Using Actuate BIRT Viewers : Modifying charts : Modifying Flash charts and gadgets : Modifying the subtype of a Flash chart or gadget
 
Modifying the subtype of a Flash chart or gadget
You can modify Flash charts in the same way that you modify a standard chart. Similar chart subtype options are available in the standard chart subtype and Flash chart subtype menus. For Flash gadgets the available subtypes depend on the gadget. For example, you can change the subtype of a meter gadget to a linear gadget, or change the subtype of a bullet gadget to a cylinder or thermometer gadget.
How to modify the subtype of a Flash chart
1 To change Flash chart subtypes, select the chart or gadget to highlight it, then choose Change Subtype from the chart menu.
2 On Chart Subtype, select a subtype, then choose OK.
How to modify the subtype of a Flash gadget
1 To change Flash gadget subtypes, select the gadget to highlight it, then choose Change Type from the gadget menu.
2 On Flash Gadget Type, select the subtype. Then, choose OK.
The example in Figure 8‑47 shows how you can change the subtype of a meter gadget to a linear gauge.
Figure 8‑47 Changing the subtype of a meter gadget
In the example in Figure 8‑48, you change the subtype of a cylinder gadget to a bullet or thermometer gadget.
Figure 8‑48 Changing the subtype of a cylinder gadget