Graphical output components display summarized data using a familiar
measurement device (Gauge, Cylinder, Thermometer, Sliding Scale, etc.). The
highly graphical nature of these objects makes them ideal candidates for
presenting key indicators. Like data views, graphical output components are
controlled by selection and input components.
Thermometers, Cylinders, Scales, and Gauges are identical in terms of data binding and functionality. They display a summarized value for a single column in a Worksheet Data Block. These output components differ only in appearance.
To add an output component to a Viewsheet, follow the steps below:
1. Drag the desired component from the Component tree into the grid.
2. Drag a column from the Data Block (at the top of the Components tree), and drop it onto the output component. This binds the output component to the Data Block column, so that the component displays a summary of the values in that column.
3. To specify the summarization method, follow these steps:
a. Right-click the component, and select ‘Properties’. This opens the ‘Properties’ dialog box for the component.
b. In the Data tab of the ‘Properties’ dialog box, select a summarization method from the ‘Aggregate’ menu, and click ‘OK’.