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Selecting a Chart Type

To specify the chart type, access Chart Configuration window.

You can select the type of graph you want to use as well as the labels, legend, etc. The Chart Type field has several sections you can work with:
SectionDescription
Chart NumberThis field displays the chart number.
OrientationThis section on the left side of the window is always visible. You can select any item in this section and format it using the formatting selections on the tab.
The list of components that you can format are:
  • Z Axis
  • X Axis
  • Y Axis
  • Zoom Level
Chart TypeYou can select to format your chart as 2D (two dimensional) or 3D (three dimensional). You can also select under those choices how you want the graph to present the data. You can select from:
  • Area Chart
  • Area Chart 3D
  • Bar Chart
  • Bar Chart 3D
  • Column Chart
  • Column Chart 3D
  • Cone Chart 3D
  • Cylinder Column Chart 3D
  • Cylinder Bar Chart 3D
  • Doughnut Chart
  • Doughnut Chart 3D
  • Funnel Chart
  • Funnel Chart 3D
  • Line Chart
  • Line Chart 3D
  • Pie Chart
  • Pie Chart 3D
  • Pyramid Chart
  • Pyramid Chart 3D
  • Stack 3D Bar Chart
  • Stack 3D Column Chart
  • Stack Bar Chart
  • Stack Column Chart
Chart SeriesYou can select to have the text on your chart displayed two ways:
  • For Printing: Text selected for printing is somewhat smaller and may display in slightly different places on the chart.
  • For Display: Text selected for display purposes always displays exactly where you put it on the chart.
Chart ColorAllows you to select the chart color.
Chart Legend LocationAllows you to select the chart legend location from the following options:
  • Bottom
  • Left
  • Right
  • Top
  • <none>
CloseClears all your selections and closes the Chart Configuration window.