DB2 graphic QMF Version 8

Layout Wizard

The Layout Wizard helps you build complex visuals in a four step process:

  1. Step 1

    From the Layout Wizard Step 1 window, select the type of layout that you want to use for your data. The types of layouts are listed in the Category list box. Each layout Category has several different styles. The styles that are available for the category are listed in the Styles list box. You can choose from the following: categories:

  2. Click Next. The Layout Wizard Step 2 window opens.
  3. Step 2

    From the Layouts Wizards Step 2 window you specify the dimensions of the layout that you have selected. You must specify the width of the layout in the Width field, and the height in the Height field. If you are creating a pie chart you specify the Radius. Optionally you can specify a title in the Title field.

  4. Click Next. The Layout Wizard Step 3 window opens.
  5. Step 3

    From the Layouts Wizards Step 3 window you specify the parameters that pertain to specific types of layouts. The fields that are displayed are different for each type of chart or layout that you select. For information on the fields refer to the QMF for Windows online help.

  6. Click Next. Next is available only if there is a step 4. Not all layouts require a step 4. The Layout Wizard Step 4 window opens.
  7. Step 4

    The fields that you specify in Step 4 different for each type of chart or layout that you select. For information on the fields refer to the QMF for Windows online help.

  8. Click Finish.

    The Layout Wizard completes its processing. The query results that you specified as the data source are displayed in the layout that you selected. format.


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