Display Options & Patterns
Control how the CFD looks, customize individual bands, use advanced options, and learn to read common chart patterns.
Display Options
| Option | What It Does | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Interval | Granularity: 1 day / 1 week / 2 weeks / 1 month | 1 day |
| Include Sub-Tasks | Include sub-tasks alongside parent issues | Off |
| Show as % of total | Display bands as percentage instead of counts | Off |
| Show Legend | Show/hide the band legend | On |
| Hide Weekends | Skip Saturday and Sunday on the X-axis | Off |
| Show Horizontal Gridlines | Add horizontal gridlines for reading values | Off |
| Y-Axis Starts at Zero | Force Y-axis to start at 0 - prevents misleading scale | On |
| Enable Scroll Zoom | Allow pinch/scroll zoom on the chart | Off |
Advanced Options
| Option | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Continue After End Date | Include issues that transitioned after the chart's end date |
| Show Entire Time Interval | Extend the X-axis to the full date range even if no data exists for some days |
Band Customization
After the chart loads, customize individual bands in the band list:
- Exclude a band - uncheck it to remove it from the chart and the count
- Reorder bands - drag bands to match your workflow order (bottom = first stage)
- Custom colors - click the color swatch next to a band name to change its color
Tip: Order bands so the earliest stage (e.g., "To Do") is at the bottom and the final stage (e.g., "Done") is at the top. This is the standard CFD convention - completion accumulates upward.
Export
| Format | What Is Exported |
|---|---|
| Configuration | JSON export of all settings for reuse or backup |
Interpreting Common CFD Patterns
Healthy Flow
All bands are roughly proportional. The total height grows steadily. The Done band widens progressively. No single band dominates.
Bottleneck
One band (e.g., "In Review") grows consistently wider over time while later bands stay flat. Work is entering the stage faster than it is leaving. Address that stage's capacity.
Scope Creep
The top of the chart keeps rising even as the Done band grows. New work is being added faster than it is being completed.
Stalled Sprint
The chart goes flat across all bands for multiple days. Work is not moving - investigate blockers, dependencies, or team availability.