Numeric indicator label used to create plot legend

When I create a channel for data (numeric indicator) it carries along with it a name for the value. So for example if i am reading 8 temps, I name them temp #1, temp #2, etc. How can I have those names carry through into the plot legend? Thyey only show up as plot 0, plot 1, etc.
Does it matter if it is a chart or graph?

What makes you assume that some scalar indicator label information would flow upstream and somehow end up as plot labels?
All you need to do is write the desired plot names once at the start of the program, e.g. as in the attached modification.
You currently have duplicate control labels, so that's something you should fix.
Sorry, I don't have DAQmx installed, so I cannot help with the assitant. Still, maybe the attached can give you some ideas....
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RTD Bearing ComparisonMOD.vi ‏74 KB

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