Chart legends in ClearPoint are used to identify the different data series in a chart. They can be displayed above, below, or to either side of the chart, also chart legends can be enabled or disabled.
Managing chart legends
Adding or Removing the Legend
Select Scorecards & Elements from the Control Panel
Choose Manage Elements
Open Measures
Select the Measure you are going to be working with, in this example, ‘Revenue’.
Double-click on the Chart field to edit
You can set the chart legend to display by selecting Enabled under Show Legend
Under Chart Title enter the legend, for example, ‘Variance’.
Set the position of the legend under Select Legend Position
Click the Refresh Preview to see a preview of your changes
Once you are done with your changes, click Save
Using the Legend to Dynamically Hide Series
Select Scorecards & Elements from the Control Panel
Choose Manage Elements
Open Measures
Select the Measure you are going to be working with, in this example, ‘Revenue’.
Click on the Series Title in the legend to toggle it on and off
Formatting Y-axis
ClearPoint charts have default Y-axis settings based on the series that are plotted on that chart. If this doesn’t look exactly how you want it, no problem. You have the option to format it until it looks just right.
Select Scorecards & Elements from the Control Panel
Choose Manage Elements
Open Measures
Select the Measure you are going to be working with, in this example, ‘Revenue’.
Double-click on the Chart field to edit
Navigate to the Chart Axis Format tab
You can add a Y-Axis Title
Enter a Y-Axis Min Value or Max Value. If left blank, ClearPoint will calculate this for you.
By default, the Y-Axis Format will use whatever number format your series is using. Alternatively, you can select a different number format to apply, ignoring the number format(s) of your series.
Click Refresh Preview you see a preview of your changes
Once you are done with your changes, click Save
Charting on a second Y-axis
ClearPoint charts have the ability to map series on a second Y-axis, which provides a manageable way to track series with different units of measurement on the same chart.
Select Scorecards & Elements from the Control Panel
Choose Manage Elements
Open Measures
Select the Measure you are going to be working with, in this example, ‘Revenue’.
Double-click on the Chart field to edit
Navigate to the Chart Series tab
Click on the edit Pencil icon next to the Series you wish to edit
Mark the checkbox next to Second Axis and click Save
Click Refresh Preview to see a preview of your changes
Once you are done with your changes, click Save
