Instead of the basic "run → view plot" cycle, a deep user does this:

1. Core Identity: What Plot Manager Really Is

Duplicate the plot definitions, point them to a different .rps file (e.g., Results_BaseCase.rps vs Results_WithSVC.rps ). Use the Overlay function to show both curves on one axes.

Plot Manager operates on a strict hierarchy:

From the ETAP Automation API (via Python or VBA), you can control Plot Manager without opening the interface. Example pseudo-code: