Series View
This visualization displays different sets of metrics evolving over a common dimension. Each numeric axis of the parallel coordinates view can therefor be displayed as a serie. Thereby, a serie is dependant of the Scaling of its axis.
![../../_images/series_view.png](../../_images/series_view.png)
Zoom
Zoom level over the common dimension (X-axis) can be changed using the mouse wheel button or by doing a click-and-drag. An homothetic zoom can be done using the “Ctrl” modifier both with the mouse wheel button or with a click-and-drag.
It is also possible to zoom between two values using the range widget :
![../../_images/series_view_calendar.png](../../_images/series_view_calendar.png)
Selection
Selecting a continuous range of values over the common dimension (X-axis) by doing a “Shift” + click-and-drag will instantly transfert the selection to the others views.
![../../_images/series_view_zoomed.png](../../_images/series_view_zoomed.png)
The current selection of the Source has also an impact over the display of the timeseries : only the selected values are taken into account an the view is refreshed instantly upon any selection change.
![../../_images/series_view_selection01.png](../../_images/series_view_selection01.png)
![../../_images/series_view_selection02.png](../../_images/series_view_selection02.png)
Rendering modes
Lines
This is the default mode. It allows to easily spot gaps in data.
![../../_images/series_view_lines.png](../../_images/series_view_lines.png)
Points
This alternative mode can be interesting when the values are a bit chaotic.
![../../_images/series_view_points01.png](../../_images/series_view_points01.png)
Lines Always
This mode is advisable when the values are widely spaced and an interpolation is needed.
![../../_images/series_view_points02.png](../../_images/series_view_points02.png)
![../../_images/series_view_lines_always.png](../../_images/series_view_lines_always.png)
Splitting the series according to a specific axis
It can sometimes be convenient to split one or more series according to the values contained in a specific column in order to reveal information that was previously hidden.
The resulting series are then superposed allowing to easily spot abnormal behavior.
![../../_images/series_view_unsplit.png](../../_images/series_view_unsplit.png)
![../../_images/series_view_split.png](../../_images/series_view_split.png)
Any column can be used to split the series by selecting it in the proper combo box.
Selecting the series to display
A click-and-drag over the list of series can toggle activate or deactivate several series at a time.
![../../_images/series_view_list.png](../../_images/series_view_list.png)
Accessing the view
There are three ways to access this graphic view.
By right-clicking on the header of a zone on the parallel view:
![../../_images/create_series_view_01.png](../../_images/create_series_view_01.png)
By right-clicking on the header of column in the listing view:
![../../_images/create_series_view_02.png](../../_images/create_series_view_02.png)
By clicking on the scatter view button located on the workspace toolbar and selection the appropriate zone:
The selected axis will then be used a the common dimension (X-axis), and all the other numeric axes will be displayed a series (Y-axis).