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Generating charts

Using the "My Dashboards" function, you can create and edit line, bar, indicator and Gantt charts as well as table overviews.

Icons and buttons

Parameter		Description
		The "+" icon opens the menu to create a chart.
		The "Gear wheel" icon opens the menu for graphic chart layout and tab editing: Grid Options More information on grid options is provided in Chapter: Editing charts Tabs More information on the tabs is provided in Chapter: Editing tabs
Chart type
	Line charts	The "Line Charts" icon opens all available line charts.
		Line chart	Opens the menu for creating a line chart.

		Line dot chart	Opens the menu for creating a line dot chart.

		Scatter line chart	Opens the menu for creating a scatter line chart.

		Filled line chart	Opens the menu for creating a filled line chart.

	Bar chart	Opens the menu for creating a bar chart.

	Indicator Charts	The "Indicator Charts" icon opens all available indicator charts.
		Indicator chart	Opens the menu for creating an indicator chart.

		Gauge chart	Opens the menu for creating a gauge chart.

	Table view	Opens the menu for creating a table overview.

	Gantt chart	Opens the menu for creating a Gantt chart.

Parameters and functions
New Chart
Asset		Displays the asset selected in the machine overview. More information is provided in Chapters: Machine overview Asset Manager
Aspect		Opens the drop-down list with the predefined aspects. More information is provided in Chapter:Aspects
Variables		Opens the drop-down list with the predefined variables. More information is provided in Chapter: Configuring variables
Add ...		Confirms and supplements the selected aspects and variables.
Create a New KPI		Opens the menu for creating a new KPI: KPI name Operators: + - ÷ x Variable or value Create Number of variables per KPI: For Line Charts, Line Dot Charts, Scatter Line Charts and Bar Charts, you can select seven KPI variables for each chart. For Filled Line Charts, Indicator Charts, Gauge Charts, Gantt Charts and Table Views, you can select one KPI variable for each chart.
		Deletes the selected parameter. The respective check box must be deactivated.
		Adds a new value range or task to filled line charts, gauge charts and Gantt charts.
		Deletes the value ranges or tasks in filled line charts, gauge charts and Gantt charts.
Date Time Range
		Opens the calendar function to define a time period. You can select a time period of up to 90 days. More information on the calendar is provided in Chapter: Using the calendar function
Chart name (optional)		Provides the option of entering a chart name.

Procedure

In the "My Dashboards" window, click on the "+" icon in the upper left-hand part of the window.
Additional editing icons are displayed.
Click the desired chart type to create a new chart.
The window to select aspects and variables opens.
The name of the asset that you selected is automatically displayed in the "Asset" field.
- Select the required entry from the "Aspect" drop-down list.
- Select the required options from the "Variables" drop-down list.
- Click on "Add".
The selection is displayed.

Activate the required check box and click the "Next" button.
The following window opens for the "Filled Line Chart":
- Click the "+" icon to create a new value range.
- Click in the Color input field to select a color.
- Click on "Next".
The following window opens for the "Gauge Chart":
- Click the "+" icon to create a new value range.
- Click in the Color input field to select a color.
- Click on "Next".
The following window opens for the "Gantt Chart":
- Enter a value and a machine name.
- Click the "+" icon to enter another value and machine name.
- Click on "Next".
The "Date Time Range" window opens.
- To open the calendar, click on the time range display.
- Select a time period, and then click on "OK".
- You can optionally enter a chart name in the "Chart Name" text box.
To return to the "My Dashboards" window, click on "Save" in the lower right part of the window.