Widget toolbar
The analysis or chart widgets share the same toolbar.
This table describes the functions of the widget toolbar:
Icon | Description |
---|---|
Select and search for elements for each hierarchy. | |
Edit the properties of the widget. You can also edit the actions for manipulating data. | |
Edit actions which are used for external manipulations of the widget. |
The actions that are available from the toolbar are grouped in these categories:
Filter
Select and adjust elements for filter hierarchies.
See Select element.
Note: For advanced manipulation
with filters, use the Change Data action.
Edit
Refine your widget. You can modify your element selection and adjust the data that is displayed.
Note: The specific options that
are available depend on the type of chart or analysis that was selected. Available
actions are described in the chart topics of Pick your chart.
- Show Data: Display the
data table.
See Show data.
- Show Chart / Show
Analysis: Display the chart or analysis, respectively. After you
select Show Data, you can switch back to your chart or analysis.
Note: This option is only available for the Show Data mode.
- Zero Suppression: Enable
zero suppression on rows and columns or on categories and series, depending on
the type of analysis.
See Zero suppression.
- Properties: Edit the
widget title and description. For some types of widgets, additional properties
are listed. To update the title, click the button that is located to the left
of the widget title.
See Properties in Self-Service wizard.
- Change Categories: Modify the elements of categories of your analysis. To select a different hierarchy, use the option.
- Change Series: Modify the selected elements of series. You can select elements, children of a particular element, or Level that you want to display. To select a different hierarchy, use the option.
- Change Data: Change the data source, select different hierarchies for categories and series, adjust the selected elements, and modify filters.
- Swap Chart Axes: Exchange the axes. This means that you can swap the horizontal and vertical axes of your widget.
- Change Chart Type: Change the visualization of your data.
Options
Displays options for all widget types:
- Explore Data: Start
exploring your data with ad-hoc analysis.
See Explore your data.
Note: After you select to explore your data, you cannot return to your previous analysis or chart. - Add to Favorites: Add the widget to your list of favorites.
- Export to PDF: View or save the widget in PDF format.
- Export to Excel: View or
save the data in Excel format. Values are exported, but the formulas from which
they are derived are not.
Note: This option is only available for the Show Data mode of your widget, Complexity analysis, and ad-hoc analysis.