Charts¶
Charts turn numeric query results into visual summaries on the report.
Goal¶
Add a chart and choose the right chart type for your data.
Prerequisites¶
- Report query (or dataset) includes category and value fields
- Design tab is active
Steps¶
- Select the Chart tool.
- Place the chart or complete the Chart Wizard.
- Choose a chart type.
- Bind category and series/value fields.
- Set titles, legend, and colors.
- Preview.
[ Screenshot: Chart Wizard ]
Chart types¶
| Type | Best for |
|---|---|
| Bar / Horizontal Bar / Stacked Bar | Comparing categories |
| Pie | Parts of a whole |
| Line | Trends across ordered categories |
| Area | Cumulative trends |
| Scatter | Relationships between two numeric measures |
| Time Series | Coming Soon |
Tips¶
Tip
Place overview charts in Title or Summary bands; place small sparklines carefully in Detail only when each row needs its own chart.