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Customizing the SOM Plot

 

Overview

The appearance of the SOM plot proximity-gradient map can be customized. The color gradient used in the background to indicate areas of similarity and several other characteristics can be changed. For complete details about the SOM plot, see Creating a SOM Plot.

 

Actions

1. Right-click on the proximity-gradient map to display a shortcut menu.

2. Select Customize. The SOM Properties dialog is displayed.

 

Parameter

Description

Similarity

The color gradient to use for the proximity-gradient map.

Show Cardinality Rings

Toggle on (checked) or off (unchecked) to show and hide the cardinality rings.

Ring Color

The color of the cardinality rings.

Show Nodes

Toggle on (checked) or off (unchecked) to show and hide the nodes on the map.

Node Color

The color of the nodes on the map.

Show Proximity Grid

Toggle on (checked) or off (unchecked) to show and hide the proximity grid.

Strong Connection

The color associated with high similarity in the proximity grid.

Weak Connection

The color associated with low similarity in the proximity grid.

Show Profile

Toggle on (checked) or off (unchecked) to show/hide the profile.

 

3. Set the parameters.

4. Click OK to apply the changes, or click Cancel to keep the previous plot settings.  

 

Related Topics:

Performing a SOM Experiment

Creating a SOM Plot

Resizing the SOM Plot