1. Purpose
The Station Group Chart Settings page in GeoSens allows administrators to configure how time-series data for station group types (e.g. XYZ, STML, TFCV) are visualized across projects.
Using this module, you can:
Select predefined chart templates per station group type.
Customize axis labels, formatting, units, and title visibility.
Manage display elements like legend position and plot order.
⚠️ Note: Chart settings are applied per station group and do not override individual instrument series settings. These settings apply at the group level for project-wide consistency.
2. Navigation
Log in to GeoSens.
In the left-hand menu expand Station-Group → click Chart Settings.
4. Interface Overview
The Station Group Chart Settings screen is divided into three main panels:
A. Project Chart Settings Grid (Main Panel)
Column | Description |
Station Chart Settings | The name of the chart configuration (e.g., “TFCV Lateral Displacement vs Time”). |
Project Station Group | The specific group of instruments associated with the project. |
Chart Title | The title that will appear on the chart. |
Common Axis Title | Axis name for the shared X-axis (e.g., “Date-Time”). |
Common Axis Data Format | The format string for axis values (e.g., |
Common Axis Data Unit | Optional unit for X-axis data (e.g., “days”, “hr”, etc). |
You may click the ✓ checkbox to select a row for further editing on the right-hand configuration panel.
B. Chart Series Grid (Bottom Tab)
After selecting a row in the Project Chart Settings, the lower panel shows its Station Group Chart Series, i.e., how each Y-axis data series is visualized.
Column | Description |
Title | Label shown in the chart legend (e.g., “Lateral Displacement”). |
Type | Visualization type (e.g., Line, Area). |
Series Column | The associated data column in the station data (e.g., “LateralDisplacement”). |
Data Format | Format of Y-axis values (e.g., 0.000 for 3 decimal points). |
Show Title | ✓ to display the title on the chart. |
Show Legend | ✓ to include this series in the chart legend. |
C. Right-Side Edit Panel (Chart Configuration Panel)
Once a chart setting is selected, its configuration appears in the right-hand side panel:
Field | Description |
Station Chart Settings Id | System-generated ID (read-only). |
Chart Series Id | Internal ID of the associated series (read-only). |
Station Chart Settings | Title of the selected chart setting (not editable). |
Project Station Group | The station group associated with this chart (not editable). |
Chart Title | The display name of the chart. Editable. |
Common Axis Title | The label for the X-axis (typically “Date-Time”). |
Show Axis Title | ✓ to show the axis label on the chart. |
Is Vertical | ✓ if the axis should be rotated vertically. Typically used for Y-axes. |
Common Axis Data Format | Formatting for X-axis values (e.g., |
Common Axis Data Unit | (Optional) Unit name (e.g., “hr”, “days”). |
Label Size | Font size for axis/legend labels (default: 10). |
Legend Position | Dropdown selection for legend placement (e.g., Bottom - Center, Right - Top). |
Unit Major / Minor | Reserved for tick scaling (currently not widely used). |
Logarithmic Scale | Input field for enabling logarithmic scaling on the axis (optional). |
Vertical Cross | Reference value for crosshair rendering (optional). |
Plot Order Index | Sequence index for rendering this chart when multiple charts exist. |
6. Example Configuration Walkthrough
Here’s an example configuration for the chart:
Setting | Value |
Station Chart Settings | TFCV Lateral Displacement (mm) vs Time |
Project Station Group | In-Tunnel MC01A Ch070 Array |
Chart Title | TFCV Lateral Displacement (mm) vs Time |
Common Axis Title | Date-Time |
Common Axis Format | dd-MM-yyyy |
Legend Position | Bottom - Center |
Label Size | 10 |
Plot Order Index | 1 |
Series Column | LateralDisplacement |
Type | Line |
Data Format | 0.000 |
Show Title / Legend | ✓ |
7. Best Practices
Best Practice | Why It Matters |
Use descriptive Chart Titles | Helps stakeholders understand the metric (e.g., “XYZ 2D Displacement”). |
Keep axis formats consistent | Use |
Reserve Is Vertical for Y-axis charts | Prevents formatting issues when used incorrectly on time-based X-axis. |
Use Legend Position: Bottom - Center | Maintains consistency across projects unless a different layout is needed. |
Set Plot Order Index explicitly | Ensures charts appear in logical sequence in dashboards and PDFs. |
Tip | Explanation |
Chart Titles with Units | Use clear and descriptive titles, e.g. “Settlement (mm) vs Time”. |
Standardized Axis Format | Keep |
Legend Placement | Use “Bottom - Center” or “Right - Top” for clarity, depending on chart size. |
Show Titles Where Needed | ✓ Show Title for presentation reports or printed charts. |
Use Plot Order Index | Helps in defining sequence when multiple charts are auto-rendered. |