Chapter 5

Graphs

Introduction

Many of the modules have the capability to display graphs or charts as one of the output options. Some of the modules have more than one graph associated with them. For example, as shown in the figure above four different project management graphs are available. The graph to be displayed is chosen using the tab. There are several options that you have when a graph appears and in this chapter we explain those options.

When a graph is opened two things will occur. The first is that the graph will be displayed covering the entire area below the extra data; the second is that some of the menu options will change or execute differently.

File Saving

The file save option both under File on the main menu and on the toolbar will now save the (active) graph rather than saving the file. The file may still be saved by using File, Save as or by going to a results window other than the graph window.

Print

Print now will print the graph rather than presenting the general print setup screen. The print graph options are shown below. The graph can be printed in two sizes, and printed as either portrait (8.5 by 11) or landscape (11 by 8.5). Small graphs can be printed at the top or bottom of the page. Thus, there is slightly more customization of graph printing available through this method rather than when printing the graphs as part of the output as described in the last chapter.

Colors & Font

The foreground colors and the background colors may be changed by using the tools on the format toolbar . Changing the font name on the toolbar will change the font for the headings and labels in the graphs. Clicking on bold on the toolbar will change the font in the graphs to bold.