{"id":31701,"date":"2017-10-05T15:13:23","date_gmt":"2017-10-05T07:13:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/help\/?page_id=31701"},"modified":"2025-08-25T18:21:56","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T10:21:56","slug":"creating-a-trend-4-5-4","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oihelp.corporate.ifs.com\/help\/p2-explorer\/trends\/creating-a-trend\/creating-a-trend-4-5-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating a Trend (4.5.4)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This article applies to the Trends in versions 4.5.4 and later of P2 Explorer. For more, see Release History<\/a>. For the latest help, see Creating a Trend<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A trend displays time-series data, such as tags, attribute values and calculations, over a selected period of time.<\/p>\n

To create a trend, click New Trend<\/strong> on the Home<\/strong> ribbon tab, and add tags, attribute values and calculations to this.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Related: Trend FAQs<\/a><\/p>\n

Overview<\/h2>\n

The screenshot below shows a new trend, with four traces. The trend has five main sections:<\/p>\n

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1.<\/strong><\/td>\nTrend Ribbon Tab<\/strong><\/td>\nThe Trend Tab<\/a> on the ribbon is activated whenever a trend is opened and is used for managing and sharing the trend, as well as refreshing data or resetting the trend,\u00a0and choosing some of the trend configuration such as Y-Scale Type, number of allowable hairlines and what type of Y-Axis is used. Click Auto Range<\/strong>\u00a0to reset the minimum and maximum values for the trace items, so that all data points are visible on the trend. This is also where you choose the Mode<\/em>: (Times Series or XY).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.<\/strong><\/td>\nTrend Controls<\/strong><\/td>\nThe selections you make on the Trend Controls<\/a> affect the time range of the chart, as well as the data collection method and interval.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.<\/strong><\/td>\nTrace Window<\/strong><\/td>\nData is plotted on the Trace Window<\/a>, along with hairlines and comments.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.<\/strong><\/td>\nRange Selector<\/strong><\/td>\nThe highlighted section in the range selector matches the start and end of the trend time range<\/em>. Use the range selector as a longer trend, to help identify highs and lows. You can select smaller periods within the range selector, to pick a new time range<\/em>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.<\/strong><\/td>\nTrace Table<\/strong><\/td>\nThe Trace Table<\/a> lists each item (attribute, tag or calculation) in the trend, along with its description, display minimum and maximum, and units. The table also displays values or statistics. Use the functionality here to format each trace line (colour, trace style, visibility), add or remove trace lines, add or edit calculation traces, choose a Left or right Y-Axis, and manipulate display minimums and maximums.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Tutorials<\/h2>\n

In this tutorial we\u2019ll add a new trend, and then drop some attributes into the Trace Window to create trace lines. Next, we'll experiment with changing selections, using the range selector, and adding a hairline with comments before saving the trend. And finally, we'll locate and open the saved trend.<\/p>\n

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Note: You will need to search for attributes or tags within your own environment, to follow this exercise.<\/p>\n

Tutorial 1: Simple Trend<\/h3>\n

In this tutorial, we create a simple trend by opening a blank trend and adding a tag or attribute. We then save the trend.<\/p>\n

Step 1. Create a Trend<\/h4>\n

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