Creating Annotations

This procedure describes how to create and view annotations.

*  To create and test annotations:

  1. In Interactive Reporting Studio, press Ctrl+D to enter Design mode.

  2. From the catalog pane, expand Graphics.

  3. Drag a text label onto the frame, right-click the label, and select Properties.

    Properties is displayed.

  4. In Name, enter qiqtip_<name>.

    The name must begin with qiqtip_. For example, enter qiqtip_Limits.

  5. In Title, enter the annotation.

  6. Optional: Enter the annotation directly into the text label.

  7. Clear Visible, and click OK.

    The image shows a sample dialog box that appears when you create annotations.

  8. Repeat steps 3–7 to insert other annotations.

  9. Format the annotation.

  10. Press Ctrl+D to exit Design mode, and click Help button, on the dashboard top panel.

    The annotation is visible on the frame.

The position of the annotation is important. Text labels are visible if positioned in front of a view-only chart. However, text labels are typically situated behind pivots, drop-down lists, check boxes, and other active objects, so it is recommended that annotations are not positioned on top of these objects. This is a standard feature in Interactive Reporting Studio.

If a text label is positioned on top of a graphic that contains JavaScript, the graphic cannot be clicked and the code cannot be executed, even if the text label is not visible. This is a standard feature in Interactive Reporting Studio.