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    Pie Chart Incorrect?

    Hi Everyone,

    As you can see from this image, the 'Qty on hand' is a minus figure, yet the share of 'on hand' and 'to be ordered' are split 50/50 on the chart, when really 100% of the item should be 'To Be Ordered'

    Any ideas on how to have this chart show the correct need?

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    Re: Pie Chart Incorrect?

    Hello,

    another excellent reason not to use pie charts in the first place, especially not with a 3D effect (if you want to know why, read this). They plot all values as absolutes, so negative values will be plotted as positives. Use a horizontal bar chart instead and you'll get a clearer picture.

    cheers, teylyn

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    Re: Pie Chart Incorrect?

    Quote Originally Posted by teylyn View Post
    Hello,

    another excellent reason not to use pie charts in the first place, especially not with a 3D effect (if you want to know why, read this). They plot all values as absolutes, so negative values will be plotted as positives. Use a horizontal bar chart instead and you'll get a clearer picture.

    cheers, teylyn
    Thanks heaps for that!

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