iReport Ultimate Guide - Nimsoft Library

iReport Ultimate Guide13.4.3.8 ConnectorsA connector is a line between two tasks. It’s defined by two task IDs, one to identify the task from which the line starts, theother to define where the line should arrive. Two Boolean properties define from which sides of the task the line must start andarrive. By default, a connector line starts from the end of the first task and arrives at the start of the second one.Figure 13-48 shows the window to define the ID and Boolean properties of a connector.Figure 13-48 Specifying connectors in a Gantt chartThe properties on the Connector Options tab define the appearance of the connector line.13.4.3.9 Trend LinesIn a Gantt chart, a trend line is a vertical line that spans a series of consecutive dates. Its position is defined by two dates, thestart date and the end date. Use the Trend Lines tab of the main Gantt Properties window to define a trend line and its label.You can define any number of trend lines in a Gantt chart.13.4.3.10 Data TableA data table is a group of columns that display additional information for each process defined in the Gantt chart. If you use adata table, the processes must be defined using the processes list, not within the tasks (see 13.4.3.6, “Processes and Tasks,”on page 272).A data table is defined through the Datatable tab of the main Gantt Properties window.274