Breakdown Over Time Graph

This graph displays specific points during a period of time.

To access

From the Releases module:

  1. In the Releases module, select a release and click the Scorecard tab.
  2. Select a KPI cell.
  3. On the Scorecard tab toolbar, click Show KPI Analysis. The KPI Drill Down Graph opens.
  4. On the bottom of the KPI Drill Down Graph page, click the Breakdown Over Time link.

From the Dashboard module:

  1. Select Analysis View.

  2. Expand the analysis tree, and select one of the following graphs: KPI Breakdown or Release Scorecard.

  3. Click the View tab.

  4. For a KPI Breakdown graph, click the Breakdown Over Time link.

    For a Release Scorecard, click a KPI cell. On the bottom of the KPI graph page, click the Breakdown Over Time link.
Important information

ALM Editions: Functionality related to PPT is available for ALM Edition only. For information about ALM editions and their functionality, see ALM Editions. To find out what edition of ALM you are using, ask your ALM site administrator.
Relevant tasks

How to Work with PPT

See also

User interface elements are described below (unlabeled elements are shown in angle brackets):

UI Element

Description

Refreshes the graph so that it displays the most up-to-date information.

Line Chart. Switches the chart format to a line chart.

Data Grid. The grid creates a matrix of the graph's x-axis and Grouped By categories. A Total row is added that displays the total of each Grouped By category.

Show/Hide Total Values. Shows/hides a <total> category to the graph, representing the sum of all the other Grouped By categories.

Tip: After showing the <total> category, click its label in the legend to hide the category.

Scroll to the Left/Right. Scrolls the graph to the left or right. These buttons are enabled when the Zoom In and Zoom Out buttons are in use.

Show All. Restores the graph to its normal size. This button is enabled when the Zoom In and Zoom Out buttons are in use.

Zoom In/Out. Changes the magnification of the graph.

Save Graph Image. When viewing a graph as a bar, pie chart, or line chart, saves the graph image. You can select from a variety of graphic file formats.

Save Graph Data. When viewing a data grid, saves the graph data. You can save the data as an Excel spreadsheet, a Word file, an HTML document, or a text file.

Set Graph Appearance. Opens the Graph Appearance dialog box, enabling you to customize the graph title, graph color, and graph display. For details, see .

Copy Graph to Clipboard. Includes the following options:

  • Copy Graph (Color). Copies the graph in color to the Clipboard.

  • Copy Graph (Monochrome). Copies the graph in monochrome to the Clipboard.

  • Copy Full Screen Graph (Color). Copies the graph in color to the Clipboard, enlarged to fit full screen.

  • Copy Full Screen Graph (Monochrome). Copies the graph in monochrome to the Clipboard, enlarged to fit full screen.

Print Graph. Includes the following options:

  • Print Graph (Color). Prints the graph in color. This is the default button option.

  • Print Graph (Monochrome). Prints the graph in monochrome.

  • Print Graph and Details (Color). Prints the graph and its description in color.

  • Print Graph and Details (Monochrome). Prints the graph and its description in monochrome.
<graph area>

Hover over a graph segment to view a tooltip containing additional information.
<legend>

Displays the chart categories and their corresponding color. Click a category to show or hide the category in the graph.