Reports : Advanced : Chart
 
Chart
The FortiManager unit provides a selection pre-defined charts. New charts can also be created, either from scratch or by cloning a previous chart. Charts have been redesigned in FortiManager v5.0 Patch Release 1 or later.
To view and configure charts, go to the Reports tab and select Advanced > Chart in the tree menu.
Figure 207: Charts page
Charts are predefined to show specific information in an appropriate format, such as pie charts or lists. They are organized into categories, and can be added to, removed from, and organized in reports.
 
The available predefined charts may change. FortiManager v5.0 Patch Release 3 introduces enhanced charts for FortiGate and charts for FortiMail and FortiWeb.
To create a new chart:
1. Go to the Reports tab and select Advanced > Chart in the tree menu.
2. Select Create New on the toolbar, or right-click in the chart list and select Create New from the pop-up menu.
The New Chart dialog box opens.
Figure 208: Create new chart (table) dialog box
3. Enter the required information for the new chart.
Name
Enter a name for the chart.
Description
Enter a description.
Category
Select a category for the chart from the drop-down menu. Select one of the following: Traffic, Event, FortiMail, IPS(Attack), Web Filter, Virus, Network Scan, FortiWeb, or WiFi.
Dataset
Select a dataset from the drop-down list. See “Dataset” for more information.
Graph Type
Select a graph type from the drop-down list. Select one of the following: bar, pie, table, or line.
 
bar, pie, or line
 
 
 
Line Subtype
Select one of the following: basic, stacked, or back-to-back.
This option is only available when line is selected as the graph type.
 
 
X-Axis
Data Binding: Select a value from the drop-down menu.
Only Show First: Enter a numerical value. Only the first ‘X’ items will be displayed. Other items are bundled into Others.
Overwrite label: Enter a label.
 
 
Y-Axis
Order By: Select a value from the drop-down menu.
Data Binding: Select a value from the drop-down menu.
Overwrite label: Enter a label.
 
table
 
 
 
Only Show First Items
Enter a numerical value. Only the first ‘X’ items will be displayed. Other items are bundled into Others.
 
 
Data Type
Select either ranked or raw.
 
 
Columns
Up to three columns can be included.
Header: Enter header information.
Data Binding: Select a value from the drop-down menu.
 
 
Add Column
Select to add a column.
4. Select OK to create the new chart.
To clone a chart:
1. Go to the Reports tab and select Advanced > Chart in the tree menu.
2. Select the chart that you would like to clone and select Clone from the toolbar or right-click menu.
The Clone Chart dialog box opens.
Figure 209: Clone chart dialog box
3. Edit the information as needed and select OK to clone the chart.
To edit a chart:
1. Go to the Reports tab and select Advanced > Chart in the tree menu.
2. Double-click on the chart that you would like to edit, or select the chart and select Edit from the toolbar or right-click menu.
The Edit Chart dialog box opens.
Figure 210: Edit chart dialog box
3. Edit the information as required and select OK to finish editing the chart.
 
Pre-defined charts cannot be edited, the information can only be viewed.
To delete charts:
1. Go to the Reports tab and select Advanced > Chart in the tree menu.
2. Select the chart or charts that you would like to delete and select Delete from the toolbar or right-click menu.
3. Select OK in the confirmation dialog box to delete the chart or charts.
 
Pre-defined charts cannot be deleted, the information can only be viewed.