Block Charts
A block chart is a three-dimensional bar chart that resembles buildings that are laid out on a square city grid.
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The height of each building represents the relative value of a variable (the Z-axis) at the intersection of two other variables (the X and Y-axes). These charts can be used to illustrate the relationships between three variables. Optional parameters allow the block to be segmented to represent the individual pieces that compose the whole, control chart labels, and control data element formats.
Sample Block Chart
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For color graphics, other parameters control the color and pattern that is used to fill the bars and the color of chart text.
This chart is a sample block chart. The height of each block represents the number of program executions by program and business cost center.
To create a block chart, select the Block Chart option from any of the following menus:
- Direct Inquiry Color Graphics Menu
- Direct Inquiry Printer Graphics Menu
- Structured Inquiry Color Graphics Menu
- Structured Inquiry Printer Graphics Menu