If there are multiple links between the same two entities on an Analyst's Notebook
Premium chart, you can choose how to represent those links
to compact information. Your links can summarize information such as transaction links with the Flow
option selected, and can show the transactions between two bank accounts with all of the transaction
amounts.
To configure link summarization for a link type:
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In the tree view of the Edit Charting Schemes window, expand the charting
scheme that you wish to edit and click and expand Link Types.
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Select the link type that you want to configure link summarization for.
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In the Link Summarization area, select on of the following
options.
| Option | Description |
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| Single Link |
All the links of the selected link type between the same two entities are combined into a
single link. This option is useful if you are producing a summary chart and do not want to show all
of the details. |
| Directed |
All the links of the selected link type in the same direction between the same two entities
are combined. This option is useful when charting information such as telephone calls or
transactions. |
| Multiple |
Each link of the selected link type between the same two entities is charted separately.
This option is useful if you want to show all of the detail but if there are many links, it might
make the chart cluttered or unreadable. |
| Flow |
All the links of the selected link type are combined into a single link. The direction (or
flow) is determined from a property that you specify. For example, if there are several financial
transactions between two bank accounts, this option is useful to determine the direction that the
aggregate amount of the money is flowing. Select a property from the Property used to
calculate flow list. Flow value is calculated and is available for you to map in an
attribute instance or chart item property mapping. Note: The Flow option is
available only when the selected link type has numeric data properties. |
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When you combine multiple links between the same two entities, you can choose whether to retain
the strengths by keeping links of different strengths separate. Alternatively, you can choose to use
the strength of the weakest link. Select the appropriate options on the right side of the
page.
Your links are summarized as specified.
