6.6.10  Calculating a Measure Representation

There are many different ways to represent an aggregated measure on a chart. For example, you can represent the aggregated measure (for an X-axis group or subseries group) in terms of its percentage of a total, or by its difference from a preceding group, or by a moving average based on adjacent groups, etc.

To use one of these representations, set the appropriate calculation method. Follow the steps below:

1. In the Binding panel, click the 'Edit Measure' button next to a measure.

 

Select 'None' (default) to use the raw aggregate. Select 'Custom' to create a new calculation method.

2. Select one of the calculation methods from the 'Calculate' menu.

 

3. Click the 'Edit' button. This opens the 'Calculation' dialog box, which allows you to modify the properties of the calculation method. To do this, follow the steps below:

a. From the 'Calculate' menu, select a type of calculation: 'Percent', 'Change', 'Running', or 'Sliding'.

b. Select any additional options to fully specify the calculation method. (The options vary for the different methods. See Calculation Methods for more detail.)

 

c. Click 'OK' to close the dialog box. This adds the new method to the 'Calculate' menu.

 

4. Click the green 'Apply' button.

The aggregated measure will now be displayed on the chart using the particular representation that you have specified.

See Also

Calculation Methods, for details on configuring the various methods.

Chart Element, for step-by-step instructions on creating a chart.

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