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Modify a Custom IM MultiTrend

IM Multitrend is a customizable chart that lets you analyze the same metric for multiple devices in a group using a single chart. For example, you can compare the utilization trends for ten interfaces on a card by adding their trend metrics to a chart. A different-colored line in the line trend chart represents each interface.

Note: Multitrends require a larger amount of page space than other types of charts. If you want to add a multitrend view to a dashboard, add it to a wide (multiple-column) area in the layout. Do not add a multitrend to a single-column section on a dashboard layout.

Follow these steps:

1. Open the dashboard page where you want to place the custom IM multitrend.
2. Click More, Edit Dashboard.

   The Edit Dashboard Layout page opens.

3. Expand the Custom View - Infrastructure Management category.

   Several options appear for this category.

4. Select IM Device MultiTrend. If you are already in the device context, select IM Multitrend.
5. Drag the chart to the layout, and drop it where you want it to appear.
6. Click Save.
7. You return to the dashboard. A basic multitrend container has been added to the page.
8. Click the Edit icon on the multitrend view, and select Edit.

   The View Settings dialog opens.

9. Replace the default view Title with a description of the multitrend view.
10. Select a metric family and a metric value metric from the drop-down lists. A metric family and its associated metric values define what data is collected and reported on for a given technology or device.

    Note: By default, filtering is enabled to display only metrics that are consistent with the default roll-up strategy. To select metrics that do not conform, clear the Metric Filtering check box. When the selected metrics do not conform, the dialog displays an informational message in the header.

11. Edit the remaining options as needed, for example:

    Standardized axis: Fixed at 0 - 100

    Maintains a static percentage range for the Y axis.

    Standardized axis: Calculated

    Lets the Y axis adjust itself dynamically, based on the range of metric values that are included.

    Display by Metric

    Sorts the charts by metric value, with the highest (most severe) values shown first, top to bottom.

    Display by Name

    Sorts the charts in alphanumeric order, by name.

    Chart Type: Trend Chart

    Renders a traditional trend line is rendered for each device or component metric.

    Chart Type: Stacked Chart

    Renders a stacked line on top of each other for each device or component metric.

12. Select either a device or a component for the Aggregate Data Level field. This selection determines whether you see aggregated trends calculated at a device level or a component level when you drill down from the IM Multitrend chart.
13. Select the number of trend lines to display on each chart. The trend lines represent the top device components with the most severe performance metrics.
14. Select the maximum number of charts for the multitrend views. The query results display one chart per page.
15. Select a Context Type from the drop-down list. Only items of that selected type are queried for data.
16. Select a managed item or group in the Context Settings area. Data from the new item or group will be shown in the chart.
17. Select the scope of your changes from the Apply Changes drop-down. Select one of the following options:
    • For All Tenant Users: Saves the changes so that they are only available to users associated with your tenant (possibly the Default Tenant).
    • My User Account: Saves the changes to your user account as a default for this view.
    • My Current Session: Reverts the changes when you log out.

    Note: The availability of these options depends on your user account role rights.

18. Click Save.

    The view refreshes to reflect your updates.