The leftmost column of the table lists area names. If the table contains comparison areas, these will be displayed at the foot of the table in italics. Totals may also be displayed at the foot of the table if the indicator values being viewed are counts The top two rows of the table display the theme and indicator/date names for the data being displayed. Click an indicator name to sort data values in ascending or descending order. Click the 'Notes' icon next to an indicator name to view metadata relating to the indicator. A metadata summary for the data view and the indicators it contains (or a link to a metadata summary) may be available below the table. You can click checkboxes in the third row of the table to select particular indicators and dates for charting - if the idicators are categorical a radio button will be available instead (as only one selection can be charted at a time). To select all indicators and dates for charting click the 'Chart' checkbox. To select a subset of areas for charting or mapping, click the checkbox in the second column of the table corresponding to each area you wish to include. If you wish to select all areas, click the uppermost checkbox in this column. If you do not select any areas Data Server will asssume you wish to chart or map all areas in the table.
In order to use the table in, for example, a Word document the process is as follows:
Use the mouse to select the table. Make sure you select to a point below the table to ensure that you capture it in its entirety.
Copy your selection by using either CTRL-C, or the Copy option from the Edit menu, or right-clicking and choosing Copy from the menu.
Paste the result into your document by selecting the place you wish to add the report and using either CTRL-V, or the Paste option from the Edit menu, or right-clicking and choosing Paste from the menu.
A series of icons is available above the table. Note that some of the icons described here may be unavailable in the system you are viewing.
Click the 'Back' icon if you wish to return to the previous page.
Click the 'CSV' icon to download the data view as a CSV file, which can be opened in Excel for further data analysis or reporting.
Click the 'Email' icon to send someone a Web link to the data view you have created.
Click the 'Chart' icon to chart any areas, indicators and dates selected in the way described above. This will take you to the 'Chart View' page.
Click the 'Atlas' icon to access one or more interactive atlases for viewing the data view. This will take you to the 'Atlas View' page.
Click the 'Map' icon to access static thematic maps of the indicators in the data view. This will take yo to the 'Map View' page. Note that you must first use the table to select the indicator and date you wish to map.