BarGraph ( )

Function stats

Average user rating
5.0000
34
133
9999
Support
FileMaker 8.0 +
Date posted
09 December 2008
Last updated
11 December 2008
Version
1.1 + View history
Recursive function
Yes

Author Info
 The Shadow

22 functions

Average Rating 4.1

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Function overview

Prototype

BarGraph  ( numList;   maxValue )


Parameters

numList  A list of numbers


maxValue  The number value for a full-bar - 100%.


Description

Tags:  Bargraph  

Shows a bar-graph for a list of numbers.

The numbers are shown in the graph, so this function can be with an auto-enter option of always replace to create a bar graph that fixes itself when the numbers in the list change.

Examples

Sample input

BarGraph( "455¶672¶399¶108¶405"; 1000 )


Sample output

█████████ 455
█████████████ 672
████████ 399
██ 108
████████ 405

(bars would be different colors, were that supported here)

 

Function code

BarGraphWorker( numList; maxValue; 0 )

// ===================================
/*

    This function is published on FileMaker Custom Functions
    to check for updates and provide feedback and bug reports
    please visit http://www.fmfunctions.com/fid/133

    Prototype: BarGraph( numList; maxValue )
    Function Author: The Shadow (http://www.fmfunctions.com/mid/34)
    Last updated: 11 December 2008
    Version: 1.1

*/
// ===================================

 

Comments

William Mirtle
25 December 2008



Hey shadow, I'm new to Filemaker and I am very much interested in including this Bar Graph Function of yours on my first FM solution... However I don't know how to use it... Is this simply copied and pasted on Scriptmaker or do I need to do something beforehand? Thanks in advance and nice function by the way. It has lots of uses and would make any Filemaker solution more appealing and more informative...
  General comment
The Shadow
26 December 2008



If you're new to custom functions you might want to download my sample file:
http://www.spf-15.com/fmExamples/
(and download the Bar-graphs file).

To put these into your own solution, you'll need a copy of FileMaker Advanced, without which, you cannot create custom functions. The custom functions create additional abilities inside calculations, which can be used in scripts or on calculated fields.

  General comment
William Mirtle
28 December 2008



Great! Will try these out... I think I am using Pro only (trial). I'll have to check if there is an trial version for Advanced... Thanks a lot Shadow!
  General comment
Dubau
24 April 2010



Hello Shadow
I'm a french user of FileMaker (not professionnal developper) ; I've found that sample of graph interresting. A question is it possible to add after the number a text i.e 39 bananas, 154 apples...
Thanks if you have an anwser !
Noël
  General comment
The Shadow
24 April 2010



Dubau, you just need to drop the "GetAsNumber()" call around amount in the ShowBar() method to preserve strings in the input.

Hope that helps.
  General comment
Dubau
24 April 2010



Fine ! It helps ! Thanks
Noël
  General comment

 

 


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