Using a conditional formatting style rule to change entity or link type
When items are added to a chart, depending on the available charting schemes, you might find that the items have been classified as a different item type to that which you expect. You can change conditional formatting rules to modify the item type of specific items on your chart.
About this task
Note: Using
conditional formatting to change the type of an item will only apply to items on the chart surface,
these changes are not reflected in records.
Procedure
To specify a type:
- Follow the instructions in Creating and editing conditional formatting specifications to create or edit a conditional formatting specification.
- In the Style to be changed section, select Type, then in the Style will be changed to section, select Specified value and click Edit.
- From the Palette list, select the user palette that contains the required entity or link type.
- From the Type list, select an entity or link type.
- Click OK to finish defining the rule.