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To format a selected chart object, To change series options, To format gridlines – HP Intelligent Management Center Standard Software Platform User Manual

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The options on the Custom tab represent directory locations under
\Program Files\Business

Objects\Common\4.0\ChartSupport\Templates

where custom

chart files are stored.

Note:

The custom charts are available only if you selected Custom Charting
when installing Crystal Reports.

To format a selected chart object

1.

Select a line, area, or text object in your chart.

2.

Right-click the specified object, and then click Format < object >.

For example, you will see Format Pie Slice if you select a pie slice, and
Format Series Marker if you select an item within an area chart, bar chart,
and so on.

3.

Click the appropriate tab to make changes to the format.

To change series options

1.

Select a riser item (area, bar, line, marker, pie slice, and so on) or a legend
marker.

2.

Right-click the specified area, and then select Series Options.

Note:

The Series option is not available unless you select a riser or marker as
outlined in the previous step, and may not be available for some chart
types.

3.

Click the appropriate tab to change appearance, data labels, and so on.

To format Gridlines

1.

Select a gridline in your chart.

2.

Right-click the object, and then select Format Gridlines.

You can also select Data (Y) Axis Options from the menu.

3.

Click the appropriate tab to change line, scales, layout, and so on.

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Charting

Working with charts