Charts
Charts are designed directly from inside the Report Designer.
You can embed multiple Charts into a Report.
DBxtra allows you to design a new Chart by either using the Quick Chart or Advanced Chart wizard.
Once a Chart is created you can edit it either with the Quick Chart or Advanced Chart wizard.
You can also edit Chart settings in the Property Grid.
Quick Chart Wizard
Usually you should place a Chart in the Report Header; Report Footer or in a Group Header or Group Footer section.
Important! It is recommended not to place the Chart in the detail section because you would get a Chart for each record.
If necessary insert a new "Section Band".
Select the Band where to place the Chart.
Click the "Quick Chart" button on the "Report" menu.
Select the "Chart type".
Tip! The Quick Chart wizard allows only selecting of the most common Chart types.
You can edit the Chart type either in the Property Grid or by using the Advanced Chart wizard.
Select the "Data Source" for the Chart.
Tip! This can either be the Reports original Data Source or an added "Data Source".
Assign the "X Axis".
Assign "Data Series" (Y Axis).
Fill in a "Title" and assign the "Position".
Define "Axis X" and "Axis Y" settings.
Click the "Chart Preview" tab to change the Chart palette and style.
When done click "Finish".
The Chart will be inserted in the Band you selected.
Re-size and re-position the Chart.
You can adjust Chart settings in the Property Grid.
You can also create the Chart with the Quick Chart wizard and then select it and fine tune with the Advanced Chart wizard.
Advanced Chart Wizard
Usually you should place a Chart in the Report Header; Report Footer or in a Group Header or Group Footer section.
Important! It is recommended not to place the Chart in the detail section because you would get a Chart for each record.
If necessary insert a new "Section Band".
Select the band where to place the Chart.
Click the "Advanced Chart" button on the "Report" menu.
Chart type
Select the "Chart Type".
Appearance
Select the "Palette" and "Style" from the drop down boxes.
Series
Add or remove series.
Assign a name for each series.
Data
Select the "Series Binding" tab.
Select the "Argument Properties" for the "X axes".
Select the "Value Properties" value for the Y axes.
Chart
Define "Chart" formatting.
Diagram
Set your preferred "Diagram" values.
Panes
Define "Pane" settings.
Axes
Set your preferred "Axes" values.
Series Views
Set your preferred "Series" views.
Point Labels
Set "Point Label" definition.
Chart Titles
Define your "Chart" titles.
Legend
Assign "Chart Legend".
Annotations
Customize "Annotations" for the Chart.
Click "Finish" to embed the Chart into the Report.
Re-size and re-position the Chart.
Edit Chart in Property Grid
DBxtra offers many Chart formatting options.
You can fine tune a Chart applying all options by invoking the Advanced Chart wizard or by defining settings in the Property Grid.
Select any Chart Control and change settings in the Property Grid.
Tip! Each Property is explained in the box below the Property Grid.
