How to display multiple y-axes?

You can only add two axes to a chart in Macrobond. To display series on a second y-axis, click on the corresponding series, and check box for the setting 'Use alternate scale' in Presentation properties.

It is not possible to add third y-axis in Macrobond.

For more information:

Elements of the chart

How to aggregate a series?

There are two main possibilities to aggregate series:

1. Aggregate analysis

Specify the period over which you want to aggregate the series. You also have the option of making this a rolling sum.

2. Formulas

AggregateSum(series)

Sums up all values from the start of the series.

AggregateSumAnnual(series)

Sums up values of a series on a yearly basis.

Sum(series)

Sums up all values of a series. The output is a single figure, the total sum.

Sum(series, window)

Sums up series over a rolling window.

For more information see:

Aggregate analysis

Formula analysis

How to change how time range is displayed on the x-axis?

Click on the x-axis and open the Presentation properties tab at the top of the window. In the Labels group you can manipulate the scaling of the axis.

The automatic setting will label the scale with the frequency that allows for the best view. Unchecking it will enable you to use the manual step option which lets you specify another frequency for the axis.

For more information:

Time chart

Elements of the chart

How to calculate percentage change (Y/Y, Q/Q, P/P, M/M)?

There are two main possibilities to calculate percentage changes:

1. The Rate of Change analysis

Set the Method as 'Change over period %', and then choose the length.

2. Formula

You can also calculate percentage change over period with the formula:

cop(series, length)

Examples for Y/Y, M/M and Q/Q changes, respectively:

cop(segdp, YearsLength(1))

cop(segdp, MonthsLength(1))

cop(segdp, QuartersLength(1))

For more information see:

Rate of change analysis

Formula analysis

How to reverse or invert a series?

To reverse the sign of a series, use the following expression in the Series list:

-series

To invert a series, use this expression in Series list:

1/series

For example:

1/eur

How to change the frequency of the data in a document?

Click on Series list and select the desired frequency from the frequency drop-down list.

You can also further adjust conversion method used in the file in Conversion settings tab.

This operation takes precedence before all other calculations, including formula functions in the Series list. If you wish to change the frequency as an intermediate step in the analysis, use the Frequency conversion analysis.

For more information:

Frequency conversion

Changing the frequency of a series