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Title: Vertical bar in Chart
Post by: Sunchaser on 05 Jul 2012 12:48:58 PM
Dear all,

On Cognos report studio 8.4:
In a chart with the X axis based on dates, is it possible to display a vertical line for the date which is the current date ? (or current month, whatever)
So, a line that would go verticaly from the min value to the max value.
Is there any "standard" functionality ?

Thanks,
Best regards,
Vinc.
Title: Re: Vertical bar in Chart
Post by: charon on 05 Jul 2012 03:49:43 PM
hi sun,

im no expert on RS 8.4, but as far as i know there is no standart functionality. thats why, in cognos 10 ibm put much effort into the new chart engine and the new chart (and axis display) options...
but il ask tomorrow a friend of mine, hes working on cognos since 7..if he has an idea il post it :)
cheerz :P
Title: Re: Vertical bar in Chart
Post by: Sunchaser on 05 Jul 2012 04:22:59 PM
Hi charon,

Thanks for your effort, and thanks in advance if you have any hint from your friend.

Regards,
Vinc.
Title: Re: Vertical bar in Chart
Post by: pricter on 06 Jul 2012 07:20:47 AM
Try using a Baseline ( in the properties of the chart) and then option "Member Value"
Title: Re: Vertical bar in Chart
Post by: Sunchaser on 06 Jul 2012 05:39:39 PM
Dear Pricter,

Your idea is perfect.
I have managed to get the exact result expected corresponding to "my situation".

Thanks very much,
Best regards.
Vinc.
Title: Re: Vertical bar in Chart
Post by: pricter on 09 Jul 2012 07:27:51 AM
I am glad that I helped you
Title: Re: Vertical bar in Chart
Post by: charon on 12 Jul 2012 02:50:02 AM
Glad, you received help already...my collegue knew this one too btw...good for us, ive learned sth new as well :D
cheerz :P