(Live) Line Chart Properties

Use the (Live( Line Chart Properties dialog box to define specific properties associated with a (Live) Line Chart or Area Chart.

Table 201. (Live) Line Chart General Properties

General Properties	Description
Type	Select the format for the (Live) Line Chart. Available options include: Line—Displays items as data points connected by a line. or a series in one or more categories at equal intervals. Line charts are effective for comparing highs and lows in a continuum. Values are depicted by the height of a data point determined in the y-axis, and categories are represented on the x-axis. Area—Displays values as data points connected by a line. The area below the line is filled. Values are represented by the height of the point as measured by the y-axis. Category labels are displayed on the x-axis. Area charts are typically used to compare values over time.
Effect	Select either a 2–D, or gradient effect. A 2–D effect refers to the perspective of the rendered chart. A gradient defines the direction of the blend pattern from one color to another, and simulates depths of color from light to dark. Available options are: 2–D—Two dimensional refers to the actual dimensions of the graphic. The 2–D effect is flat and shows values on the horizontal and vertical axis (X and Y axis). gradient-Vert—Sets a top to bottom gradient. gradient-Hort—Sets a left to right gradient.
Marker Style	Select the style of a marker. A marker depicts a data point in a cell. Valid options are: Circle Square Triangle Diamond None
Show Title	Enables the display of the chart title.
Show Legend	Enables the display of the chart legend.
Target Range	(Live) Line charts can include a colored band around the target line to indicate the absolute or percentage distance from the target markers. A unique color can also be associated with the area above or below the specified band. From left to right, the first color box corresponds to the upper range, the second color box corresponds to the middle range, and the third color box corresponds to the lower range. By default the upper and lower ranges have a transparent color. To select an alternate color for a range, double click the box and select a color from the palette. This option is not available for a (Live) Line Chart in area chart format.
(% or Absolute Deviation)	For the target range above, select one of the following options: % of Deviation—Select a percentage amount in the first box and % in the second box. The percentage is added to the data point. Absolute—Select a real number in the first box and Absolute in the second box. In this example “Units” is the actual range and shown in blue, “Unit Target” is the target range and shown in black. The target range band is shown in light green, and the absolute deviation is 25 (shown in the green band):

Table 202. (Live) Line Chart Category Axis Properties

Category Axis Properties	Description
Title	Enables the display of the category axis title.
Show Labels	Enables the display of category axis labels.

Table 203. (Live) Line Chart Fact Axis Properties

Fact Axis Property	Description
Title	Enables the display of the fact axis title.
Show Labels	Enables the display of fact labels.
Auto	Enable to calculate the lower and upper values scale of the data set automatically. The scale is recalculated automatically when the data set is refreshed. To specify a minimum and maximum scale manually, disable this field.
Min:	Enter the minimum data value on the values scale. This option is disabled if Auto is enabled.
Max:	Enter the maximum data value on the value scale. This option is disabled if Auto is enabled.