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 to add group trend objects to a report.

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 Trend object now displays in the Group(s) section in the Design canvas.
Click the Trend object just placed in the Group(s) section of the canvas.
Result: The Properties dialog for the Trend object is displayed in the Design panel located on the right side of the window

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

The following table provides descriptions for the Trend property settings available for reports:

Property	Description	Grouping
Group Data Member	Determines the data model used for the group trend. NOTE: All controls inside the Group section have to be from this Data Model parent or child nodes.	Data
Group Data Field	Determines the field or expression used to generate the trend value. Choices are: Parent or child nodes of the selected data member Expressions can be used to define the group trend value	Data
Value Data Member	Determines the data model used for the group trend value. NOTE: All controls inside the Value section have to be from this Data Model parent or child nodes.	Data
Value	Determines the value to be calculated for the group trend. Choices are: Parent or child nodes of the selected data member Expressions can be used to define the group trend value	Data
Label	The data value name. Choices are: Expressions can be used to define the Group display value.	Data
Translate Label	Determines if the label will be translated when a report is run by a user. NOTE: Translations must exist in the Translation File in order for this property to work. Choices are: Yes No Expressions can be used to define the Translation Label value	Data
Width	Determines the width of the trend image. Enter the width or use expressions to set the width based on a condition.	Appearance
Marker Type	Determines the marker for values in the trend. Choices are: None Diamond Circle Cross Square Triangle	Appearance
Theme	The following themes can be applied to each trend: Choices are: Light Blue Blue Black	Appearance