Define Number Properties for a Gauge Widget

Use the Number Properties page (accessed within the Gauge Widget Properties window) to define how to format text and numbers in a Gauge Widget. Formatting options vary by category (Number, Currency, Percentage, or Custom):

• Number: Define decimal places and enable 1000 separator, negative sign, and leading zeros.
• Currency: Define decimal places and symbol.
• Percentage: Define decimal places.
• Custom: Define a custom format string.
  Note: The Gauge Widget Properties window is accessed from within the Widget Manager when you create or edit a Gauge Widget.

To define number properties for a Gauge Widget:

1. Create a Widget
2. In the Type drop-down, select Gauge.
3. Click the Number Properties page.
4. Select a category (select one).
5. Define the following number properties (properties vary by category):
   • Decimal Places: Specify the number of decimal places to display to the right of a decimal point (example: 5.0 has one decimal place, 5.00 has two decimal places). Zero (0) indicates a whole number (no decimal place).
   • Use 1000 Separator: Select this check box to add a separator (example: Comma) when a number value reaches 1000. Separators vary depending on locale (example: USA, Europe, etc.).
   • Show Leading Zeroes: Select this check box to display zeroes (if any) before a decimal place (example: 0.7 has a leading zero).
   • Show Negative Sign: Select this check box to display a negative sign (when applicable) before a number string (example: -5.0).
   • Currency Symbol: By locale (example: English, United States).
   • Custom: Define a custom format or use an existing one (example: 0,0.00,#.##0,0%,0.00%,0.00E+00, ##0.0E+0).

6. Select OK.