Assigning dataprovider to a chart in report designer

Question

Hi experts,
In the report designer, I'm able to include a chart in a report section(but not in the main design area). But i want the chart to reflect according to the query (but it seems to be static). I tried all the options to assign a dataprovider to the chart, but I failed. Is this the right way to do it? or am i missing something obvious?
And one more question, how can i add chart directly to the report designer just like adding a dataprovider? It allows me to add a dataprovider, what to do if i want the dataprovider result to reflect in chart/pie chart?
Any pointers or tips would be helpful and appreciated.
thanks in advance folks.

Answer 1

Hi
Follow this steps to insert chart and assign Data Provider
1. Insert the Page header and Insert the Chart in the Header using the menu Insert ->Chart.  Or the Context menu Insert Graphic. chart will insert in the Report section.
2. In the Left hand side of the Report designer -> Click on the Properties Tab or
   Goto Menu ->View ->Properties Pane
3.In the Report section click on the Chart (single click) and verify in the properties pane.
4. In the Properties pane You can find out the  option Add data provider
   below that you can find the option Edit chart
I think you have tried with the Context menu of the Chart. that why you are seeing only the edit chart option.
Only way to assign data provider to the chart is using the Properties pane of the Report designer
Hope this explanation Helps You to find out the Option
Regards
Veda