Changing the default data symbol

Each graphical layout object includes a default data symbol object which is used within the layout object to display each row of the query results data as a data point. For most layout objects, you can change the default data symbol and modify its properties.

About this task

To change a layout object's default data symbol:

Procedure

  1. Double-click the layout to display the contents of its data template.
  2. Select the existing data symbol and press DELETE.
  3. Select the new data symbol that you want to use from the Palette view and insert it in the editor. The name of the new data symbol is added to the data template folder in the Project Explorer view.
  4. You can use the Properties view to modify the properties of the data symbol, such as its shape or color.