Concepts Tasks Settings Comparing Indicators Contents Overview of Comparative Analysis Creating a Basic Comparative Analysis Creating an Advanced Comparative Analysis Creating a Degradation Comparative Analysis Performing Actions on Indicator Readings Shown in a Graph Zooming In and Out on a Graph Creating an Ad Hoc Comparative Analysis from Indicators Comparative analyses allow you to select multiple indicators in order to compare their readings over time. Analyses typically compare readings from similar indicators that can be numeric, calculated, cumulative, descriptive, or performance indicators. For example, a technician might want to compare pressure readings for a group of pumps over a six-month period. You can view the results in charts as well as tables, forms, and dashboards. The topics in this section explain how to create and work with comparative analyses.