To graph vital signs:

1. Set date parameters to filter the view of a patient's vital sign readings or check the "Show All" box to display every vital sign reading that is in his/her chart.
2. Place a check in the box next to the readings that he/she wishes to see displayed as a graph.
3. SOAPware will automatically display a graphical representation of the selected vital signs in the top area of the Vital Signs section of the patient chart.

*Note: Users must select a reading with multiple reading dates in order to view a graph of the selected vital sign(s).

If several vital signs are selected, the graph may become difficult to read. If this occurs, expand SOAPware to a larger display size by clicking the "maximize" button in the top right of the SOAPware window.

1. Hovering over any part of a particular line on the graph will bring the entire line forward and fade the others into the background. This allows the user to easily view the graph for a particular vital sign, without having to de-select the other graphed readings.
2. To display the values of a single point on the graph, the user needs to hover the mouse cursor over the point to view. The item, date, time, and value will be displayed.
3. Another method of viewing a single line at a time is to hover the mouse cursor over the legend entry for that particular reading. The legend appears directly below the graph in the graph area of the vital signs section.

To print the currently graphed vital signs, Click the Print Graph Button (or press Control + Alt + P).

A print dialog box will be displayed, allowing the user to select the printer and printing properties for the graph. Once the user has chosen these, Click OK. The graph will be printed to the printer the user has chosen.

A user has the option of changing the view of the graph within vital signs, depending on what filter options have been specified (whether that be a start and end date set, or the "Show All" box checked to show all the vital sign readings for a patient).