Graph between cursors

Hi,
I have a problem with cursors.
I have a waveform graph with some signal and two cursors. (annex 1)
I would like to see a signal which is between the two cursors on the second waveform graph.
Thank you for your help
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Hi,
Does the attached help?
Don't forget to turn off "Autoscale X" for the 2nd graph and you may want have a seperate 'condition' if cursor 2 is at a lower value than cursor 1.
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Waveform_Adjust_Scale.vi ‏15 KB

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