Adding Group Trend Objects

Data groups can have a unique graphical image assigned to show a trend, such as Cost or Quantities.

Example of Report Grouping Trend by Cost

Follow the steps below add group trend objects to a report.

1. Access the SmartInsight Designer.
2. Open an existing report or create a new report.
3. Drag and drop the Trend object from the Design tab located on the right side of the window, to the desired location in the Group(s) section of the Design canvas.
   Result: The Group Trend object now displays in the Group(s) section in the Design canvas.
4. Click the Trend object just placed in the Group(s) section of the canvas.
   Result: The Properties dialog for the Group Trend object is displayed in the Design panel located on the right side of the window

5. Click the drop down arrow in the GroupDataMember field and select the applicable option to setup the Trend option.
   Result: The GroupDataMember field displays the selected option.
6. Click the drop down arrow in the GroupDataField field, and select applicable option.
7. Click the drop down arrow in the ValueDataMember field, and select applicable option
8. Click the drop down arrow in the Value field, and select applicable option.
9. Click the drop down arrows for the Appearance properties, and select applicable options.
10. Set any other applicable properties.
    
11. Save the report by selecting Report > Save from the main menu.
    

See Also

Layout and Data Properties

Basic Report Designer Functions

Report Design Layouts