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Creating a custom trend report

To create a custom trend report:

  1. Access the CNA Web interface.
  2. In the Quick Links panel, click More Trends. The Information panel displays a list of trend reports.
  3. Click Create. The Trend Definition dialog box is displayed.
  4. Add graphs to the report:
a. Select the appropriate type, data, function, source, and destination. See Table 6.
b. Enter a title for the graph, and then click Add to List.
c. Repeat for each graph that you want to add to the report.
  1. Modify the report options to suit your needs:
a. Click Options. The Trend Options dialog box is displayed.
b. Modify the report’s date range, format, and Y axis as needed, and then click Ok. See Table 7.
  1. Click Trend.
  2. In the menu bar, click File, and then click Save. The Report dialog box is displayed.
  3. In the dialog box, enter a report name and description, and then click OK.

The report is added to the list of trend reports

Table 6:  Trend Definition dialog box  
Field
Description
Type
Select either Cells or Edges for agent-based measurement.
Data
Select the test variable and display criterion (either actual test results or test results in context of the absolute or relative thresholds.)
Function
Select average, minimum, or maximum test results.
Select a source
Select a source zone or edge.
Select a destination
Select a destination zone or edge.
Table 7:  Trend Options dialog box  
Field
Description
Date Range (UTC)
Select either a relative date range or an absolute date range. Relative dates are measured from the current time and day. Absolute dates do not change.
Format
Select either Line or Area. Line graphs show graphed lines in colors from the color key. Area graphs fill the area below or between graphed lines with colors from the color key.
You can select Stack. Stacked graphs show the value of each graphed line by adding to the value of the graphed line below it. Stacked graphs are typically used for area graphs.
Y Axis
Set a minimum or maximum value for the Y (vertical) axis.

NOTE: To generate a legible report, the system may override the values that you enter.



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