Parameters for a Trend Chart

Use this window to define the parameters for a trend chart. Trend charts show historical information about change requests.

The following fields and controls appear:

Start date
Enter a start date in the DD/MM/YY format. Alternatively, use the calendar button to select a date and press Enter.
End date
Enter the end date in the DD/MM/YY format. Alternatively, use the calendar button to select a date and press Enter.
Interval
Select the interval to use to create the trend chart.
Show state transition in each time period
When Show state transitions for each time period is selected, the chart displays the number of records transitioned into the specified states during each time period.
Show cumulative counts
Use the Show cumulative counts check box in conjunction with the Show state transitions for each time period check box to chart the number of records in the specified states over the selected time periods. When the Show cumulative counts check box is selected, the chart displays all records that have been in the selected state.
Show totals in each time period
Select the Show totals in each time period check box to see how many defects have been in a given state during the specified time period. Showing totals can help you measure how fast defects are being resolved or how long they remain in a given state.

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