Trend

Trend visualizations should be used for datasets that have a sequential, numeric x-field that is not time. Some examples are function graphs, rpm/torque curves, supply/demand relationships, and elevation or heart rate plots along a race course (with x as distance or duration from start).

For example, you could represent engine power and torque versus speed where speed is plotted on the x-axis and power and torque are plotted on the y-axes:

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Trend visualizations support all visual styles and options available in the time series visualization with these exceptions:

• No annotations or time regions
• No shared cursor/crosshair
• No multi-timezone x-axis
• No ability to change the dashboard time range using drag-selection

Configuration options

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Panel options

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X axis options

In the X field option, select a field that contains increasing numeric values.

Tooltip options

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Legend options

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Graph styles options

The options under the Graph styles section let you control the general appearance of the graph, excluding color.

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Axis options

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Standard options

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Data links and actions

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Value mappings

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Thresholds

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Field overrides

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