Area Chart Report

The area chart report option returns data for each report property as a separate shaded area in a graph. The distinctive icon for this report is a shaded graph. The number of shaded graphs returned in the report depends upon the Graph Orientation option selected in the report request. If multiple properties are displayed in a report, each area will be distinguished by a different color. The legend at the bottom of the report identifies each color to the corresponding property.

When multiple properties are requested in the report, data can be hidden in this view if one shaded graph overlays another graph. This type of report is good for determining trends, but might not provide the detail required for analysis because certain properties might be obscured in the overlay. If you require all requested properties to show individually, requesting a stacked area chart report or a stacked bar area chart might be a solution.