Defining a connection between the chart and the data deck

This task defines a connection between the pie chart and the data deck. The connection will create an active report variable that will be used to update the chart title. The title is described in the next topic.

Procedure

  1. In the pie chart, click the Create a New Connection icon Create a new connection icon..
  2. Specify the following information:
    1. In the Target Control list, click Data Deck1.
    2. Ensure that Select appears in the Behavior list.
    3. Ensure that Product line appears in the Data Item list for both the source and target controls.
  3. Optional: In the Active Report Variable box, change the default name of the variable that will be created when the connection is defined to a more meaningful name.
  4. Set Camping Equipment as the default value for the variable by doing the following:
    1. In the Active Report Variable box, click Set Default Value(s).
    2. In the Values box, double-click Camping Equipment and then click OK.
  5. Click Connect.
Parent topic: Example - Sales analysis active report