1. Introduction
Axis Scale Settings in Charts and Reports
Setting the scale of axes helps control how data is displayed in charts and reports. It defines the range of values, making trends easier to see and comparisons more accurate.
Where Axis Scale Can Be Applied
Axis scale settings can be applied to Chart & Report Pages, and Report Charts at different levels:
For each instrument, by instrument type, or across all instruments.
For each station-group, by station-group type, or across all station-groups.
2. To specify Scale of Axes for a certain Instrument Type
Use scenario: If instruments inside one instrument type have similar data patterns (Y-axis), setting a default Y-axis range can be convenient.
To access the page: Click on the left-top corner setting bar, click on 'Project Items and Elements', and click on 'Property Type and Codes' to enter the page.
To filter out the required instrument type: click on the filter icon next to column 'Instrument type', and type to choose the required instrument type.
To filter out the corresponding scale chart parameters: Use the filter icon next to column 'Property type', and type 'chart' to choose CHART and REPORT_CHART, in order to filter out those charting settings.
To set default scale value: On the top-right corner, click on 'Edit Grid' to enter inline editing mode, where users can make changes directly in cells.
The column fields are introduced below:
Instrument Type: Specifies the type of instrument the property applies to.
Referred Table: Indicates the source table where the property is defined or referenced.
Property Type: Describes the nature or classification of the property (e.g., CHART, BASE, etc).
Property Code: A unique identifier or shorthand for the property, defined by system.
Property Title: The full name of the property to be displayed.
Default Value: The initial or standard value assigned to the property.
Data Type: Defines the format of the property's value (e.g., integer, string).
Notes: Additional information or comments about the property.
Target to the property code that named like 'ChartYAxisMin', and click to make changes in the default value cells, in order to adjust the axes scale. Click on 'Save' to save all the changes.
NOTE: Each property code for Chart is defined based on above principles. If extra property type & code is required, please contact IDD Tech Support.
Example to define chart Y-axis range for Survey Settlement Point (SSP)
ChartYAxisMax = Y-Axis Scale Max value
ChartYAxisMin = Y-Axis Scale Min value
The chart Y-axis on Settlement data will show range 10mm to 30mm by default.
Example to define Report Chart Y-axis range for Survey Settlement Point (SSP)
The report Y-axis on Settlement data will show range 10mm to 30mm by default.
NOTE: If the data table is empty, it means the instruments property type codes haven't been imported yet.
Please use the importing function bar at the top of the page:
Select desired instrument type
Select InstruRevParam
Select 'Add Missing' to check and add any missing property codes
Click 'Import Properties' to bring all property codes.
Follow the steps mentioned early in this chapter to configure default values.
3. To specify Scale of Axes for one single Instrument
Use scenario: Configure the chart to properly display the data range of a specific instrument on the Y-axis.
To access the page: Click on the left-top corner setting bar, click on 'Instrument' tab, and click on 'Instrument' to enter the page.
To filter out the specific one instrument: use the filter section at the top of the page, use instrument type and instrument search bar to filter out and select the specific instrument. Click 'Load' button to load the data.
To enter the chart parameter panel: at the bottom of the page in 'Instruments REV' section, different instrument revisions will show in the table.
Tick one corresponding REV record, and click 'Extra' button at the right side function bar.
Click 'PARAMETER' Tab at the top of the panel.
To filter out CHART property for editing: Use the filter icon next to column 'Property type', and type 'chart' to choose CHART and REPORT_CHART, in order to filter out those charting settings.
To set default scale value: On the top-right corner, click on 'Edit Grid' to enter inline editing mode, where users can make changes directly in cells.
The column fields are introduced below:
Param Type: Describes the nature or classification of the property (e.g., CHART, BASE, etc).
Param Code: A unique identifier or shorthand for the property, defined by system.
Param Name: The full name of the property to be displayed.
Param Value: The initial or standard value assigned to the property.
Param Text Value: The text value to be shown if necessary.
Notes: Additional information or comments about the property.
Target to the param code that named like 'ChartYAxisMin', and click to make changes in the param value cells, in order to adjust the axes scale. Click on 'Save' to save all the changes.
NOTE: Each property chart code is defined based on above principles. If extra property row & code is required, please contact global administrator.
Example to define chart Y-axis range for SMP_643 revision No.3
ChartYAxisMax = Y-Axis Scale Max value
ChartYAxisMin = Y-Axis Scale Min value
The chart Y-axis on Settlement data will show range 10mm to 30mm by default, for this specific instrument and specific revision.
Example to define Report Chart Y-axis range for SMP_643 revision No.3
The report Y-axis on Settlement data will show range 10mm to 30mm by default, for this specific instrument and specific revision.
NOTE: If the data table is empty, it means the instruments revision property - parameters haven't been imported yet.
Please use the importing function bar at the top of the page:
Desired instrument type has been selected.
Specific instrument name has been selected.
Select 'Add Missing' to check and add any missing revision property paramters.
Click 'Update' to bring all property parameters.
Follow the steps mentioned early in this chapter to configure default values.
4. To specify Scale of Axes for a Station-Group Type
Use scenario: If station-groups inside one station-group type has similar data patterns (Y-axis), setting a default Y-axis range is convenient.
To access the page: Click on the left-top corner setting bar, click on 'Project Items and Elements', and click on 'Property Type and Codes' to enter the page.
To access Station-Group section: At the bottom of the page, click to expand the section 'Station-Group Property Type Code'
To filter out the required Station-Group type: click on the filter icon next to column 'Station-Group type', and type to choose the required Station-Group type.
To filter out the corresponding scale chart parameters: Use the filter icon next to column 'Property type', and type 'chart' to choose CHART and REPORT_CHART, in order to filter out those charting settings.
To set default scale value: On the top-right corner, click on 'Edit Grid' to enter inline editing mode, where users can make changes directly in cells.
The column fields are introduced below:
Station-Group Type: Specifies the type of the station group the property applies to.
Referred Table: Indicates the source table where the property is defined or referenced.
Property Type: Describes the kind or role of the property (e.g., configuration, setting).
Property Code: A unique identifier used to reference the property programmatically.
Property Title: The descriptive name of the property shown in the interface or report.
Default Value: The initial or default value assigned to the property.
Data Type: Defines the format of the property's value (e.g., number, text, boolean).
Notes: Additional comments or explanations about the property.
Target to the property code that named like 'ChartYAxisMaxDiffSettlement' and click to make changes in the default value cells, in order to adjust the axes scale. Click on 'Save' to save all the changes.
Example to define chart Y-axis range for Differential Settlement (DS) - Differential Settlement data
ChartYAxisMaxDiffSettlement = Scale Max Value to control Chart Y-axis for MaxDiffSettlement data.
The chart Y-axis on Differential Settlement data will show range 0mm to 45mm by default, for DS Station Group Type.
Example to define chart Y-axis range for Differential Settlement (DS) - Settlement P1 data
The chart Y-axis on Differential Settlement data will show range 0mm to 45mm by default, for DS Station Group Type.
NOTE: If the data table is empty, it means the station-group property type codes haven't been imported yet.
Please use the importing function bar at the top of the page:
Select desired station-group type
Select StationRevParam
Select 'Add Missing' to check and add any missing property codes
Click 'Import Properties' to bring all property codes.
Follow the steps mentioned early in this chapter to configure default values.
5. To specify Scale of Axes for a single Station-Group
Use scenario: Configure the chart to properly display the data range of a specific station group on the Y-axis.
To access the page: Click on the left-top corner setting bar, click on 'Station Group', and click on 'Grouping' to enter the page.
To filter out the required station-group type: click on the filter icon next to column 'station-group type', and type to choose the required station-group type.
To filter out the specific station group: click on the filter icon next to column 'Station-Group Name', and type to choose the required station-group name.
To enter the Parameter Panel: tick to select the filtered station-group row, and click on the top right 'Extra' icon to enter the parameter panel.
To filter out the corresponding scale chart parameters: Use the filter icon next to column 'Param type', and type 'chart' to choose CHART and REPORT_CHART, in order to filter out those charting settings.
To set default scale value: On the top-right corner, click on 'Edit Grid' to enter inline editing mode, where users can make changes directly in cells.
The column fields are introduced below:
Param Type: Describes the nature or classification of the property (e.g., CHART, BASE, etc).
Param Code: A unique identifier or shorthand for the property, defined by system.
Param Name: The full name of the property to be displayed.
Param Value: The initial or standard value assigned to the property.
Notes: Additional information or comments about the property.
Target to the param code that named like 'ChartYAxisMaxDiffSettlement', and click to make changes in the param value cells, in order to adjust the axes scale. Click on 'Save' to save all the changes.
Example to define chart Y-axis range for STM-SN100 3A-3B (DS) - Differential Settlement data
ChartYAxisMaxDiffSettlement = Scale Max Value to control Chart Y-axis for MaxDiffSettlement data.
The chart Y-axis on Differential Settlement data will show range 0mm to 45mm by default, for this particular station group.
Example to define chart Y-axis range for STM-SN100 3A-3B (DS) - Settlement P1 data
The chart Y-axis on Differential Settlement data will show range 0mm to 45mm by default, for this particular station group.
NOTE: If the data table is empty, it means the station group - parameters haven't been imported yet.
Please use the update function bar at the top of the page:
Desired instrument type has been selected.
Specific instrument name has been selected.
Select 'Add Missing' to check and add any missing station group parameters.
Click 'Update' to bring all property parameters.
Follow the steps mentioned early in this chapter to configure default values.
