To add a Multi-Chart Canvas to a dashboard or storyboard, use the same steps you would with any normal single chart report.
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Any chart created during the Charts step of the report builder can be added to a Multi-Chart canvas. To add a chart to the canvas:
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Images can be added to the canvas to add context to the data shown.
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To add an image to the canvas:
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Text can be added to the canvas to add context, heading, or notes related to the data shown in charts. To add text to the canvas:
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Rectangles can be added to the canvas for use around or behind other widgets. To add a rectangle to the canvas:
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Icons can be used to add context and draw attention to data displayed in charts. To add an icon to the canvas:
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Note: icons will not appear in exports or emailed versions of the multi-chart canvas.
In order to resize a chart or widget added to the Multi-Chart Canvas, simply drag the bottom-right corner of the component to the desired size.
In order to reposition a chart or widget added to the Multi-Chart Canvas, simply click and drag the component to the required area of the canvas.
The order of items displayed on the canvas can be changed by sending some items to the back and others to the front. Click the Send to Back icon on an item you wish to be displayed underneath another.
The order of items displayed on the canvas can be changed by sending some items to the back and others to the front. Click the Bring to Front icon on an item you wish to be displayed on top of another.
Once added to the canvas, charts and widgets can be deleted if they are no longer required. Click on the Delete icon to remove an item from the canvas.
Once all the required content has been added to, and positioned on the canvas you have the option to shrink the canvas size to fit the components. This removes any empty space around the edges of the canvas.
Once all the required content has been added to the canvas and any sizing and position adjustments have been made, the canvas should be activated.
In order to edit an active canvas, the edit button will need to be clicked.
When the canvas is being resized by the user guides are displayed to show the standard dashboard and storyboard boundaries. This gives the user an idea of the sizing in relation to where the canvas will be finally displayed.