Axis Properties
Axis labels properties
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.