Why are vector values different in the graphics-area and Graph FB?

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Why are vector values different in the graphics-area and Graph FB?

In the graphics area, we evaluate the values exactly at the Master Machine Angle.

In a Graph FB we evaluate the values at each machine-step.  See Machine Settings dialog > Number-of-Steps.

The Master Machine Angle can be any angle from 0 to 360. which may not be equal to the angle of step in the machine-angle

The values that you can display in the graphics-area and plot with a Graph FB include:

Velocity vectors

Acceleration vectors

Force vectors

Torque vectors

Angle Motion-Dimension of a Rocker

Linear Motion-Dimension of a Slider

2D-Cam Radius of Curvature

2D-Cam Pressure Angle

2D-Cam Contact-Force

2D-Cam Contact-Stress

2D-Cam Sliding-Velocity