Chart List

Introduction

The chart list is a list building block that can be used to define the charts for formatted statements like Multiple Bar & Line Charts reports. 

Example:

Depending on the list dimension chosen for a specific list, the first column(s) will be the dimension(s) which is chosen for each item. In the example above, that is the Account dimension.

List Attributes

In this List of attributes the basic and advanced attributes are listed. Additionally, if any values are available for the attribute, a direct link to an example on how this value affects the preview of the report is listed. 

Basic Attributes

List Attribute

Description

Available

Values

Default

Empty

By setting this attribute to yes, the line will be shown as empty. This means that no data will be queried and only the label/custom description will be showed.

No, YesNo
CommentBy enabling the comment option, the end user can add custom comments on the whole row.No, YesNo

Visible

By setting this attribute to no, the line will be hidden. Hiding a line can be useful for a calculation step in a formula.

Yes, NoYes

Custom Description

The custom description overrides the default generated name. You can use either a fixed text or a Dynamic Label Expression

Empty, PopulatedEmpty
NameThe default name of the item is displayed.n/an/a

Formula

By specifying a formula this line will be calculated.

Empty, PopulatedEmpty

Format

The format will specify the look and feel of the row.

Millions_1, Thousands_1, ...n/a

Order

Use the order attribute to reorder the bars or lines.

1, 2, 3, ...Max + 1

Advanced Attributes

To access the advanced attributes, the Advanced button marked on the image above should be selected.

List Attribute

Description

Available

Values

Default

Header Format

The header format, defines how the column header should be formatted.

Default, Default_sum, Default boldDefault Format

Reverse Valuation

When this attribute is set to yes, the Valuation will be reversed. This means negative becomes positive and the other way around. Changing the valuation will influence the variance coloring.

No, YesNo
ValuationThe value of the valuation is inherited from the underlying system and cannot be directly changed.N/AN/A

Reverse Sign

When this attribute is set to yes, the sign will be flipped.

No, YesNo

Suppress Value

This value sets automatic column suppressing, click on the type to see the suppressing options.

None, SuppressNoData, SuppressZeros,

SuppressNoDataAndZeros

None

Variance Threshold

Threshold value for the Variance (e.g., Actual vs. Budget). If the Variance is less than this Threshold, then a neutral variance color is used (Orange). Otherwise Red (indicating an unfavorable variance) or Green (favorable variance) is used. Use e.g. -200;300 for an absolute threshold or -10%;20% for a relative threshold.

Empty, PopulatedEmpty

Suppress Variance

Allows you to set the conditions for not suppressing the Variance, by using a pick list

SuppressNoBaseOrReference

NoSuppress, SuppressNoBase,

SuppressNoReference

SuppressNoBaseOrReference
Insert Data Label in ChartWhen this attribute is set to yes, the data label will be displayed next to the respective bar or lineNo, YesNo