<Chart>.Mask (Function)

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<Chart>.Mask (Function)

In french: <Graphe>.Masque

Formats the data displayed by <Chart>.Label or by <Chart>.Tooltip

Versions 15 and later

This function is now available for WEBDEV sites in Linux.

Caution: A specific configuration is required to use this function in Linux. See The charts for more details.

New in version 15

This function is now available for WEBDEV sites in Linux.

Caution: A specific configuration is required to use this function in Linux. See The charts for more details.

This function is now available for WEBDEV sites in Linux.

Caution: A specific configuration is required to use this function in Linux. See The charts for more details.

Versions 16 and later

This function is now available for WINDEV applications in Linux.

New in version 16

This function is now available for WINDEV applications in Linux.

Versions 17 and later

This function is now available for iPhone/iPad applications.

New in version 17

This function is now available for iPhone/iPad applications.

Versions 18 and later

This function is now available in Windows Store apps mode.

New in version 18

This function is now available in Windows Store apps mode.

Versions 19 and later

This function is now available for Android applications.

New in version 19

This function is now available for Android applications.

Versions 21 and later

This function is now available in Universal Windows 10 App mode.

New in version 21

This function is now available in Universal Windows 10 App mode.

Versions 23 and later

This function is now available for PHP sites.

New in version 23

This function is now available for PHP sites.

This function is now available for PHP sites.

Example

CHART_MyChart.Mask(grMaskPercent, "99.99%")
CHART_MyChart.Label(grShowPercent, True)
CHART_MyChart.Draw()

Syntax

<Chart control>.Mask(<Type of mask> , <Mask value>)

<Chart control>: Control name

Name of the Chart control to use (found in the window editor, page editor or report editor).
Only the interactive Chart controls are available.

<Type of mask>: Numeric constant

Mask used:
grMaskAxis The specified mask is used to format the values displayed on the chart axes.
Example: Displays the value in the current currency: the value of the mask is "+99,999,999,999.99 $".
Versions 21 and later
grMaskTimeAxis
New in version 21
grMaskTimeAxis
grMaskTimeAxis The specified mask is used to format the dates or times displayed on the chart axes.
Example: Displays the date in "MM/DD/YYYY" format: the value of the mask is "MM/DD/YYYY".

CHART_MyChart.Mask(grMaskTimeAxis, "MM/DD/YYYY")

This constant is supported by the types of charts that can include a time axis: Column, Horizontal column, Line and Area.
This constant is not available.
grMaskPercent The specified mask is used to format the percentages displayed in the chart (grLabel(<Chart Name>, grShowPercent, True))
Caution: the % symbol must be found in <Mask Value>.
Example: "99.99%" displays the percentage with 2 digits after the decimal point.
grMaskValue The specified mask is used to format the values displayed in the chart (grLabel(<Chart Name>, grShowValue, True))
Example: Displays the value in the current currency: the value of the mask is "+99,999,999,999.99 $".

<Mask value>: Character string (with quotes)

Description of the mask to use.
For the grMaskValue constant: Empty string ("", default value) to disable the display mask.
For the grMaskPercent constant: "99%": default value.
Versions 21 and later
For the grMaskTimeAxis constant:
If the value to display is a date, it must be in "YYYYMMDD" format. The supported masks are identical to the ones used by <Date type>.ToString.
If the value to display is a time, it must be in "HHMMSSCC" format. The supported masks are identical to the ones used by TimeToString.
New in version 21
For the grMaskTimeAxis constant:
If the value to display is a date, it must be in "YYYYMMDD" format. The supported masks are identical to the ones used by <Date type>.ToString.
If the value to display is a time, it must be in "HHMMSSCC" format. The supported masks are identical to the ones used by TimeToString.
For the grMaskTimeAxis constant:
If the value to display is a date, it must be in "YYYYMMDD" format. The supported masks are identical to the ones used by <Date type>.ToString.
If the value to display is a time, it must be in "HHMMSSCC" format. The supported masks are identical to the ones used by TimeToString.
The masks are defined via characters: "9", ".", ",", "+", "-" and space characters. For example: "99.999,99". For the currency masks, use up to 17 significant digits for the integer part and 6 for the decimal part. For example: "99 999 999 999 999 999,999999".
Notes:
In order for the number to be filled with zeros on the left, the "0" character must be used on the left of the mask. For example: "099.999,99".
To force the signs, use the "+" character on the left. For example: "+9999".

Remarks

This function only affects charts that display values or percentages.

Related Examples:

Training (WINDEV): WD Chart

[ + ] This educational example present different uses of the chart control.
The following charts are presented:
- Semi-circular
- Donut
- Pie
- Sunburst
- Line
- Scatter
- 3D Scatter
- Column
- Area
- Bubble
- Radar
- Funnel
- Surface
- Waterfall
- Composite

The main features presented in this example are the ability to customize the charts by programming as well as the method used to fill a chart from a HFSQL file or in the editor.

Unit examples (WEBDEV): The Chart functions

[ + ] This example presents the main features of the chart designer of WEBDEV and it allows you to:
- Create a chart: Pie, Column or Line
- Define the display area of a chart
- Define the options of the chart (legend, percentage, ...)

Unit examples (WINDEV Mobile): The Chart functions

[ + ] Using the Chart functions:
- create a Pie, Column or Line chart by programming
- define the chart options (legend, percentage, ...)

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