Scales

Scales might be defined as a graphical representation of a chart axis and are automatically configured by a chart when it is created.

A scale is composed of the following elements:

• An axis representation, which depends on the chart projection (could be a line or an arc).

• Major ticks, the marks drawn on the axis at each step of the scale.

• Steps labels, drawn next to the major ticks. These labels indicate the values of the coordinate represented by the scale.

• Minor ticks, the marks drawn on the axis at each substep of the scale.

• A title, which can be placed anywhere along the axis representation.

Depending on the type of chart, scales can be:

• Rectangular (that is, axes that are parallel to the x- and y-axes of the screen).

• Circular (generally used in Polar charts).

See Chart Components.