Configure multi-states for bar charts

You can configure multi-state behaviors for bar chart symbols. You can specify whether to apply the multi-state behaviors to the bars, the bands on the chart, or to the value scale axis. The multi-state behavior is applied to the entire bar chart

1. Right-click a bar chart symbol on the display, and then click either Add Multi-State or Bands or Configure Multi-State to open the Multi-State pane.

2. In the Property field, select what part of the bar chart to apply the multi-state to.

   • Bar Color - Each bar color is determined by the multi-state settings. You can set a Bad data state with this option.

   • Bands on Chart Area - The background area of the bar chart is set to bands of color determined by the multi-state settings. The Bad data state is not available for this option.

   • Value Scale Axis - A stripe of colored bands is shown next to the value scale axis, where the colors are determined by the multi-state settings. The Bad data state is not available for this option.

3. If the pane lists configurable numeric conditions, set the conditions to define each state:

   1. For each condition, enter the maximum value for the condition.

      The state applies when the value is greater than the previous condition and less than or equal to this value. The units for the values are displayed above the conditions. If the datasource is the symbol and you change the units for the symbol, click Convert units to convert the values to the new units.

   2. To remove a condition, click X next to the condition.

   3. To add a condition, type a maximum value in the empty field below Bad data and then click Add.

4. Set the colors for each state:

   1. Select the color to open the color palette.

   2. Select the color for the state. You can also select a transparent fill.

      

   3. Select Hide to hide the symbol when the value reaches this condition.

      

      Note: While you are in Design mode, hidden symbols remain visible on a display, but are hidden once you exit Design mode.

   4. Select Blink if you want the symbol to blink for this state.

      

      Note: Blink is not supported for hidden symbols.

The bar chart shows the configured multi-state colors.

To remove the multi-state behavior from the chart, open the multi-state pane and click Remove.