Chart’s graphics & elements
More about Chart elements can be found in: Elements of the chart
Category: FAQ
Formula language
Application’s functions
How to add/sum up series?
If you want to sum values across few series, there are two main ways to achieve this: 1. Formula language You can sum multiple series by typing a simple expression with the ‘+’ sign. It will add up only common part for all series. 2. Cross Section analysis Use the Cross section analysis to calculate … Continue reading “How to add/sum up series?”
How to specify date in formula language?
You should refer to a date using the Date() formula. Date(year, month, day) It returns the observation number of the specified date. Make sure you input the components of the date in the right order. For example: Date(2017, 01, 01) For more information: Formula analysis
Can I display series with different frequencies on the same chart?
In Macrobond, a chart can only display series with the same amount of observations per year. When adding several time series with different frequencies, if no settings are changed, the document will harmonize the frequency of each series to the highest available one. Time series with a lower frequency will be converted to the higher … Continue reading “Can I display series with different frequencies on the same chart?”
How to edit / remove the axis text: lhs and rhs?
Click outside the chart area and go to the Presentation properties tab. In the Format panel, you can edit or delete the ‘, lhs’ and ‘, rhs’ text. If you change your mind you can click on the ‘x’ button to bring back the default text. For more information: Elements of the chart
How to hide analysis texts like, c.o.p 12 months?
By default, the analysis text appears in brackets in the legend text. You can remove it by clicking outside of the chart area. In the Presentation properties tab, untick the setting ‘Analysis texts’. For more information: Elements of the chart
How to create an index?
In Macrobond you can create index in two ways: 1. If your purpose is only to scale series to start at a specific value, like 100, then the Rebase analysis should be used. You’ll find more information on using the Rebase analysis here. 2. The Index Builder analysis can be used to create indices that … Continue reading “How to create an index?”
How to add a trend line/best fit line?
There are two ways of adding trend/best fit line – Statistics and Regression analyses. First one is designed for typical Time charts, second for Scatter charts. Note, it is also possible to omit both those analyses and just use calculations recreating what Regression does and present outcome on Category scatter chart. Line from Statistics In … Continue reading “How to add a trend line/best fit line?”