Copying and Pasting Charts in Finished Reports

Charts in the Finished Reports Designer can be copied and pasted to quickly create another chart based on an existing configuration.

This is useful when you need multiple charts with similar formatting, series settings, or layout.

Copy a Chart

To copy a chart:

1. Open the report in the Finished Reports Designer.
2. Select the chart you want to copy.
3. Copy the selected chart.
4. Paste the chart into the desired report band.
5. Move or resize the copied chart as needed.
6. Update the copied chart if you want it to display different data, series, or formatting.

The copied chart retains its existing configuration, including its series, layout, and data-source relationship.

When to Use This

Copying and pasting a chart is useful when:

• Multiple charts need the same general layout
• Similar formatting should be reused
• Existing series settings provide a good starting point
• You want to create a second chart without rebuilding it from scratch

After copying the chart, update the new chart as needed for its specific data or presentation.

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