Configuring link summarizations

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.

Procedure

To configure link summarization for a link type:
  1. 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.
  2. Select the link type that you want to configure link summarization for.
  3. In the Link Summarization area, select on of the following options.
    OptionDescription
    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.
  4. 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.