
Chapter 4: Spreadsheets in Calc
What use is the DataPilot?
A table that has been created with the DataPilot is an interactive table, i.e. data can be
arranged, rearranged or summarized according to different points of view. This functionality
is especially useful for Sales Control. On the one hand it may be important to view the
turnover figures at regular intervals while, on the other ,it may be relevant to analyze sales
figures on a regional basis.
Creating DataPilot Tables
1. Select the data range of a table together with the row and column headings.
2. Choose Data > DataPilot > Start. The dialogue Select Source appears.
3. Select the option Current selection.
4. confirm with OK..
5. The column headings of the table will be shown as buttons in the DataPilot dialogue,
which can then be positioned via drag and drop as required in the layout areas Column,
Row and Data.
6. Drag the required fields into one of the three areas. The field will be dropped accordingly.
If the button is dropped in the Data area it will be given a caption that also shows the formula
that will be used in the data range to create the data.
• Double-clicking on one of the fields in the Data area calls up the Data Field dialogue.
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