DefineTimelineHistogram Task

The DefineTimelineHistogram task is used to add and edit arguments for the DefineTimelineHistogram command used in a logic template. Performing a DefineTimelineHistogram task consists of the following steps:

Step 1

The first step is to initiate the task by either selecting the Timeline Histogram task in the CATEGORIES task bar along the left side of the Logic Template editor or by double-clicking on the DefineTimelineHistogram command name in the logic template if a DefineTimelineHistogram already exists. If the Timeline Histogram task is not enabled, be sure there is at least one timeline index defined in the related load definition file for this logic template.

The DefineTimelineHistogram dialog box will appear:

Step 2

The second step is to select the Index for the command:

The Index drop-down list will contain only timeline indexes defined in the related load definition file.

Use the Index drop-down list to select the timeline index to be searched.

Step 3

The third step is to specify the Time Frames Order for the command:

Select the Forward in Time radio button to sort the categories returned starting from the earliest date or time to the latest date or time.

Select the Baclward in Time radio button to sort the categories returned starting from the latest date or time to the earliest date or time.

Select the HTML Variable radio button to specify an HTML variable to dynamically set the order according to the value of the HTML variable. If the HTML variable evaluates to a plus sign (+) the categories will be sorted going forward in time. If the HTML variable evaluates to a minus sign (-) the categories will be sorted going backward in time.

The HTML Variable can also contain the list of categories in the display order.

Step 4

The fourth step is to specify the Return Items for the command:

Select the All radio button to return all the results for each category.

Select the Count radio button to specify the maximum number of results to be returned for each category.

Select the HTML Variable radio button to specify an HTML variable to dynamically set the maximum number of items to be returned for each category dependant on the value the HTML variable evaluates to.

Step 5

The fifth step is to click the OK button to insert the command into the logic template:

The command is inserted into the logic template where the cursor is located. If the task was initiated by double-clicking on the command name, then the arguments that are changed will be overwritten.

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