Charts

Charts are a new way to show data graphically in the following graphics types:

• Column

• Bar

• Line

• Pie

• Funnel

The core entities come with predefined charts that can be displayed by clicking on the entity from the sidebar list (for example, Accounts or Contacts) and then clicking the arrow on the right side of the grid, as shown on Figure 21.1.

Figure 21.1 Showing charts in collapsed mode.

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The charts will be displayed in the right side of the Grid view. Figure 21.2 shows a bar chart of active accounts by industry.

Figure 21.2 Accounts by industry chart.

Any system or custom view is also tied to charts and affect the results not only ...

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