Changing the field associated with a visual element

You can change the field assigned to an element in a visual by using the field wells, drop targets, or the on-visual editors on the visual. For pivot tables, use field wells or drop targets because this visual type doesn't provide on-visual editors.

Change a field mapping by using an on-visual editor

Use the following procedure to modify the mapping of a field to a visual element.

To modify the mapping of a field by using an on-visual editor

1. On the visual, choose the on-visual editor for the visual element for which you want to change the field.

2. On the on-visual editor menu, choose the field that you want to associate with that visual element.

Changing a field mapping by using a drop target

To modify the mapping of a field to a visual element by using a drop target, choose a field in the Fields list pane. Then drag the field to a drop target on the visual, making sure that the drop indicator shows that the field is being replaced.

Changing a field mapping by using a field well

Use the following procedure to modify the mapping of a field to a visual element.

To modify the mapping of a field by using a field well

1. Click anywhere on the Field wells to expand them.

2. Choose the field well that represents the element that you want to remap, and then choose a new field from the menu that appears.