Adding a new trend

Add new trends to monitor real-time data in graphical format.

To add a completely new trend to the library:

1. In Trends, open the Trend Library and navigate to the folder where you want to create the trend.
   (Optional) Add a new folder by clicking Add Folder at the bottom of the library panel, or by clicking Add Folder in the Options menu at the top of the library.
2. In the Trend Library, at the bottom of the panel, click Add Trend . This creates a new trend and opens the Add Trend dialog.
3. In Add Trend, enter the configuration information on the General, Axes, Chart, and Data tabs. See Trends configuration for details on the configuration options.

   NOTE: A public item is visible to all users in your user group. A private item is visible to you and any user in your user group with Edit permissions on this item type. See Managing user accounts, role names, and mapping for details.

4. Save the trend.

To add a copy of an existing trend to the library:

1. In Trends, open the Trend Library and navigate to the trend you want to copy.

   (Optional) Add a new folder by clicking Add Folder at the bottom of the library panel, or by clicking Add Folder in the Options menu at the top of the library.

2. Right-click the trend name or click Options for this trend, and select Duplicate to create a copy in the same folder. Select Copy To to create a copy in a different folder.
3. (Optional) In the Trend Library, select the new trend, right-click the trend name or click Options for this trend, and select Edit to open the trend settings. Change the trend name and other relevant settings.

   NOTE: A public item is visible to all users in your user group. A private item is visible to you and any user in your user group with Edit permissions on this item type. See Managing user accounts, role names, and mapping for details.

4. Save the modified trend settings.

For information on how to use Trends, see Trends.