Summary Graphs

The Summary Views (Figure 1, below) includes two graphing options available within the same window - the summary trend graph and the summary box plot graph, both of which summarize changes across multiple probability distributions. Figure one demonstrates the Summary view with a summary trend graph. Either graph can be created quickly by selecting one or more @RISK elements (inputs or outputs) and then selecting either Summary Box Plot, Summary Trend, or Summary Letter Value option from the Explore Menu, under Summary Graphs.

Figure 1 - Summary View - Summary Trend Graph

When creating a Summary Graph, the resulting graph depends on the active cell selection at the time the graph is created. A few things to note: 

  • Only @RISK inputs or outputs will be included in a summary graph. If other cells are included in the selection, they will not be included in the graph.
  • If a range of @RISK elements (inputs or outputs) are selected, the graph will represent that range of cells.
  • If only a single @RISK element is selected, or the selected range only includes a single @RISK element, only that element will appear on the graph.
  • If no elements are selected @RISK will prompt for an appropriate selection.

Summary View Command Buttons

The Summary View window includes the following Command Buttons: 

  • Help - Open help resources (online or local, based on @RISK settings); see Help Button for more information.
  • Select Simulation # to Display - Only active when browsing simulation results that include multiple simulations. Switch between simulations, or select 'All Simulations' to view combined results overlaid each other.
  • Define Filters - Define filters for the elements being viewed. See Filtering Results.
  • Settings/Actions - Window-specific setting options and commands. The Summary Graph Settings/Actions are:
    • Graph Formatting Options - Opens the Graph Options dialog; more information on formatting graphs starts in Graphing in @RISK.
    • Reset Graph to Defaults - Remove all formatting options and reset the graph display to the @RISK defaults.
    • Show Sample Path - Check to show the sample path on the graph; the sample path graphs the actual values for the selected iteration.
    • Append Additional Results - Add additional outputs, added at the end of the graph (the far right of the X axis).
    • Replace Results - Swap the existing outputs displayed in the graph with a new range of outputs.
    • Summary Manager - Open the Summary Manager window to configure the outputs included in the selected Summary Graph; see Summary Manager for more information.
  • Export - Commands for exporting the current graph and legend; see Exporting Graphs for more information.

Additionally, there are two buttons to toggle the graph display between Summary Trend and Summary Box Plot views. The options are:

  • Summary Trend View - Switch the graph displayed to a summary trend graph.
  • Summary Box Plot View - Switch the graph displayed to a summary box plot graph.
  • Summary Letter Value View - Switch the graph displayed to a summary letter value graph.
  • Animate Sample Path - Only available when Summary Trend View is selected. Animate the graph by switching iterations once every second.
  • Select Iteration - Only available when Summary Trend View is selected. Manually select an iteration to be displayed by using the arrows, or by entering a value.