Using the Graph presentation style
Instead of embedding a graph in a DataWindow object, you can use
the Graph presentation style to create a DataWindow object that is only
a graph–the underlying data is not displayed.
One advantage of the Graph presentation style is that the
graph resizes automatically if users resize the DataWindow
control associated with the graph DataWindow object during execution.
To use the Graph presentation style:
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Select File>New from the menu
bar.The New dialog box displays.
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Select the DataWindow tab, select the Graph presentation
style, and click OK. -
Specify the data source for the DataWindow object. If
you want data to be retrieved into the Preview view automatically,
select the Retrieve on Preview check box.For more information, see Chapter 17, “Defining DataWindow Objects .”
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Enter the definitions for the series, categories,
and values, as described in “Associating
data with a graph”, and click Next.Note that when using the Graph presentation style, the graph
always graphs all rows; you cannot specify page or group. -
Enter a title for the graph, select a graph type,
and click Next. -
Review your specifications and click Finish.
A model of the graph displays in the Design view.
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Specify the properties of the graph, as described
in “Defining a graph’s
properties “. -
Save the DataWindow object in a library.
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Associate the graph DataWindow object with a DataWindow
control in a window or user object.During execution, the graph fills the entire control and resizes
when the control is resized.