Reports : Chart library : Advanced chart option
 
Advanced chart option
To view and configure charts, go to the Reports tab and select Create New in the right-click menu.
Figure 273: Charts page
The following options are available:
Wizard
Select to launch the chart builder wizard.
Edit
Select to edit a chart.
Delete
Select to delete a chart.
Clone
Select to clone an existing chart.
Show Predefined
Select to display predefined charts.
Show Custom
Select to display custom charts.
Search
Use the search field to find a specific chart.
Create New
Select Create New from the right-click menu to use the advanced chart builder.
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. You can select to show predefined charts, custom charts, or both.
 
The available predefined charts may change. FortiManager v5.0 Patch Release 3 or later include enhanced charts for FortiGate and charts for FortiMail and FortiWeb.
To create a new chart:
1. Go to the Reports tab, select an existing chart, and select Create New in the right-click menu.
The New Chart dialog box opens.
Figure 274: Create new chart (table) dialog box
2. 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, Email Filter, FortiWeb, or WiFi.
Dataset
Select a dataset from the drop-down list. See “Dataset” for more information. These filters will vary based on device type.
Graph Type
Select a graph type from the drop-down list. Select one of the following: bar, pie, table, or line.
Resolve Hostname
Select to resolve the hostname.
 
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.
 
 
Order By
Select to order by the X-Axis or Y-Axis.
This option is only available when the graph type is line or bar.
 
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 fifteen 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.
3. Select OK to create the new chart.
To clone a chart:
1. Go to the Reports tab and select 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 275: 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 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 276: Edit chart dialog box
3. Edit the information as required and select OK to finish editing the chart.
 
Predefined charts cannot be edited, the information is read-only. You can clone a predefined chart and make changed to the copy.
To delete charts:
1. Go to the Reports tab and select Chart Library 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.
 
Predefined charts cannot be deleted, the information can only be viewed.