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How to specify data for a meter chart using one meter value series or a series grouping key

  1. On Chart, choose Select Data.
  2. Chart--Select Data appears.

  3. In Meter Value Definition, supply an expression to determine the value of the needles. You can drag a column from Data Preview, type an expression, or choose Edit Expression to build an expression.
  4. For example, to create the first sample meter chart, use the following expression:
    row["Population"] 
    
  5. To display multiple needles, in Grouping, supply a grouping key expression.
  6. For example, to create the first sample meter chart, use the following expression:
    row["City"] 
    
  7. Meter charts do not need category data. Provide an empty expression in Category. For example, you can use a space enclosed by quotation marks:
  8. " " 
    
  9. Choose Finish.
  10. The chart design appears in the layout editor.
  11. To see the chart with data, choose Preview.
  12. The chart appears in the previewer using default formatting and layout.

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