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Display data in a bar chart |
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Display data in a bar chart |
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Problem: I want to display scores in a bar chart as shown in the following. The bar chart must be updated according to the data values in the database dynamically.
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You can use external modules such as graphical plug-ins from Wave in Motions. If you don't have any graphical plug-in, the easiest way to display data in a bar chart or a histogram is to specify the width of the GIF file (bars) using the data value:
- In PhotoShop or any graphing program, create a 20X20 (pixel) GIF file, fill it with your desired color.
- In the record_detail page, in which the data are shown, create a table and place the GIF file in the proper row.
- In each image tag for the GIF file, substitute the width of each GIF file with the FMP field value, as shown in the following:
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