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Set default x axis scrolling position

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LisaK on 25 Feb 2020 23:01:02

Enable selection of the default scroll position for the x-axis on a chart. For example, on a line chart with dates as the x-axis, when not all of the data can display in the view at once, the scroll defaults to the beginning/left end of the x-axis and the most recent dates are at the far end causing the end user to always have to scroll to see the most recent data. If you could set the visual to default to the right end, then the user would only have to scroll if they wanted to see more history.

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Dale Newnham on 19 Mar 2021 12:46:30

RE: Set default x axis scrolling position

I have had a number of key users request this feature so it appears to be an important and logical request.

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Moritz Grimm on 25 Jan 2021 10:33:58

RE: Set default x axis scrolling position

This would pretty enhance the usability and readability of reports and especially of Dashboards where the line charts are very small and it is unconvenient to scroll all the way to the right! I just do not understand why this is not already an option because sorting dates from left to right beginning with the most recent is so irritating that it is not a real option

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Dipak Bhudia on 11 Jan 2021 21:25:43

RE: Set default x axis scrolling position

This would be great, dates are generally displayed from left to right (Early-> Latest).

I want my users to see the latest data on the right which is currently hidden because the scrolling defaults left. Flipping the dates to have latest on the left is counterintuitive.

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Jenny Murphy on 29 Oct 2020 08:52:43

RE: Set default x axis scrolling position

Really need this addition

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James B on 26 Sep 2020 21:54:50

RE: Set default x axis scrolling position

This would be a very useful feature, especially for mobile app users.

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M on 10 Jul 2020 17:20:53

RE: Set default x axis scrolling position

Configurable start scroll position is a must

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Mike on 06 Jul 2020 00:16:00

RE: Set default x axis scrolling position

This would be an excellent addition to the tool

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Armin K. on 05 Jul 2020 23:57:24

RE: Set default x axis scrolling position

You are completely right! Usually most recent data are the most interesting. Please make default position configurable.

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Armin K. on 05 Jul 2020 23:57:24

RE: Set default x axis scrolling position

Please make default scroll bar position configurable.

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