### Charting on an OLAP cube (OLAP layout)

The OLAP layout lets you chart on an OLAP grid. In order to create an OLAP chart, you must first have an OLAP grid in your report. For more information, see Creating an OLAP report.

###### To chart on an OLAP cube

1. On the `Insert` menu, click `Chart`.

   The Chart Expert dialog box appears.

2. On the `Type` tab, in the `Chart type` list, click the chart type that best illustrates your data. See Chart types.
3. Click the `Data` tab.

4. In the `Layout` area, click `OLAP`.
5. In the `Placement` area, click `Header` or `Footer` to specify where to place your chart.

   Note: How often your chart appears on the report depends on where the OLAP grid has been placed.

6. In the `Data` area, in the `On change of` list, click the field you want to base your chart on.
7. If necessary, in the `Subdivided by` list, click a secondary row or column you want to base your chart on.
8. On the `Axes` and `Options` tab, add data values, a legend, or other elements to your chart.
9. Click the `Text` tab.
10. Accept the default title information or add new titles your chart.
11. Click `OK`.

    Your chart is placed in the Header or Footer section of the report, depending on your selection in Step 5.

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