What is area chart in SAP BI-RA-CR - Crystal Reports?

SAP Term: area chart

• Component: BI-RA-CR

• Component Name: Crystal Reports

• Description: A chart with vertical and horizontal axes where each point along the horizontal axis represents a data point. The actual values for each datapoint are plotted against the vertical axis. For each series, colored areas are created by connecting the plotted points agains the horizontalaxis. This chart is useful to emphasize a trend line such as stock prices or revenue history. Similar to stacked area charts.

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• Key Concepts: 
  An area chart is a type of chart used in Business Intelligence (BI) and Crystal Reports (CR) components of SAP. It is a two-dimensional chart that displays data as a series of points connected by lines. The area between the points and the x-axis is filled with color, creating a “stacked” effect. This type of chart is useful for visualizing trends over time or comparing different categories of data. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To create an area chart in SAP BI-RA-CR Crystal Reports, select the “Area Chart” option from the Chart Type dropdown menu. Then, select the data fields you want to include in the chart. You can also customize the appearance of the chart by changing the colors, line styles, and other settings. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an area chart in SAP BI-RA-CR Crystal Reports, it is important to consider how many data points you want to include in the chart. Too many data points can make the chart difficult to read, while too few can make it difficult to identify trends or patterns. Additionally, be sure to choose colors that are easy to distinguish from one another. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on creating area charts in SAP BI-RA-CR Crystal Reports, refer to the official documentation available on SAP’s website. Additionally, there are many tutorials available online that provide step-by-step instructions for creating area charts in SAP BI-RA-CR Crystal Reports.