Properties Overview
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Select Data Provider | Choose an existing data provider (table, query, stored procedure, XML file, RSS feed, etc.) that feeds the data series. |
| Data providers are defined at the presentation level and are available to all elements. You can create a new provider on-the-fly via the drop-down button. | |
| Data Column | Select the column from the data provider that contains the main data values for the chart. |
| Label Column (Optional) | Select a column that contains labels associated with the data values (e.g., product names, dates). |
Special Columns for Specific Chart Types
Bubble Chart Columns
If Bubble Chart is selected as Chart Type:| Bubble Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Bubble Size Column | Select the column that provides the size of each bubble, used to represent a third dimension in the chart. |
Stock Chart Columns
If Stock Chart is selected as Chart Type:| Stock Column | Description |
|---|---|
| High Column | Column containing the highest stock value. |
| Low Column | Column containing the lowest stock value. |
| Open Column | Column containing the opening stock value. |
| Close Column | Column containing the closing stock value. |
Key Notes
- Data Providers allow dynamic, real-time data feeding for live updates in your charts.
- Column selection binds specific fields from your source data to the chart for visualization.
- Different chart types (e.g., Bubble, Stock) require specialized columns to represent data properly.
- You can define new data providers directly while setting up your data series for convenience.