Main Screen of the Chart Module and Its Components

Figure: Main Screen of the Chart Module

1. Category - allows selecting one of the options provided in the Category drop-down menu located at the top of the Chart window. The selected category will define one of the chart axes.

Note: Selection of a category for the chart report is required.

2. Series - allows selecting one of the options provided in the Series drop-down menu located at the top of the Chart window. The selected series will define the chart legend.

Note: Selection of a series for the chart report is optional.

3. Chart Types - allows defining the chart type.

4. Show Top <Number> - indicates the maximal number of category items to be displayed in the chart.

5. Show Top <Number> on Secondary Axis - indicates the maximal number of series items that should be displayed on the secondary axis in the chart. Becomes available only if a Series is selected.

6. Char Count - limits the number of characters to be used to display the category item names to the value set in this field.

7. Values - allows selecting a value from the list that will define the main chart criteria.

8. Update - loads the latest data from the database and displays them on the chart.

9. Workspace - the main working area in the Chart module where the chart designed is displayed.