
OLAP
Use the OLAP layout to chart on an OLAP grid. An OLAP chart uses the
fields in the OLAP grid for its condition and summary fields.
Note:
Your report must include an OLAP grid before you can create an OLAP chart.
Chart types
Different sets of data are particularly suited to a certain chart type. The
following is an overview of the main chart types and their most common
uses.
Bar
Most bar charts (also known as a column chart) display or compare several
sets of data. Two useful bar charts are the Side-by-Side bar chart and the
Stacked bar chart.
• Side-by-Side bar chart
A Side-by-Side bar chart displays data as a series of vertical bars. This
type of chart is best suited for showing data for several sets over a period
of time (for example, last year's sales figures for AZ, CA, OR, and WA).
• Stacked bar chart
A Stacked bar chart displays data as a series of vertical bars. This type
of chart is best suited for representing three series of data, each series
represented by a color stacked in a single bar (for example, sales for
1997, 1998, and 1999).
Line
A line chart displays data as a series of points connected by a line. This type
of chart is best suited for showing data for a large number of groups (for
example, total sales over the past several years).
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Charting concepts
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