1.65 FAQ-187 How can I create a heatmap?

create-heat-map

Last Update: 3/4/2020

Origin ships with 3 Heatmap templates: Heatmaps, Heatmaps with Labels and Split Heatmaps. All types can be constructed with XY or XYZ worksheet data; from a virtual matrix; or from a matrix of Z values. Some data structures may work better with a given heatmap template. Consult the links above for more information.

1. To create a heatmap, activate the matrixsheet or select the required data in the worksheet.
2. From the menu, choose Plot > Contour: Heatmap, Heatmap with Labels or Split Heatmap.

More resources:

• Learning Center: While running Origin, press F11 and search All Plot Types for Heatmap.
• Tutorial: Create Heatmap with Virtual Matrix and Colormap Bar Plot
• Blog Post: Heatmap with Labels

Keywords:heatmap, contour, virtual matrix, split heatmap