Charts: changing text color and the amount of columns (XDP365)

[cadudesun]

Hi,

I would appreciate help:

In the snapshot there is a chart I am trying to edit, based in a Xara template: http://i.imgur.com/3v9lSqD.png

a) The text color is white, but the template was black. I changed the color text by text. Is it possible to change text color in batch? I mean, e.g. change all text from black to white using a single command.

b) The chart has 5 columns. How can I add more columns, as well as remove columns?

Thanks for help!
Cadu_

[mwenz]

You can use the Name Gallery to select the text, then click on the color desired in the color line. What will pop up is a box asking what objects to change the color of and Text will be listed in the current color.

[Acorn]

Hi,
I would appreciate help:
In the snapshot there is a chart I am trying to edit, based in a Xara template: http://i.imgur.com/3v9lSqD.png
a) The text color is white, but the template was black. I changed the color text by text. Is it possible to change text color in batch? I mean, e.g. change all text from black to white using a single command.
b) The chart has 5 columns. How can I add more columns, as well as remove columns?
Thanks for help!
Cadu_

Cadu, the chart text colour is the black square on the colour bar. If you hover over it, the has pop-up "Text".
You use the Colour Editor, pick the Text colour and adjust - all text will follow what you alter the colour to be.

You use the QuickShape Tool (Shift+F2) on the chart and you then have a number of controls.
The bottom right one adds/removes columns.
i got up to about 80 bars.

Acorn

[gwpriester]

I believe if you select the text then open the Color Editor (Ctrl + e) you will see a listing for Text Color. You can edit the color in the Color Editor (I prefer the HVS model).

[cadudesun]

Thanks for the answers. Now I can handle the charts!

I would appreciate a further help:

a) Regarding the chart data, is there any alternative way to handle that other than changing the values direct on the chart? E.g. through a XDP internal data sheet or interface...

b) I am used to diagramming software (Edraw, Smartdraw), in which you can add data values from Excel, CSV or TXT files. Does XDP allow any external data input?

Best,
Cadu

[Egg Bramhill]

a) No

b) No

However, some charts do allow CSV content. Try using the Column Chart Widget.