Linear Pointer Properties Dialog Box, Pointer Options (Visual Studio Report Designer)
Select Pointer Options on the Linear Pointer dialog box to define data and appearance options for the linear pointer.
Options
- Value
Select an aggregate field or type an expression for the value of the pointer.
Pointer type
Select the type of pointer.Thermometer Displays the pointer as a thermometer.
Marker Displays the pointer as a marker shape.
Bar Displays the pointer as a bar.
- Thermometer style
Select the visual style of the needle. Only applicable when Pointer type is Thermometer.
- Marker style
Select the visual style of the marker. Only applicable when Pointer type is Marker.
- Bar style
Select the bar style of the marker. Only applicable when Pointer type is Bar.
Placement relative to scale
Select the placement of the pointer end in relation to the scale:Inside Display the pointer end inside the scale on a gauge.
Outside Display the pointer end outside the scale on a gauge.
Cross Display the pointer end so that it crosses the scale.
- Distance from scale
Type a value or expression that represents the distance of the range label from the scale, measured as a percentage of gauge width or height, whichever one is greater.
- Width
Type a value or expression that represents the width of the pointer.
- Length
Type a value or expression that represents the length of the bar pointer. Only applicable when Pointer type is Marker.
- Offset
Type a value or expression the that represents the offset of the thermometer bulb. Only applicable when Pointer type is Thermometer.
- Size
Type a value or expression that represents the size of the of the pointer as a percentage of the size of the gauge. Only applicable when Pointer type is Thermometer.