Chapter 17. Using a Chart
A chart is a graphical representation of data or the relationships among sets of data. Charts display complex data in an easy-to-assimilate format. Use the BIRT Report Designer chart builder to create a chart for a report. The chart builder facilitates selecting a chart type and sub-type, organizing the data into visual elements, and formatting the elements. Visual elements can include bars in a bar chart, points and trend lines in a line chart, and dials in a meter chart to name a few.
To create an effective chart, begin by deciding what data to display and then select the chart type that best presents that data. For example, to show the growth of a company’s business units over time, use a chart that tracks data along ...
Get BIRT: A Field Guide, Third Edition now with the O’Reilly learning platform.
O’Reilly members experience books, live events, courses curated by job role, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers.
