A chart uses data in each of the following areas: Data Fields, Categories and Series. Each one deals with chart data in a different way, therefore only certain data types can be used in each area.
Chart Data Types
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Numerical Attribute | Can be used in data fields, categories and series. |
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Text Attribute | Can be used in categories and series. |
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Boolean Attribute | Can be used in categories and series. |
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Date Attribute | Can be used in categories and series. |
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Aggregate Numeric Attribute | Can only be used in data fields. |
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Date Variation Attribute | Cannot be used in charts. |
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Tip: If you drag an attribute or entity onto a chart area where it is not supported, a red X icon appears. |
For information on using data in each of these areas, see the following topics:
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