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Types of Graphs

Graphs for data collected from z/OS hosts can be static (point‑in‑time) or dynamic (auto-refreshed). Static graphs acquire data from the table once, when you invoke the Graph function. Auto-refreshed graphs (Monitor function) acquire and refresh data at predefined intervals. Each time the Windows Client refreshes the table data, it passes the data to the graph window.

The Windows Client offers 30 graph types to present your data in a variety of formats. Some of the available graph types are as follows: Line, Point, Area-curve, Bar, Pie, Doughnut, Pyramid, and Cube. You can specify the graph type and its format to obtain the kind of display you prefer. You can preview the general look of a graph while defining its various features.

The Windows Client can display the graphs in 2D or 3D views and supports special 3D effects, zoom capabilities, and rotation.

The Graph view includes a Graph menu option. You can define your graph properties from this menu. Use the Graph toolbar to modify how the data displays.