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Crystal Reports - Legend showing full database field description: "Max of CostSummaryChart.Hardware" - How do I concatinate?

Asked by: NateDizzle

When I generate a crystal report with a graph inside it I am showing the max values in the chart, the legend show the full description of the database field - I don't want this.

I want

"Max of CostSummaryChart.Hardware"

to look like

"Hardware"

I've looked for an hour to find a setting for this...no luck, any help?

Thanks, NateDizzle

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2004-11-04 at 12:45:46ID21195094
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Answers

 

by: AerosSagaPosted on 2004-11-04 at 13:00:02ID: 12498125

please post the code you use to create the report.

 

by: NateDizzlePosted on 2004-11-04 at 13:03:44ID: 12498167

its nothing  that is in the code, I'm using Crystal Reports 9.5 to format a report.  It must be a setting within the IDE, i couldn't find a "Crystal Reports" section of this website for the question.  If there is a better category please tell me.

 

by: NateDizzlePosted on 2004-11-05 at 06:34:34ID: 12504673

Solved it, you change this setting in the previews pane.  Right click on the previewed chart caption and select "Edit Axis Label"...or something like that, then set the text to how you want it to look from then on.

 

by: AerosSagaPosted on 2004-11-05 at 06:39:39ID: 12504729

I'm glad you solved it, but I dislike being given a 'C'. Check the grading polcies:

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by: NateDizzlePosted on 2004-11-05 at 13:22:16ID: 12508928

Whatever you say man.  I have not once looked at an experts credibility through grading, if they suggest something and it sounds good, I try it.  If it works I give them the points, which is essentially why you're in the game anyways.  I couldn't find a "close question" type button so I just awarded you the points, and obviously the comment given was worth a C, so I gave a C.

You're welcome for the points.

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