When you want to summarize data in a visual format, use the Chart data region. Charts enable you to present large volumes of aggregated information at a glance. It is important to carefully prepare and understand your data before you create a chart, as this will help you design your charts quickly and efficiently.
The following illustration shows many of the different elements used in the chart.
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Preparing Data for Display in a Chart Data Region
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Describes considerations for changing or preparing the underlying dataset before displaying data on a chart.
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Chart Types
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Describes all of the chart types and sub-types available in Reporting Services, including considerations and best practices for using various chart types.
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Adding Data to a Chart Data Region
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Describes how to add data fields to the series and category groups on a chart.
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Displaying a Series with Multiple Data Ranges on a Chart
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Describes how to add scale breaks to a series that contains more than one range of data.
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Displaying Multiple Series on a Chart
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Describes several methods of showing multiple series on the same chart, including combining chart types, using the secondary axis, specifying different chart types and using multiple chart areas.
Tasks
How to: Add a Chart to a Report
Concepts
Formatting a Chart
Adding Other Report Items
Adding Interactive Features (Reporting Services)
Linking Multiple Data Regions to the Same Dataset
Nesting Data Regions
Help and Information
Getting SQL Server 2008 Assistance