Adding a Constant Line to a Bar Chart

The Chart Wizard allows you to add one or more static constant lines to the chart. This provides a quick visual so the report consumer can identify if goals or thresholds are being met or exceeded. In the example below, a constant line that represents the goals for the first quarter has been added to the chart.

To add a constant line to a bar chart:

1. Open a report in the designer (not shown, see Editing a Report with Report Designer).
2. Click on the chart tag.
3. Click the Run Designer link. The Chart Designer dialog opens.
4. Chart Structure tree on the left and expand the Diagram section.
5. Expand the axis to which you would like to add the constant lines. In this example, the y‑axis is selected.
6. Click Constant lines and then click the (+) icon. A new constant line is created and named "Constant Line 1" by default and added below.
7. In the Properties panel, the new constant line is selected. Make changes (e.g., name, visibility, color) to the properties as required. Your modifications are displayed in the chart preview area.
8. Click the Ok button to apply your changes to the chart.