SAP BusinessObjects BI 4.0 The Complete Reference 3/E

Charts

Table blocks are appropriate when you want to see the actual details and numbers. However, when you are trying to identify trends, patterns, and exceptions, visually displaying your data in a chart is a more effective block style.

Inserting a New Chart

The procedure to add a chart is similar to that of adding a table, although you must first choose a chart style. Although you can always change your chart types later, before creating a chart, you will need to pick one of the available chart types: column chart, line chart, or pie chart.

To create a chart, follow these steps:

1. Select the drop-down chart type button from the Report Element ...