Slater Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Hi, Apologies if this is in the wrong place, but what is the best way to get a pie chart to show data within FM itself? I have a database with some data which i would like to show graphically (without having to leave FM to go to a browser for example). Is this possible with the standard FM ... my research makes me say no. I have found quite a few plug ins by third parties that seem to do that - is this the only way to go / which is the best plug in / and would i have to upgrade to FM9? Many thanks, Slater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comment Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 It's possible to do it within Filemaker, but it requires quite a lot of work. For a chart with only two segments, you need to prepare a full circle in color 1, and say 59 "slices" in color 2, ranging from 1 to 59 minutes in size. To create the chart, you select the closest matching slice in color 2 and and show it overlaying the full circle in color 1. To add a third segment, you need another 59 slices in color 3, and you overlay the appropriate slice over the composite of previous slices, and so on (each slice needs to be the size of the slice in front of it + self). I believe that's how Brian Dunning's ChartMaker Pro does it (of course it does other things, too). It's much easier in versions 8.5 and 9, where you can use the web viewer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slater Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 Thanks Comment - yes, a cunning way of doing it! With 8.5 and 9, can you have the pie chart directly within the FM window, or do you have to goto the browser to see the graphic? Sorry for the extra question when you've been kind enough to answer my original post, Slater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comment Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 The web viewer is essentially a stand-alone browser. You put it directly onto a Filemaker layout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slater Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_vodka Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I would definately suggest you upgrade. You will have a variety of different prebuilt chart types at your expense that are done with different technologies such as Flash, Javascript, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slater Posted October 24, 2008 Author Share Posted October 24, 2008 Hi John, Thanks v much for the tip, i'll check out the prices, Slater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySalem Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 For a pie chart I use the web viewer with GoogleChart API, it wasn't not too hard to figure out. Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slater Posted December 10, 2008 Author Share Posted December 10, 2008 Hi, I've bought FM9 now, but i think i'm being a bit stupid - is there no way to make a quick and simple pie chart within the page? I've looked at Chartmaker Pro (which seems to be more complicated than what i need), google charts (not within the FM window) and the widget (again not 'in page') but i'm still looking. Anyone know a simple method to get a simple pie chart (like 5 variables) embeded within the FM window - is it even possible? Many thanks if you can help out, Slater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genx Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 google charts (not within the FM window) -- .. use the webviewer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slater Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 google charts (not within the FM window) -- .. use the webviewer... Thanks, but do you mean that with webviewer i can see the google chart within the FM window? All the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genx Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Yes - In filemaker, press F1 (or go to About -> Help from the toolbar). Then search "Web Viewer" without the quotes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slater Posted December 12, 2008 Author Share Posted December 12, 2008 Thanks, i've got that up and running! Cheers, Slater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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