Negative scale on a Y log scale waveform graph.

I have a problem with my waveform graph : I would like to set Y negative scale in a logarithmic mode. How can I do that? It seems to be impossible (always set to '0' if a set negative value)! What is the problem ?
Thank's in advance.

Hi,
no problem,
see attached file.
Regards
Mike
GAP wrote:
> I have a problem with my waveform graph : I would like to set Y
> negative scale in a logarithmic mode. How can I do that? It seems to
> be impossible (always set to '0' if a set negative value)! What is the
> problem ?
> Thank's in advance.
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NegativeData.vi ‏27 KB

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