Working with color maps

A color map is a type of global resource that can be used to vary the color of a visual project object depending on a value associated with the object.

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For example, you might want a bar chart to display bar colors depending on the values returned by the query. If you want the color to change from red to black when your product shows a profit, you can create a color map that will specify the colors to use when the data reaches certain breakpoint values. Color maps are either discrete or blended. Discrete color maps display a different color for each data value. Blended color maps blend the colors. Breakpoints specify the value at which the color changes.