Build a Custom Graph Object

To build a custom graph object:

Do either of the following:
- Drag and drop a graph element from the Graph Elements pane onto the blank canvas.
- Select a graph object from the gallery.
  
  If the gallery is not displayed, select FileNew from Gallery to display it.
  
  Select a category in the left pane to see the available graph objects. The All category shows all of the graph objects that are in the gallery.
  
  When you find the graph object that you want, select the object, and click OK.
  
  Note: Some of the gallery graphs are created as data-driven lattices. For more information, see About the Graph Template Gallery.
Sample data is used in the graph object. The report designer assigns real data when he or she includes the graph object in a report.
(Optional) On the Role Definitions tab, you can define roles for the graph object.
You have the following options:
- Provide more descriptive names for the default roles.
- Click Add Role to add more roles.
- Create a data-driven lattice by adding a lattice role. For more information, see Creating a Data-Driven Lattice .
(Optional) You can add additional graph elements to the graph object. See Adding a Graph Element to an Existing Graph Object.
(Optional) You can change the properties for the graph object, the cell, the graph element, the legend, or one or more axes. Select the item, and make your changes on the Properties tab.
Save the graph object. Depending on where you save the graph object, it might be immediately displayed on the Objects tab in SAS Visual Analytics Designer (the designer). For more information, see Save a Custom Graph Object So It Appears in the Designer.