IBM Lotus Symphony


Understanding DataPilot areas

Create an empty DataPilot table so that you can understand the concept of DataPilot areas.

Complete the following steps to create an empty DataPilot table.
  1. Position the cursor within a range of cells containing values, row headings, and column headings.
  2. Click Data > DataPilot > Create. The Create DataPilot Table window opens.
  3. Select the data source and the place for the result.
  4. Click OK. An empty DataPilot table displays with instructions and examples.
Before filling values in an empty DataPilot table, you must understand the concept of DataPilot areas.
Table 1. DataPilot areas
Area Definition
Page The area that contains the source data that you assign to a page (or filter) orientation in a DataPilot table. Use a page area to filter the entire report based on the selected item in the DataPilot table.
Column The area that contains the source data that you assign to a column orientation in a DataPilot table.
Row The area that contains the source data that you assign to a row orientation in a DataPilot table.
Data Use a data area to display a summary of numeric data.

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