Options for Charts that Use Data Layout Settings

The chart options control the size and positioning of lines, bars, and columns. Only the relevant options appear for each chart type that uses data layout options.

Chart Type tab Options for Data Layout Settings
Field Applicable for Description
Bar Width Column

Bar

Column Line and Scatter

The thickness of the bar or column in pixels.
Bar Overlap Column

Bar

Column Line and Scatter

Defines how bars and columns from different series overlap each other in any type of overlap chart.
Plot Shape Line

Area

Scatter

Column Line and Scatter

This is the shape of data markers on the dashboard. Available shapes are — square, circle, triangle, cross and diamond.
Plot Shape Dimension Line

Area

Scatter

Column Line and Scatter

It defines the size of the Plot Shape on the chart.
Line Thickness Line

Area

Column Line and Scatter

It is the thickness of the line in Line and Area charts. Keep the line thin for a better rendering of plot shapes.
Fill Opacity Area Fill Opacity makes the plotted area opaque.