SSRS: Convert this matrix into a chart?

Question

I have this SSRS report, which is basically a matrix, and it's composed of
Sum(Fields!Down.Value) (report detail), EmpId (rows), and
Hour, Minute (columns). I've included a screenshot below.
As you can see most of the values are 0, so I would like to convert that into a chart that will display any differences in a 24-hour day. The
graphic will display exactly the same  thing, but nicer. So, on a quick view, one can easily see that EmpId
2A_1 had a red flag of 68 (anything value over 0) at 7:30. When I hover the cursor over
2A_1 at 7:30, the user will see value 68.
Any help is appreciated.
VM

Answer 1

Hi rbhatup,
According to your description, there is a matrix with EmpId as row, Hour and Minute as columns, Down as data. Most of the values are 0, so you want to convert the matrix to chart, then users can see value 68 directly.
When we want to show the same data in a matrix and a chart, you must set properties on both data regions to specify the same dataset, and also the same expressions for filters, groups, sorts, and data. In this case, please refer to the following steps:
Open a report in design view.
From the Toolbox, add a column chart to the body of a report.
In Report Data pane, add the same dataset field to display in the matrix or use the same shared dataset.
Drag Down field from dataset to Values area of the chart.
Add Hour, Minute fields to the Category Groups area.
Drag EmpId field from dataset to Series Groups area.
For more information about Display the Same Data on a Matrix and a Chart, please refer to the following document:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd207028(v=sql.110).aspx
If you have any more questions, please feel free to ask.
Thanks,
Wendy Fu