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Functions of the Graphic in Interactive Planning ............................................................. 6

Business Graphics in Interactive Planning ................................................................... 6

Chart Engine in Interactive Planning ......................................................................... 10

Chart Types in Interactive Planning Using the Chart Engine .................................. 12

Working with the Chart Designer ........................................................................... 12

Additional Functions in the Graphic in Interactive Planning ........................................ 14



Functions of the Graphic in Interactive Planning

In the Demand Planning (DP) and Supply Network Planning (SNP) interactive planningdesktop, the following technologies are available to display and edit graphics:

? SAP Business Graphics

For more information about the general description of SAP Business Graphics, seeBusiness Graphics.

For more information about the interactive planning-relevant settings, see BusinessGraphics in Interactive Planning.

? Chart Engine

For more information, see Chart Engine.

For more information about the interactive planning-relevant settings, see ChartEngine in Interactive Planning.

You can specify which of the technologies you want to use by setting the relevant userparameter in the menu bar, under System User Profile Own Data . On theParameters tab page, you can enter the following values:

? /SAPAPO/SDP_CHART_V

This parameter controls which technology the system uses to produce the chart ininteractive planning. If the value of the user parameter is CHART, the system usesSAP Business Graphics to produce the chart in interactive planning. If you do notmaintain a value, or use any other value, the system produces the chart using theChart Engine in interactive planning.

? /SAPAPO/FCST_CHART

This parameter controls which technology the system uses to produce the chart in theforecasting views of interactive planning. If the value of the user parameter is CHART,the system uses SAP Business Graphics to produce the chart in the forecastingviews of interactive planning. If you do not maintain a value, or use any other value,the system produces the chart using the Chart Engine in the forecasting view ofinteractive planning.

You can change the visibility of a chart in interactive planning through the layout of the dataview. To customize the data view, on the SAP Easy Access screen, choose AdvancedPlanning and Optimization Demand Planning Environment Current Settings DefinePlanning Book , and enter a specific data view, or start interactive planning and switch todesign mode.

Business Graphics in Interactive Planning

When you use SAP Business Graphics in interactive planning, the graphical display dependson the following factors:



? It is user-specific.

? It is planning book-specific.

? It is data view-specific.

? It can be used in any of the standard views (statistical forecast, MLR, or composite).

Click a graphical element with the alternate mouse button to pull down a context menu withfunctions for that element. There are context menus for the following:

? Plotting area

? Gridlines

? x axis

? y axis

The y axis comes preformatted, but you change it.

? Data lines

If you have selected a data line, its start, and end points are marked.

To save the design of the graphic, choose Save graphic setting from the table toolbar beforeyou save the data.

Note

Do not change the chart type. The default chart type is Scatter.

End of the note.

Business graphics is a general SAP Basis function. For more information, see UserDocumentation.

ActivitiesThe following activities are relevant if you use SAP Business Graphics.

Toggling between the Graphic and the TableQ: How can I toggle between the table and the graphic?

A: Choose either Graphic or Table.

Displaying both the Graphic and the TableQ: How can I switch from displaying either the table or the graphic, to displaying both?

A: Choose Graphic from the table's context menu (to display this menu, alternate mouse clickthe top left cell of the table).

Saving Personalized Graphic SettingsQ: When I customize the time axis my customizing changes are not saved. Why not?

A: Customizing changes made interactively are not saved automatically. To save them,choose Save Graphic Settings before you save the data.



ScrollingQ: Is the table at the top of the screen automatically synchronized with the graphic below ? If Iscroll to earlier or later periods in the table, does the graphic automatically get scrolled aswell?

A: No, there is no automatic synchronization. To scroll the graphic with the table, chooseSynchronize table/ menu from the table's context menu (to display this menu, alternatemouse click the top left cell of the table).

Changing Line ThicknessQ: How can I change the thickness of a line?

A: Carry out the following steps:

1. Alternate mouse click the line.

2. Choose Format data series.

3. In the dialog box, choose the required line thickness in the Style field.

Changing the Background Color of the Historical HorizonQ: How can I change the background color of the historical horizon?


1. Alternate mouse click the vertical line dividing the historical period and the forecastperiod.

2. Choose Format Value Range....

3. Choose Pattern.

4. Choose the required color from the Color field in the Fill box.

Changing the Time AxisQ: How can I change the time axis?


1. Alternate click the time axis below the graphic.

2. Choose Format axis.

3. On the Scale tab page, deselect the Width of a day checkbox, if it is not alreadydeselected.

4. Specify the width of a day manually.

5. (Re)select the Width of a day checkbox.

6. Choose OK.

Q: How can I display all the values for the time axis on a single screen (without a scroll bar)?


1. Alternate mouse click the time axis below the graphic.




3. On the Scale tab page, select the checkbox to the left of Width of a day. Alternatively,change the major and the minor units.

Q: Can I change the x axis formatting by changing the time scale type?

A: No. Leave Time as the value axis scale type.

Changing the Values of Points InteractivelyQ: How can I change the value of a point in the graphic interactively?


1. Click the line for which you want to change a value.

The points on the line are marked with a black box.

2. Click the point whose value you want to change.

3. Change the value of the point by dragging it to the required position.

Information about the current date and time as well as the key figure value at thatpoint appears in a small box.

Note: Not all values can be changed interactively. You cannot change values inDisplay mode or for an Output only row.

Using the LegendQ: Are changes to the legend settings saved automatically?

A: Only if you save the graphical settings by clicking before saving the data.

The default setting for the legend is Show on demand. That means that for the legend isdisplayed to the right of the graphic and when you choose the icon denoting the legend, thelegend is displayed.

Q: How can I get the legend to display automatically?


1. Alternate mouse click the plotting area.

2. Choose Chart Options.

3. On the Legend tab page, click the desired legend type.

4. Deselect Show on demand.

5. Choose OK.

Q: How can I print the legend?


1. Alternate mouse click the plotting area.

2. Choose Chart Options.

3. Choose Legend.

4. Deselect Show on demand.

5. Select a legend and choose OK.



6. Click the graphic with the alternate mouse button.

7. Choose Print preview to see how the graphic looks when printed.

8. Click the graphic with the alternate mouse button.

9. Choose Print.

Changing the Range of Values Displayed on the Y AxisQ: How can I specify the maximum and minimum values on the y axis so that I can include allthe values that interest me in the range of values displayed?


1. Alternate mouse click the y axis.


3. On the Scale tab page, deselect the checkboxes to the right of the labels Maximumand Minimum.

4. Enter the required range of values in the fields to the right of these labels.

5. Choose OK.

Chart Engine in Interactive Planning

The Chart Engine is a C++ library used to generate business graphics. The Chart Engine isintegrated in the Demand Planning (DP) and Supply Network Planning (SNP) interactiveplanning desktop. However, some of the standard features that the Chart Engine offers areavailable only in limited form in DP and SNP interactive planning. This documentationdescribes the limitations that interactive planning has, as compared with standard ChartEngine functions.

For more information about the standard Chart Engine features, see Chart Engine.

FeaturesChart DesignerThe SAP Chart Designer is a tool for generating customizing settings (for example, colors andshading) for business graphics. The Chart Designer can be used in conjunction with the ChartEngine in the context of the Internet Graphics Service. You use it to specify customizingsettings, for example specifying chart types and colors. For more information about workingwith the Chart Designer in interactive planning, see Working with the Chart Designer.

Chart Types Available in Interactive PlanningFor more information about the chart types available in interactive planning, see Chart Typesin Interactive Planning Using the Chart Engine.

Defining Chart PropertiesDefining chart properties in interactive planning differs from the standard Chart Enginefunction in that in interactive planning it is not possible to use the wizard to modify the chart.For more information, see Defining Chart Properties.



Changing the Chart TypeAs opposed to the standard Chart Engine, the line chart is used by default the DP and SNPinteractive planning desktop. For more information, see Changing the Chart Type.

Changing the Size and Position of Chart ElementsIn DP and SNP interactive planning desktop, you do not use the Web Application Designer.For more information, see Changing the Size and Position of Chart Elements.

Assigning ColorsFor more information, see Assigning Colors.

Formatting AreasFor more information, see Formatting Areas.

Using TexturesFor more information, see Using Textures.

Formatting LinesFor more information, see Formatting Lines.

Formatting Axes and GridlinesFor more information, see Formatting Axes and Gridlines.

Formatting TextsFor more information, see Formatting Texts.

Formatting Data Series and Data PointsFor more information, see Formatting Data Series and Data Points.

Reversing the Order of DataFor more information, see Reversing the Order of Data.

Plotting Data Series on a Secondary AxisFor more information, see Plotting Data Series on a Secondary Axis.

Adding Data LabelsFor more information, see Adding Data Labels.

Adding, Changing, and Removing Trend LinesIn DP and SNP interactive planning, as a prerequisite, the chart you work with is a bar, area,line, profile, or column diagram.

For more information, see Adding, Changing, and Removing Trend Lines.

Rotating ChartsFor more information, see Rotating Charts.



Formatting 3D EffectsFor more information, see Formatting 3D Effects.

Chart Types in Interactive Planning Using the ChartEngine

If you use the Chart Engine to generate business graphics in interactive planning, you mustbe aware that some of the chart types that the Chart Engine supports are not available ininteractive planning. For the complete list of chart types available for the Chart Engine, seeChart Types.

Interactive planning supports the following chart types from the complete list supported by theChart Engine:

? Area

For more information, see the Area Chart section of Class 1 Chart Types.

? Bar

For more information, see the Bar Chart section of Class 1 Chart Types.

? Column

For more information, see the Column Chart section of Class 1 Chart Types.

? Line

For more information, see the Line Chart section of Class 1 Chart Types.

? ProfileArea

For more information, see the Profile Area Chart section of Class 1 Chart Types.

? Profile

For more information, see the Profile Chart section of Class 1 Chart Types.

Working with the Chart Designer

When you edit a chart, you use the Chart Designer to view and edit the preview of the chart.

Structure of the Chart DesignerThe window of the Chart Designer is structured as follows:



List ofElements

Chart PreviewProperty

Area

Chart PreviewThe chart preview shows what your chart looks like with the properties that you set.

List of ElementsThe list of elements contains all elements of a chart. These elements are partially ordered inlogical groups. You can expand these groups by clicking on the plus sign in front of the groupname. You click the minus sign to collapse the group again. Below the list of elements there isa short description of the element that is currently selected.

Property AreaYou define the properties for an element in the property area. This area displays theproperties of the element currently selected in the overview of elements. Depending on theelement, you can select a value from proposed values or enter your own value (for example,a color). Below the property area there is a short description of the property that is currentlyselected.

ProcedureChanging the Size of AreasYou can modify the size of areas in the Chart Designer according to your requirements. Forexample, you may want to increase the size of the property area so that you can display allproperties at once.

1. To do so, position the cursor at the intersection of two areas until the cursor changesinto two parallel lines.

2. Click and pull the area to the required size.

Closing the Chart DesignerWhen you have finished editing a chart, or want to terminate editing, close the Chart Designerby selecting the Switch Graphic Settings pushbutton. Remember that the changes you madeare not permanent until you save them by choosing the Save Graphic Settings pushbutton.



Additional Functions in the Graphic in InteractivePlanning

You can use these functions to obtain a clearer overview of the data in the graphic view andto change the data. These functions are available if you use SAP Business Graphics, or theChart Engine in interactive planning.

PrerequisitesYou have loaded data for a selection.

You are in the graphic view.

FeaturesHide a CurveWith this function you select a curve and then hide it by choosing the icon with the quick infoShow/hide curves. You can then select a curve to display again by choosing the icon oncemore. You can use this function to improve your overview of the data, especially whenworking in a drilldown view where several curves may exist.

Note

These settings are not saved with the planning book. This means that the hidden curvesreappear after you save your data. If you want to hide a key figure permanently, use the Keyfigure selection function (icon in the workspace toolbar or in the user settings).

End of the note.

Connect two points on a curveYou can select two points on a curve that are not adjacent and join them with a straight line.The system overwrites any points with the interpolated values. You select the curve, click thefirst point, choose the icon with the quick info Selectpoint (choose the icon with the quick infoDeselect All to deselect), click the second point and choose the icon with the quick infoSelectpoint. You now choose the icon with the quick info Connect Selected Points. Thesystem connects the two points with a straight line. It overwrites any points in between withthe interpolated value.

Draw trend lineYou can select two points as described above. When you choose the icon with the quick infoCreate trend line and choose Add trend line, the system takes the values of these points andall points between into account and calculates the trend line using linear regression. You canuse the Business Add-In (BAdI) Additional Functions for the Graphic in the Forecast(/SAPAPO/SDP_FCSTCURV) to fit the curve to other functions. After you have created thetrend line, you can replace the curve with the trend line, by choosing icon with the quick infoCreate trend line and then choosing Transfer trend line. Similarly, you can discard the trendline by choosing Discard trend line from this last menu.

Note

It is only possible to have one trend line in a graphic at any one time.

End of the note.



Smooth the effects of changing a point in the graphicIf you activate this function, and change a point in the graphic, the system smooths thesurrounding points.

This is done using exponential smoothing as in forecasting.

In this case y is always the value that has been changed.

You choose the icon with the quick info Activate/deactivate smoothing to activate the functionand to set the smoothing factor.

You cannot save these settings.

Whenever these functions change values of existing data, the system always takes the read-only status of key figures into account. This means that if you have set a key figure to read-only, the values are not changed.



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Oracle is a registered trademark of Oracle Corporation.

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JavaScript is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc., used under license fortechnology invented and implemented by Netscape.

SAP, R/3, SAP NetWeaver, Duet, PartnerEdge, ByDesign, SAP Business ByDesign, andother SAP products and services mentioned herein as well as their respective logos aretrademarks or registered trademarks of SAP AG in Germany and other countries.

Business Objects and the Business Objects logo, BusinessObjects, Crystal Reports, CrystalDecisions, Web Intelligence, Xcelsius, and other Business Objects products and servicesmentioned herein as well as their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks ofBusiness Objects S.A. in the United States and in other countries. Business Objects is anSAP company.

All other product and service names mentioned are the trademarks of their respectivecompanies. Data contained in this document serves informational purposes only. Nationalproduct specifications may vary.

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Business Graphics .............................................................................................................. 22

User Documentation ........................................................................................................ 22

Chart ............................................................................................................................ 23

Making Settings for Printing a Chart .......................................................................... 23

Formatting Chart Area and Plot Area......................................................................... 24

Copying Charts ......................................................................................................... 24

Changing Size of Charts ........................................................................................... 24

Chart Element ........................................................................................................... 25

Selecting Chart Elements .......................................................................................... 25

Property Pages ......................................................................................................... 25

Chart Types .............................................................................................................. 27

Selecting a Different Chart Type/Subtype .............................................................. 28

Multicolor Bar / Column Chart ............................................................................ 28

Tachometer Chart .............................................................................................. 29

Quadrant Charts ................................................................................................ 30

Portfolio Charts .................................................................................................. 31

Column Charts ................................................................................................... 32

Bar Charts ......................................................................................................... 33

Line Charts ........................................................................................................ 34

Pie Charts .......................................................................................................... 35

XY (Scatter) Charts ............................................................................................ 36

Area Charts ....................................................................................................... 37

Doughnut Charts ................................................................................................ 38

Radar Charts ..................................................................................................... 39

Surface Charts ................................................................................................... 40

Cone, Cylinder and Pyramid Charts ................................................................... 41

Milestone Charts ................................................................................................ 42

Step Charts ........................................................................................................ 43

Histograms ........................................................................................................ 44

Displaying Standard Distribution ..................................................................... 45

Axes and Gridlines .................................................................................................... 46

Formatting Axes .................................................................................................... 46

Displaying Tick Marks ............................................................................................ 47

Displaying or Hiding Axes in a Chart ...................................................................... 47

Changing Number Formats for Axes ...................................................................... 47

Defining the Intersection of Axes ........................................................................... 48

Changing the Scale Style of an Axis ...................................................................... 49

Making Time Scale Settings .................................................................................. 49

Specifying Gap Between Axis and Graphic......................................................... 50



Specifying the Width of a Day ............................................................................ 50

Specifying the Date at which the View Starts ...................................................... 51

Specifying Fill Attributes for Time Axis ................................................................ 51

Defining a Time Interval Value ........................................................................... 51

Defining a Time Interval Format ......................................................................... 51

Defining an Interval for the Value Axis ................................................................... 52

Setting Value Ranges ............................................................................................ 52

Formatting Value Ranges ...................................................................................... 53

Changing Minimum/Maximum Values .................................................................... 53

Displaying or Hiding Gridlines in a Chart ................................................................ 54

Data Series and Data Points ..................................................................................... 54

Reversing Order of Categories or Values ............................................................... 54

Changing Values of Data Points ............................................................................ 55

Formatting Data Series and Data Points ................................................................ 55

Smoothing the Angles of Line Charts ..................................................................... 56

Titles, Data Labels and Legends ............................................................................... 56

Maintaining Chart or Axis Titles ............................................................................. 57

Formatting Chart and Axis Titles ............................................................................ 57

Changing Text of a Text Chart Element ................................................................. 58

Specifying Position of Axis Labels ......................................................................... 58

Editing and Formatting Data Labels ....................................................................... 59

Adding Data Labels to a Chart ............................................................................... 59

Changing the Position of Data Labels .................................................................... 60

Adding and Deleting Legends ................................................................................ 60

Formatting Legend Index/Key ................................................................................ 61

Data Tables .............................................................................................................. 61

Hiding/Showing a Data Table in a Chart ................................................................ 62

Formatting a Data Table ........................................................................................ 62

SAP Business Graphics................................................................................................ 63

Programming Interfaces ................................................................................................... 63

Data Containers Supported .......................................................................................... 63

Graphics Proxy Supported ............................................................................................ 64

Graphics Products Supported ....................................................................................... 65

Function Modules Supported ........................................................................................ 67



Business GraphicsDisplaying data on a worksheet is often not the best way to present it to users. A page full ofnumbers, even if formatted attractively, can be hard to understand and perhaps a little boring.To present business data more effectively and to allow users to change data interactivelybusiness graphics are often used to display data in the form of a chart.

A chart is a visual representation of selected data. A well-designed chart draws the readersattention by illustrating significant relationships between numbers.

A Simple Business Graphic

User DocumentationChart

The objective of the Chart user documentation is to provide you with detailed procedures forworking with this business graphics product. The procedures contain no information onprogramming Chart or other business graphics products.

Although the information is concrete and detailed it is assumed that you are familiar with basichandling functions dealt with in Getting Started. For example, basic functions such asselecting a graphic element or making printer settings are not covered here.

Chart is tailored to the requirements of users of business graphics. A familiarity with EXCEL isa great advantage but not a prerequisite for using Chart.

For more information, see Chart [Page 23].



ChartDefinitionAn application component can use the Chart business graphic to display data in a graphic inthe SAP front end.

The Chart business graphic is a graphics component with a programming interface and a userinterface.

UseYou can use Chart as a 32-bit graphics component with the following operating systems:

Windows 95

Windows NT

Windows NT 4.0

Chart offers a wide range of chart types , for example vertical bars or pie charts. You can usetime scale charts with one or more time scales for milestone trend analyses and controlcharts. For more information, see Chart Types [Page 27].

You can work flexibly with the charts using the property pages. You can format every chartelement individually. The texts in the property pages can be configured by the callingapplication. For more information, see Property Pages [Page 25].

You can carry out some functions by manipulating a graphical element with the mouse, forexample changing the value of a data point.

When you make changes in the chart, for example selecting objects or changing values thesechanges are sent to the calling function using the interface. The application can use thisinterface to monitor what is happening in the chart.

IntegrationChart is integrated in the SAP front end as an ActiveX control and called up using theapplication component.

You can call only those settings/functions in Chart that are supported by the callingapplication.

Making Settings for Printing a ChartUseYou can print the chart, specify the page setup for printing and select a print preview.

ActivitiesPrinting a chart...

Select the chart using the right-hand mouse button.

Choose Print.

Choose OK.

Specifying the page setup for printing

Carry out the first two steps above and then choose Page Setup.

You can make a variety of settings by choosing Page, Page Borders and Options.

Selecting a print preview...



Select the chart using the right-mouse button.

Choose Print Preview.

Formatting Chart Area and Plot AreaUseYou can change the border attributes and fill attributes of the chart area.

You can change the border attributes, fill attributes and line attributes of the plot area.

ProcedureChanging border attributes and fill attributes of the chart area...

Double-click the chart area outside the plot area.

Change the attributes as required.

Changing border attributes and fill attributes of the plot area...

Double-click the plot area outside the data series.

Choose Pattern.


Changing line attributes of the plot area...

Double-click on the plot area outside the data series.

Choose Line.


Copying ChartsProcedure...


Choose Copy.

ResultThe chart is saved in the clipboard in the following formats:

ASCII (unformatted text)

BMP (bitmap)

EMF (enhanced metafile)

You can insert it into other documents.

Changing Size of ChartsProcedure...

Select the plot area.

Place the cursor on a selection point.

The cursor changes into a double arrow.



Depress the left-hand mouse button.

The cursor changes into a cross.

Drag the chart keeping the left-hand mouse button depressed until the chart is therequired size.

ResultWhen you release the mouse button the chart is resized.

Chart ElementDefinitionThis is an item in a chart.

There are two types of chart element:

Graphical chart elements, such as axes

Text chart elements, such as headings for axes

UseYou can specify the elementary chart elements to be displayed in the chart, for example theaxes, using the chart options on the property pages. Data points or data series areautomatically inserted in the chart. Chart elements such as the plot area appear in the chartautomatically.

You can use the property pages to format every chart element individually, for examplechanging the color. You can use chart element-specific formatting functions to insertadditional chart elements depending on the chart type, for example data labels for a dataseries.

Selecting Chart ElementsProcedureSelecting a chart element

Select the chart element using the left-hand mouse button.

Several handles are displayed. Handles are small black boxes that appear around theperimeter of a selected object, indicating that you can move, resize, copy or delete the object.

Selecting an individual data point or an individual data heading in a data series.

Click twice in succession using the left-hand mouse button on the chart element (not adouble-click!).

The first click selects all similar elements in the data series, for example all data points.

The second click makes all the selections disappear apart from the selection of the chosenchart element, for example the data point.

Property PagesUseYou can use property pages to do the following:



Call up all the settings functions for the graphic

Reverse settings

Copy the chart

Changing settings

For example, you can select a chart type such as lines or columns.

Reversing settings

You use this function to reverse the last setting. You can reverse all the settings youhave made since you called up the chart one after the other.

Copying

You use this function to copy the chart onto the clipboard. The chart is saved on theclipboard in the following formats:

ASCII (unformatted text)

BMP (bitmap)

EMF (enhanced metafile)

You can insert the copied chart into other documents.

The functions offered by the property pages depend on the context, that is, the selected chartelement and the chart type determine which of the formatting functions are offered on theproperty pages.

You can only use functions that are allowed in the application that calls the graphic.

Property Pages in Chart

Format Plot Area

Copy

Chart Type

Chart OptionsPrint

Print Preview

Undo Chart Options

ActivitiesYou can call up the property pages by selecting a chart element using the right-hand mousebutton.

If you want to make settings for an individual data point or for an individual data heading youhave to select them before you call up the property pages.



If you double-click on a chart element using the left-hand mouse button you godirectly to the dialog box for formatting the chart element.

Chart TypesDefinitionThe chart type determines how your data is represented in the graphic. You can select a charttype and a chart subtype.

UseThe following chart types are available:

Column chart (clustered, stacked and 100% stacked, 3-D visual effect, cylinder, cone andpyramid).

For more information, see Column Charts [Page 32].

Bar chart (clustered, stacked and 100% stacked, cylinder, cone and pyramid).

For more information, see Bar Charts [Page 33].

Line chart

For more information, see Line Charts [Page 34].

Pie chart.

For more information, see Pie Charts [Page 35].

XY scatter chart (dots can also be joined with lines).

For more information, see XY (Scatter) Charts [Page 36].

Area chart (clustered, stacked and 100% stacked)

For more information, see Area Charts [Page 37].

Doughnut chart.

For more information, see Doughnut Charts [Page 38].

Radar chart

For more information, see Radar Charts [Page 39].

Surface chart

For more information, see Surface Charts [Page 40].

Cone, cylinder and pyramid charts

For more information, see Cone, Cylinder and Pyramid Charts [Page 41].

Milestone charts and step charts

For more information, see Milestone Charts [Page 42] or Step Charts [Page 43].

Histograms (allow you to display a standard distribution as well)

For more information, see Histograms [Page 44].

You can specify the chart type using the property pages as described for the individual charttypes.



Selecting a Different Chart Type/SubtypeUseFor most charts you can change the chart type either for a data series or for the entire chart.For bubble charts you can change only the type of the entire chart.

Procedure...

To change the chart type of a data series select the data series using the right-handmouse button. To change the chart type of the entire chart select the chart area usingthe right-hand mouse button.

Choose Chart type and then select the chart type and the chart subtype.

If you set the indicator Assign to all data rows the chart type is changed for theentire chart, even if a single data series is selected.

Multicolor Bar / Column ChartDefinitionThis chart type displays data in the form of multicolored bars or columns.

UseMulticolor bar charts are used like normal bar / column charts. However, you can also assignvalue ranges to multicolor bar charts.

There are two chart subtypes. The first subtype shows bars / columns in several differentcolors depending on the value range. The second subtype shows each bar / column in onecolor depending on the height / length of the bar / column.

StructureThe vertical columns or horizontal bars consist of several segments, each in a different color.

Below is a multicolor column chart (first subtype).



Tachometer ChartDefinitionThis chart type displays data in the form of a tachometer. It is sometimes referred to as aspeedometer.

UseYou can use this chart type to compare two values for a given index for example, an actualvalue with a planned value or an old value with a new value.

StructureThe y-values are displayed as values on a semi-circular dial.

Below is a tachometer chart:



Quadrant ChartsDefinitionThis chart type divides up the drawing area into four differently-colored rectangles. You canhide and show the colored quadrants.

UseYou can use this to compare two values for two different indices. The two values could be anold value compared with a new value or an actual value and a planned value.

StructureWhen the quadrant display is activated the drawing area contains four rectangles each ofwhich has the same size and shape. When the quadrant display is deactivated the quadrantsdisappear and the drawing area is displayed as usual.

Below is an example of a quadrant chart:



Portfolio ChartsDefinitionThis chart type displays data in the form of circles. It is also known as a bubble chart.

UseA portfolio chart illustrates comparisons between items along three dimensions. These threedimensions should be related to one another, for example:

Size of company

Sales

Profits

StructureThis chart type has a third dimension in addition to the x-axis and y-axis. Values in thisdimension are indicated in terms of the size of the circles: the higher the value the larger thecircle.

Circle sizes indicate relative as opposed to absolute values. If the value of onedata point is increased the graphic may simply reduce the size of the othercircles to show the relative differences in value.

Below is the portfolio chart generated by the program GFW_PROG_PORTFOLIO:



Column ChartsDefinitionA column chart displays data in the form of vertical columns.

UseYou can use column charts to illustrate comparisons between categories. You can use the XYscatter charts to display changes through time.

StructureCategories are organized horizontally and values vertically.

Stacked column charts show the relationship of individual items to the whole.

Below is the column chart generated by the program GFW_DEMO_PRES1:



Bar ChartsDefinitionA bar chart displays data in the form of horizontal bars.

UseA bar chart illustrates comparisons between individual items.

StructureCategories are organized vertically and values horizontally to focus on comparing values andto place less emphasis on time.

Stacked bar charts show the relationship of individual items to the whole.

Below is a typical bar chart:



Line ChartsDefinitionA line chart displays data in the form of lines.

UseA typical use would be to plot categories (for example, months) along the X axis and values(for example, revenue in dollars) along the Y axis.

StructureLine charts display data at equal intervals.

Below is a typical line chart:



Pie ChartsDefinitionA pie chart shows the size of elements that make up a data series proportionate to the sum ofthe items.

UseIt shows only one data series and is useful when you want to emphasize a significantelement.

StructureYou can select subtypes that separate the segments from one another.

Below is a typical pie chart:



XY (Scatter) ChartsDefinitionAn XY (scatter) chart either shows the relationship between the numeric values in severaldata series or plots two groups of numbers as one series of XY coordinates.

UseIt shows uneven intervals (or clusters) of data and is commonly used for scientific data.

The X axis must be set as a time axis in contrast to other chart types, which displaycategories along the X axis.

StructureBelow is a typical XY Scatter chart:



Area ChartsDefinitionAn area chart corresponds to the line chart type only the area under the line for a data seriesis filled.

UseBy displaying the sum of plotted values an area chart can show the relationship of parts to awhole.

StructureBelow is a typical area chart:



Doughnut ChartsDefinitionA doughnut chart looks similar to a pie chart but it can contain more than one data series.

UseLike a pie chart a doughnut chart shows the relationship of parts to a whole.

StructureEach ring of the doughnut chart represents a data series.

One subtype shows the parts of a ring of the doughnut separately, the other shows them asone continuous ring.

Below is a typical doughnut chart:



Radar ChartsDefinitionIn a radar chart each category has its own value axis radiating from the center point. Linesconnect all the values in the same series.

UseYou can use radar charts to compare data series: the data series with the highest valuescovers the largest area.

StructureBelow is a typical radar chart:



Surface ChartsDefinitionA surface chart plots sets of values in the form of a surface. It is basically a line chart wherethe points for a data series for a category are displayed behind one another.

StructureAs in a topographic map, colors and patterns indicate areas that are in the same range ofvalues.

Below is a typical surface chart:



Cone, Cylinder and Pyramid ChartsDefinitionEach of the three chart types has several subtypes some with verticalcones/cylinders/pyramids, some with horizontal cones/cylinders/pyramids.

StructureBelow is a stacked cylinder chart:



Milestone ChartsDefinitionMilestone charts plot two sets of values against each other. There are two subtypes.

UseYou can use milestone charts to compare planned values with actual values for projectanalysis.

StructureBelow is a typical milestone chart:



Step ChartsDefinitionA step chart plots values in the form of steps rather than curves or sloped lines. There are twosubtypes.

UseStep charts can be used to show loads for a resource material over a period of time, availablecapacity at a work center over a period of time or stepped fixed costs.

The X axis must be set as a time axis in contrast to other chart types, which displaycategories along the X axis.

StructureBelow is a typical step chart:



HistogramsDefinitionA histogram displays categories/value ranges along the X axis and their values on the Y axis.There are two subtypes. One displays a transparent normal distribution curve over thehistogram.

UseYou can use histograms to compare statistical values such as the number of measurementreadings within a certain range.

StructureBelow is a typical histogram:



Displaying Standard DistributionUseYou can display a transparent normal distribution curve over the histogram along with a title.

PrerequisitesYou must have selected the chart type Histogram and the appropriate chart subtype.

ProcedureSpecifying the mean value of the curve...

Double-click the standard distribution curve.

Choose Standard distribution.

Specify the mean value.

Specifying the standard deviation...

Carry out steps 1 and 2 as in the first procedure.

Specify the standard deviation.

Specifying a title for the curve...


Deselect the indicator Automatic.

Specify a title under Distribution name.

Select the indicator Display name on chart.

Formatting the curve...



Double-click the standard distribution curve.

Choose Pattern.

Specify the required attributes.

Axes and GridlinesDefinitionThe axes consist of the vertical Y axis and the horizontal X axis.

Gridlines are vertical and horizontal guidelines that appear behind a chart.

UseThe Y axis shows the values for the data series in the chart. The X axis shows either valuesor categories for the data series. There is a wide range of functions for the axes including thefollowing:

General axis settings

Time scale settings (for more information, see Making Time Scale Settings [Page 49])

Gridline settings (for more information, see Displaying or Hiding Gridlines in a Chart[Page 54])

The gridlines make it easier to read data from the graphic.

Formatting AxesUseYou can individually format each axis in a chart.

The chart type determines the formatting functions you can use for the axes. The formattingfunctions include the following:

Specifying patterns (colors, thickness of lines and so on)

Formatting tick marks

Specifying number formats

Specifying fonts

Specifying alignments of axes

Selecting value ranges

For the value range you can specify values for an upper limit, a lower limit and anoptimal value. Within the chart you can change these values as you change values fora data point - by moving the lines.

PrerequisitesYou specify the primary axes to be displayed in the chart using the chart options on theproperty pages.

You can also specify that a secondary axis is to be displayed. This is possible even if there isno data series for this axis.

Chart assigns an axis to a data series automatically; this is not something that the user has todo.



ActivitiesYou can call up the formatting functions for an axis by double-clicking it.

Displaying Tick MarksUseYou can display major and/or minor tick marks inside, outside or across an axis.

Procedure...

Double-click an axis.

Choose Line

Specify the Major/Minor tick mark type:

None: No tick marks

Outside: Tick marks outside the line

Inside: Tick marks inside the line

Cross: Tick marks both inside and outside the line

Displaying or Hiding Axes in a ChartUseYou can specify whether the axes along with their labels and tick marks are to be displayed orhidden.

Pie charts and doughnut charts do not have axes.

Procedure...


Choose Chart options.

Choose Axes.

Select the indicators for the axes you want to display. Clear the indicators for the axesyou want to hide.

Changing Number Formats for AxesPrerequisitesThe relevant axis must be visible.

Procedure...

Double-click the axis for which you want to change the number format.

Choose Number.

Select the required Category (for example All, Date, Time)

Select the required Number format within that category.



Defining the Intersection of AxesUseYou can specify the point of intersection of the two axes. You can make this specification forboth axes as described below.

PrerequisitesThe scale style must be Time (see Changing the Scale Style of an Axis [Page 49]).

ProcedureDefining the intersection point type for the X axis...

Double-click the X-axis.

Choose Scale.

Specify the required type of intersection:

Intersection at value: Enter the required value in the field Value axis crosses atcategory number.

Intersection at minimum: Clear the indicator Value axis crosses at maximum category.

Intersection at maximum: Select the indicator Value axis crosses at maximum category.

Defining the intersection point type for the Y axis...

Double-click the Y-axis

Choose Scale.

Specify the required type of intersection:

Intersection calculated automatically: Set the indicator to the left of Category axiscrosses at:

Intersection at value: Clear the indicator to the left of Category axis crosses at andenter the required value in the field Category axis crosses at:

Intersection at minimum: Clear the indicator Category axis crosses at maximum scale

Intersection at maximum: Select the indicator: Category axis crosses at maximumscale.

Specifying a value for the intersection point for the category axis...


Choose Scale.

Specify the value in Value axis crosses at category number:

Specifying a value for the intersection point for the value axis...

Double-click on the Y-axis.

Choose Scale.

Make sure that the scale type is not Time.

Enter the required value in the field Category axis crosses at.

Specifying a time for the intersection point for a value axis...

Double-click the Y-axis.

Choose Scale.

Select the scale type Time.



Enter the required value in the field Category axis crosses at.

Specifying whether the Y-axis crosses the X-axis between labels or at labels...


Choose Scale.

To specify that the value axis is to cross the category axis between category labels selectthe checkbox Value axis crosses between categories. To specify that the value axis isto cross the category axis at the category labels clear the checkbox.

If the indicator is selected then the major tick marks are placed between the labels. Ifthe indicator is cleared the major tick marks are placed directly under the labels.

Changing the Scale Style of an AxisUseYou can specify one of the following three scale styles:

Linear

Logarithmic

Time

The scale style determines what other formatting options are available for a valuesaxis.

PrerequisitesYou can change the scale style of a values axis but not of a categories axis. This isregardless of whether it is the X axis or the Y axis.

Procedure...

Double-click the axis.

Choose Scale.

Select the scale style required.

Making Time Scale SettingsUseThere is a range of settings available when you have specified the scale style Time that arenot available for the scale styles Linear and Logarithmic.

PrerequisitesThe axis must be a value axis rather than a categories axis. The scale style for the value axismust be set to Time.

FeaturesThe following formatting functions are available for time scales:

Specifying the gap between the time scale and the graphic

For more information, see Specifying Gap Between Axis and Graphic [Page 50]

Specifying a time interval value or format



For more information, see Defining a Time Interval Value [Page 51] and Defining aTime Interval Format

[Page 51]Specifying the width of a day

For more information, see Specifying the Width of a Day [Page 50]

Specifying the date at which the view starts

For more information, see Specifying the Date at which the View Starts [Page 51]

Specifying fill attributes for the time axis

For more information, see Specifying Fill Attributes for Time Axis [Page 51]

Specifying Gap Between Axis and GraphicPrerequisitesThe scale style for the value axis must be set to Time.

Procedure...

Double-click on the value axis

Choose Scale

Set the required value for the Gap width

ResultIf the Gap width is set to 0 the time axis is directly next to the graphic.

If the Gap width is greater than 0 the time axis is the specified number of 1/100th of a mmaway from the graphic.

Specifying the Width of a DayUseYou can specify the display width for a day on a value axis.

PrerequisitesYou can specify the width of a day only for a value axis, not for a category axis. The value forthe width of a day is taken into account only if the indicator under the column Auto and to theleft of Width of a day is cleared.

ProcedureDouble-click on the axis.

Choose Scale.

Specify the required value in the field to the right of Width of a day.

ResultYou specify the width of a day in 1/100th of a mm.



Specifying the Date at which the View StartsPrerequisitesThe scale style for the value axis must be set to Time.

ProcedureDouble-click on the value axis

Choose Scale

Set the required value for View starts at.

Specifying Fill Attributes for Time AxisUseYou can specify the following fill attributes for the time axis:

Color

Pattern

Texture

Gradient

Transparency

ProcedureDouble-click on the value axis

Choose Pattern

Make the settings you require.

Defining a Time Interval ValueProcedure...

Double-click on an axis.

Choose Scale.

Clear the indicator to the right of Major unit.

Select Time for the Value axis scale.

Select a time interval value in the second field to the right of Major unit.

Defining a Time Interval FormatProcedure

Select the axis using the right-hand mouse button.

Choose Format axis.

Choose Scale

Select Time for the Value axis scale.



Clear the indicator to the right of Major unit.

Select a time interval format in the field to the right of Format.

Defining an Interval for the Value AxisUseYou can define a major interval and/or a minor interval for a value axis.

PrerequisitesYou can define an interval only for a value axis, not for a category axis.

The indicators to the left of Major unit and/or Minor unit have been cleared.

ProcedureSpecifying the major/minor unit automatically:

Double-click the axis.

Choose Scale.

Select the indicator to the left of Major unit and/or Minor unit.

Specifying the major/minor unit manually:...

Carry out steps 1 and 2 above.

Clear the indicator to the left of Major unit and/or Minor unit respectively.

Specify the major/minor interval in the fields Major unit/Minor unit.

Setting Value RangesUseYou can set minimum, optimum and maximum value ranges, specify whether they are to bedisplayed in the graphic and give them a title.

PrerequisitesIf the scale style is Time the values will be expressed as dates. If the scale style is Linear orLogarithmic the values will be expressed as linear or logarithmic values respectively.

ProcedureSpecifying a value range...

Select the values axis using the right-hand mouse button.

Choose Add Value Range.

Specify a minimum, optimum and/or maximum value in the field(s) to the right of Value.

Specifying whether a value is to be displayed...

Carry out steps 1 and 2 above.

To show the value range on the screen clear the indicator Invisible. To hide the valuerange set the indicator Invisible.

Specifying a title for a value...




Specify a title for one or more of the value ranges.

Formatting Value RangesUseYou can format the titles for the minimum, optimum and maximum values as well as the linesrepresenting them.

PrerequisitesYou must already have specified values and titles for the values ranges.

ProcedureFormatting the titles for values ranges

Double-click the value range title you want to change:

To change the title choose Value Range and make the required settings.

To change the fill/border attributes choose Pattern and make the required settings.

To change the font choose Font and make the required settings.

To change the alignment choose Alignment and select the required alignment.

Formatting the value ranges

Double-click the relevant value range line:

To change the value range choose Value Range and make the required settings.

To change the fill/border attributes choose Pattern and make the required settings.

To change the line attributes choose Line and make the required settings.

Changing Minimum/Maximum ValuesUseYou can set the minimum and maximum values for a value axis either manually orautomatically.

With the scale type Time you can specify both the date and the time of day.

PrerequisitesYou can change these values only for a value axis, not for a category axis.

If you want to set the values manually you must make sure that the indicator for setting thevalues automatically is cleared.

ProcedureSetting the values automatically...

Double-click the value axis.

Choose Scale.

To set the minimum value automatically set the indicator in the column headed Auto tothe left of Minimum. To set the maximum value automatically select the indicator in thecolumn headed Auto to the left of Maximum.

Setting the values manually...



Carry out steps 1 and 2 above

To set the values manually clear the indicator to the left of Minimum and/or Maximumrespectively.

Enter a value in the field to the right of Minimum and/or Maximum respectively.

With the scale type Time you can change the date by selecting the icon to the left of thefield Minimum/Maximum. To change the time of day select the icon to the right of thefield Minimum/Maximum.

Displaying or Hiding Gridlines in a ChartUseYou can display major gridlines and/or minor gridlines for both the X axis and the Y axis.

PrerequisitesYou must select a chart type other than pie charts or doughnut charts.

Procedure...



Set the indicators for the gridlines you want to display. Clear the indicators for thegridlines you want to hide.

Data Series and Data PointsDefinitionA data series is a range of related data points in a chart such as bars, columns, or pie slices.

A data point is a point in a data series. It is denoted by a data marker, which is a chart objectsuch as a circle, dot or square.

UseYou can carry out the following procedures relating to data series and data points:

Reversing Order of Categories or Values [Page 54]

Changing Values of Data Points [Page 55]

Formatting Data Series and Data Points [Page 55]

Smoothing the Angles of Line Charts [Page 56]

Reversing Order of Categories or ValuesUseYou can reverse the plotting order of categories or values for most charts. You cannot reversethe plotting order of values in a radar chart.

Procedure...

Double-click the X or Y axis.



Choose Scale.

Select Categories in reverse order or Values in reverse order.

Changing Values of Data PointsUseYou can change values in charts directly by dragging a data marker in the chart or by usingthe property pages.

ProcedureDirectly in the chart...

Select a data series using the left-hand mouse button.

Click on a data point in the data series and, keeping the left-hand mouse buttondepressed, drag the data point to the required position.

Using the property pages...

Double-click the data point using the right-hand mouse button.

Choose Format data point.

The dialog box Format data point appears.

If you double-click on the selected data point using the left-hand mouse buttonyou go directly to this dialog box.

Choose Value.

Enter the value required.

Formatting Data Series and Data PointsUseYou can format every data series in a chart and every point in a data series individually.

You can change either the border and fill attributes or the line and marker attributesdepending on the chart type.

PrerequisitesBefore you set an attribute for a data series/data point you must first select either a dataseries or a data point as follows:

Formatting a data series:...

Double-click the data series.

Formatting a data point in a data series:...

Select the data series using the left-hand mouse button.

Click to select the data point.

Click the right-hand mouse button and choose Format data point.

ProcedureChanging border and fill attributes



Choose Pattern.

Change the border attributes and/or the fill attributes as required.

Changing line and marker attributes

Choose Line.

Change the line attributes and/or marker attributes as required.

Smoothing the Angles of Line ChartsUseAn interpolated curve is drawn between the points specified by the application. You use thisprocedure to soften the jagged edges of a line chart. However, your data is not affected.

PrerequisitesYou must have selected Lines as a chart type.

Procedure...

Double-click the data series you want to smooth.

Choose Line.

Select the indicator Smooth.

Titles, Data Labels and LegendsDefinitionThere are optional titles for the chart, for the Y axis and for the X axis.

A data label is a text providing additional information, for example about a data series or adata point.

A legend is a key that explains the colors, patterns or symbols in a chart.

UseYou can add, delete and edit the chart and axis titles. For more information, see

Maintaining Chart of Axis Titles [Page 57]

Formatting Chart and Axis Titles [Page 57]

There is a wide range of editing and formatting functions for axis labels and data labels. See:

Specifying Position of Axis Labels [Page 58]

Editing and Formatting Data Labels [Page 59]

Adding Data Labels to a Chart [Page 59]

Changing the Position of Data Labels [Page 60]

You can add/delete legends and format the legend index and the legend key. See:

Adding and Deleting Legends [Page 60]

Formatting Legend Index/Key [Page 61]



Maintaining Chart or Axis TitlesUseYou can maintain a chart title, a title for the X axis and a title for the Y axis. You can enter all,some or none of them.

PrerequisitesTo display an axis title you have to specify that the axis itself is to be displayed.

ProcedureSpecifying that an axis is to be displayed...



Choose Axes.

To display the X axis set the indicator Category (X) axis. To display the Y axis set theindicator Value (Y) axis.

Maintaining titles...



Choose Title.

Enter the required titles in the fields Chart title, Category (X) axis and Value (Y) axis.

Formatting Chart and Axis TitlesUseYou can specify a range of display attributes for chart and axis titles including:

Fill attributes

Border attributes

Font attributes

Alignment

PrerequisitesYou must have created a chart title or axis title before you can format it. For more information,see Maintaining Chart or Axes Titles [Page 57].

ProcedureChanging the fill attributes...

Double-click the text for which you want to change the fill attributes.

Choose Pattern and select the fill attributes required.

Changing the border attributes...

Double-click the text for which you want to change the border attributes.

Choose Pattern and select the border attributes required.

Changing the font attributes



...

Double-click the text for which you want to change the font attributes

Choose Font and select the font attributes required.

Aligning text...

Double-click the text for which you want to change the alignment.

Choose Alignment and select the type of alignment required.

Changing Text of a Text Chart ElementUseYou can change the texts of the following text chart elements:

Chart title

Legend entries

Headings of data points

Procedure...

Select the text chart element.

Click in the selected area using the left-hand mouse button.

The selection points disappear and the cursor turns into a vertical line.

Edit the text.

To leave the text processing mode click anywhere in the chart using the left-hand mousebutton.

You can also change the texts for the chart title and axes using the chart optionson the property pages.

Specifying Position of Axis LabelsUseYou can specify the position of axis labels using both the property pages and drag and drop.

PrerequisitesYou must have specified that the axis is to be displayed. If the axis is not displayed thenneither are the axis labels. For more information on displaying an axis, see Maintaining Chartor Axis Titles [Page 57].

ProcedureSpecifying the position of axis labels using the property pages...

Double-click the required axis

Choose Line

Specify in Tick mark labels whether the labels are to be displayed High, Low, Next to axisor not displayed at all (None).

Specifying the position of axis labels using drag and drop...

Select the axis label.



Drag the axis label to the required position by keeping the left-hand mouse buttondepressed.

When the label is at the required position release the mouse button.

Editing and Formatting Data LabelsProcedureEditing data labels...

Select on the data label you want to change.

A small black box appears on either side of each of the data labels in the data series.

Click on the data label again.

A small black box appears at each of the four corners of the data label.

Click on the data label a third time.

A vertical cursor appears. You can move the cursor using the arrows and can edit thetext.

Aligning data labels...

Double-click the data label.

Choose Alignment.

Select the required Text alignment and the Orientation.

Positioning data labels...


Choose Alignment.

Select the required Position.

Specifying the number format of data labels...


Choose Number.

Select the required number format.

Specifying the text format of data labels...


Choose Font.

Select the required text format.

Specifying the border and fill attributes of data labels...


Choose Pattern.

Specify the border and fill attributes.

Adding Data Labels to a ChartUseYou can add data labels to a data series or data points.



ProcedureAdding a data label to a data series...

Double-click on the data series.

Choose Data labels

Select None, Show value or Show label

Adding a data label to a data point...

Double-click the data series.

Click on the data point in the data series.

The data point is selected.

Click on the data point using the right-hand mouse button.

Choose Format Data Point.

Choose Data Labels.

Select None, Show value or Show label.

Changing the Position of Data LabelsUseYou can change the position of titles, legends and data labels for data points. You canreposition them manually or automatically.

PrerequisitesYou must have created a data label already. For more information, see Adding Data Labels toa Chart [Page 59].

ProcedurePositioning data labels automatically...

Select the data label using the right-hand mouse button.

Choose Format Data Labels.

Choose Alignment and make the required selections.

Positioning data labels manually

Select the data label.

Drag the data label to the required position by keeping the left-hand mouse buttondepressed.

Release the mouse button when the data label is at the required position.

Adding and Deleting LegendsUseYou can add a legend and specify its position in the chart. You can also delete an existinglegend.

ProcedureAdding a legend



...


Choose Chart Options.

Choose Legend.

Select the position for the legend.

Deleting a legend...

Double-click on the legend.

Choose Legend.

Select None.

ResultThe legend is displayed in the chart in the position you have specified. You can use themouse to drag the legend to a different position and/or change its size/shape.

Formatting Legend Index/KeyUseYou can change the font of the legend index and change fill attributes and border attributes ofthe legend key.

PrerequisitesThere must be a legend displayed in the chart already. For more information, see Adding andDeleting Legends [Page 60].

ProcedureFormatting the legend index...

Double-click the legend index.

Select the font attributes required.

Formatting the legend key...

Double click the legend key.

Select the required display attributes.

Data TablesDefinitionA data table is a table containing the values underlying the data points in the data series.

UseYou can display the data table below the graphic and format it as required.

It makes sense to use a data table only with chart types that have a category axis.

For information on displaying a data table, see Hiding/Showing a Data Table in a Chart [Page62].

For information on formatting a data table, see Formatting a Data Table [Page 62].



Hiding/Showing a Data Table in a ChartUseYou can hide/show a data table in some types of chart. You can also hide/show the legendkeys for the data table.

PrerequisitesYou can display a data table only with the following chart types:

Line charts

Column charts

Area charts

Bar charts

ProcedureTo hide/show the data table:...

Select on the chart using the right-hand mouse button.

Choose Chart Options.

Choose Data Table.

To show the data table set the indicator Show data table. To hide the data table clear theindicator Show data table.

The data table does not replace an axis of the chart but is aligned to the chart.

To hide/show legend keys for the data table carry out the first two steps above and then:

To display the legend keys set the indicator Show legend keys. To hide the legendkeys clear the indicator Show legend keys.

The legend keys are shown at the side of the data table.

Formatting a Data TableUseYou can change the line attributes and the font attributes of the data table.

ProcedureChanging the line attributes of the data table:...

Double-click the data table and choose Line.

Change the line attributes as required.

Changing the font attributes of the data table:...

Double-click the data table and choose Font.

Change the font attributes as required.



SAP Business GraphicsDefinitionThis is a graphics product for displaying business graphics. It is often referred to indocumentation as SAP BUSG or simply BUSG.

UseYou can use BUSG to display business graphics as an external program graphic.

You can also use BUSG with the Graphical Framework to display business graphics as anActiveX control.

Programming InterfacesThe programming interfaces are of interest to developers programming graphics. Moreinformation is available on the following areas:

Data Containers Supported [Page 63]

This section contains information on the data container provided by SAP and the datacontainer wizard you can use to generate your own data container. It also gives detailson the interfaces to the application and to the graphics proxies that you need toimplement in the data container.

Graphics Proxy Supported [Page 64]

This section contains information on the business graphics proxy; in particular ondeclaring the

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