Chart Designer
Purpose
The SAP Chart Designer is a tool that enables you to influence the properties – that is, the graphical elements – of a business graphic, such as chart type, size, layout, color, and shading.
The features of the Chart Designer, along with all the properties that you can edit and modify, are described under SAP NetWeaver → Application Platform (SAP Web Application Server) → ABAP Technology → UI Technology → Frontend Services.
Structure of the Chart Designer
The Chart Designer is divided into three areas:
·
The graphics
preview
The area on the left-hand side in which the business graphic is displayed.
This area is used to display a preview of the Customizing settings. Changes to
these settings are displayed immediately in the graphics preview, which lets
you implement necessary changes in the business graphic display
instantly.
·
Overview of
graphical elements
The area in the upper-right side that contains the list of graphical elements.
For a detailed description and list of all graphical elements, see SAP NetWeaver → Application Platform (SAP Web Application Server) → ABAP Technology → UI Technology → Frontend Services.
Each graphical element, in turn, has one or more properties. To
change a property, select a chart element either from the chart window or by
name in the chart element window. The properties of the chart element are then
displayed, and you can edit and change the values of the properties.
·
The property
list
The properties are listed in the area below the graphical elements. To change
a property, select a graphical element either with the mouse in the graphics
preview or from the overview of graphical elements. The properties of the
graphical element are then displayed. You can change the values of these
properties.
Calling the Chart Designer
You can call the Chart Designer in the outline window, using the context menu on the BusinessGraphics UI element. For information about the exact procedure, see Calling the Chart Designer and Modifying a Business Graphic.