In TimeMap, you can set beginning and ending dates independent of the dates of your fact boxes. For example, if you want the time scale to start at the beginning of the year even though the first fact doesn't occur until February, you can do so.
| 1. | On the Time Scale ribbon, click Begin and End Dates. |
The Time Scale Properties dialog box displays to the Begin and End Dates tab.
You can also double-click on the time scale and click the Begin and End Dates tab.
| 2. | In the Begin list, click on the arrow to select the begin date for the timeline. |
| 3. | In the Time field, click the arrows to adjust the begin time. |
| 4. | Select or clear the first fact's date and time if you want to use it for the begin date. |
| 5. | In the End list, click on the arrow to select the end date for the timeline. |
| 6. | In the Time field, click the arrows to adjust the end time. |
| 7. | Select or clear the last fact's date and time if you want to use it for the end date. |
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A Stop Scale After Last Date check box is also located on the General tab in the Time Scale Properties dialog box.
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| 8. | Click OK to save your changes. |
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