Convert Charts From One Type to Another

This procedure applies to converting charts from one type (for example, a bar chart) to another type (for example, a line chart). It also applies to converting charts from the legacy Report Studio charts to the current default charts.

When you convert a chart to a new chart type, IBM® Cognos® Workspace Advanced keeps the properties from the existing chart if they exist in the new chart type. For example, if you convert a donut chart to a bar chart, Cognos Workspace Advanced maps your chart palette to the new chart, but does not map the hole size, because the hole size property does not exist in a bar chart.

Note: Cognos Workspace Advanced converts legacy charts to the current default chart technology unless you select the Use legacy chart authoring option.

Procedure

  1. Right-click a chart and click Convert Chart.
  2. Select a new chart type, and click OK.