Once you have created a bin, you can edit it. This gives you the flexibility of changing the size of the bin or other related parameters. Changes to the bin values appear in real time.
You can edit an existing bin from the Data panel or if you have placed the bin in a bucket, by right-clicking the bin and selecting Edit bin values.
Note: If a bin field is being used in a calculated field or in a filter, you cannot change the bin label type.
In WebFOCUS Designer, bins are used to group numeric values by the increment you specify. This allows you to view large amounts of data across measures or calculated measures, enabling you to analyze trends and identify outliers. Data binning also allows you view your data as part of a larger group, displaying ranges of that data in manageable, visible bins.
Dynamic grouping allows you to create groups of elements based on the field data type that you select. For example, you may have a field with US state names, but no field for US regions. Using the dynamic grouping functionality, you can create groups for different regions for use in a content item without editing the data source. You create one group that combines state name values like Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts into a New England group, states such as New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania into a Mid-Atlantic group, and so on.
With quick transforms, you can easily apply the most commonly used analytical functions to measure fields in your content. This allows you to quickly apply a function to a field as you create content, expanding your options for incorporating aggregated data.
You can use prefix operator aggregation functions to instantly apply a number of different aggregation operations to fields, unlocking significant insight into your data without writing your own calculations.
To apply a prefix operator, right-click a field in a measure bucket in a chart or report, point to Aggregate, and select one of the following options:
You can use the Calculator to perform basic calculations on fields in your data hierarchy. When you create a calculated field, a new, unique field is created. It incorporates all of the data fields and expressions that you added to the calculation.
When you create content, you are not restricted to the fields that exist directly in your data source. You can add calculations to automate summations and other mathematical tasks related to your data fields. You can specify operators, fields, variables, and functions when creating a calculation. If you can generate the information you want from the existing data, you can create a temporary field to evaluate and display it. A temporary field is a field whose value is not stored in the data source, but can be calculated from the data that is there.
Changing the display or output format of fields that have been placed on the canvas or in field containers allows you to control how values in a field are interpreted and the styling that they use when displayed. This feature allows for field display formatting, which is essential for any data-based content design tool.
This content describes how to use the InfoAssist application. It is intended for users that need to create, modify, and run reports.
You can use headers and footers to add key information, such as the purpose of your chart or report and the audience for whom it is intended.
You can add multiple lines of information into the heading and footing areas, and apply different styling options to different sections of the heading or footing. This accommodates thorough explanations and additional information, while offering the most readable presentation.
