Axis labels properties - PADS4 Platform

These properties define how labels are displayed along the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis of a chart element. Labels help users understand what each axis represents and can be fully customized for visual clarity and data accuracy.

Labels Settings

Property	Description
Font	Specifies the font and style of axis labels. Click the button next to the font field to open the font dialog.
Color	Sets the color of the axis labels for better contrast and readability.
Automatic Label Mode	Automatically determines the number of labels that will fit on the axis and adjusts placement dynamically.
Manual Label Mode	Manually set the number and positioning of labels for precise control.
Angle	Sets the rotation angle (in degrees) of the labels relative to the axis. Useful for fitting long text.
Interval	Defines the space (in pixels) between consecutive labels when in manual mode.
Areas	When enabled, includes labels for the axis minimum and maximum values.
Axis Minimum Value	Specifies the minimum value of the axis to which a label should be assigned.
Axis Maximum Value	Specifies the maximum value of the axis to which a label should be assigned.

Data Provider Integration

Property	Description
Show Data Provider Content on Axis	Enables or disables the use of a data provider to supply the labels dynamically.
Data Provider	Select a data provider that represents a connection to a data source (e.g., database, XML, RSS).
Column	Choose the column within the selected data provider that contains the label values.

Note: Data providers are defined at the presentation level and are available for use across all elements in your presentation. You can create a new data provider directly from this window using the adjacent button. Refer to Working with Data Providers for more details.

Remarks

All properties described above for the X-axis are equally applicable to the Y-axis and Z-axis.
When using Automatic Label Mode, the system ensures labels are legible and well-spaced, adjusting automatically based on available space.
Manual Label Mode is ideal when precise control over label positions is necessary, such as for fixed intervals or predefined categories.

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