In LV6.1: Try to disable the chart property "Auto Adjust Scales" (located
in front panel menu).
In LV6.0.x: There is no possibility turn it off. :-(
Robert
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> Hi,
> I am displaying data from 8 channels each on a seperate chart. I am
> using plot area and position property nodes to fix the size of each of
> these charts.
> I need auto-scaling but because of this, the charts are not aligned
> properly.
> Is there a way to fix the plot area and boundaries such that all the
> charts are aligned properly ?
>
> Shiv
>

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