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--- mistudio:design_editor:charts:start [2026/09/18 13:47] – ↷ Links adapted because of a move operation 153.117.50.172
+++ mistudio:design_editor:charts:start [2026/09/18 15:30] (current) – tputman
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 | [[mistudio:design_editor:charts:sparkchart|SparkChart]] | Compact line chart used to show a small trend or value history. |
 | [[mistudio:design_editor:charts:paretochart|ParetoChart]] | Pareto-style chart used to display bar values with a cumulative line. |
-| [[mistudio:design_editor:charts:fdcchart|FDCChart]] | Placeholder chart page for FDCChart. This page should be updated when the intended workflow is confirmed. |
+| [[mistudio:design_editor:charts:fdcchart|FDCChart]] | Custom or script-backed chart graphic. The documented workflow should be expanded when its intended use is confirmed. |
 ==== Common Uses ====
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 **ArrayDataSource** is useful for simpler array-style chart input.
-Scalar values such as **SineServer** or **RandomBoolean** can be useful when the chart exposes individual series inputs.
+Scalar values such as **SineServer**, **RandomBoolean**, or **Constant** can be useful when the chart exposes individual series inputs.
 ==== Input Modes ====
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 Some charts support more than one input mode.
-For example, a chart can use a single **valueInput** port for array or two-dimensional data, or it can expose individual series ports such as `line_0`, `bar_0`, or similar inputs.
+For example, a chart can use a single **valueInput** port for array-style or two-dimensional data, or it can expose individual series ports such as `line_0`, `bar_0`, or similar inputs.
 The available ports depend on the chart settings and the selected input mode.
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 ==== Chart Series ====
-Charts that display multiple values or multiple lines usually need matching series configured in the chart properties.
+Charts that display multiple values, bars, lines, or sections may require matching series configured in the chart properties.
-For example, if a two-dimensional data source provides multiple Y columns, the chart needs matching series entries so each data column can appear.
+For example, if a two-dimensional data source provides multiple Y columns, the chart may need matching series entries so each data column can appear.
+The exact series configuration depends on the selected chart.
 ==== Notes ====
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 ==== Related Pages ====
-  * [[mistudio:design_editor:start|MIStudio Graphics]]
+  * [[mistudio:design_editor:start|MIStudio Design Editor]]
   * [[mistudio:getting_started:connect_data_source_to_graphic|Connecting a Data Source to a Graphic]]
   * [[mistudio:getting_started:test_data_sources|Using Test Data Sources]]
-  * [[mistudio:design_editor:basic_layout:indicators:start|Basic Layout Indicators]]
+  * [[mistudio:design_editor:basic_layout:indicators:start|Indicators]]
   * [[mistudio:design_editor:more_layout:status_motion:start|Status, Motion, and Process Graphics]]