Graph View & Workspaces
Graph View is the core time-domain analysis surface. Use it to inspect gyro, PID, setpoint, throttle, motor, and other logged fields across the full file or a selected time window.
Build a focused graph layout
Start by opening Graph Setup and selecting only the fields that answer your current question. A small, focused set of traces is easier to read than a dashboard full of unrelated signals.
- Choose fields that belong to the same hypothesis, such as gyro vs setpoint or throttle vs motor output
- Apply smoothing carefully; it can improve readability but may hide short transients
- Use the same field group repeatedly when comparing flights
Workspace slots
UAV Desk provides ten workspace slots for saved graph configurations. Each slot stores your current field selection and layout choices in browser storage, so you can return to a known setup quickly.
- Use one slot for noise or resonance reviews
- Use another slot for RC input and control tracking
- Remember that local workspace data can disappear if browser storage is cleared
Craft and sticks views
The craft view helps you understand motor behavior in context, while the sticks view shows RC input. Together, they make it easier to see whether an event was pilot-driven, tune-driven, or triggered by hardware vibration.
Interpreting traces
Use Graph View to identify the exact region you want to analyze further. Once you find it, set IN and OUT markers and move to Spectrum Analysis for frequency-domain confirmation.
Tip: Do not compare graphs from different flights unless the displayed fields, smoothing, and time ranges are equivalent. Otherwise, the visual difference can be misleading.
Ready to save your first repeatable layout? Open Log Analyzer and build a workspace before moving on.