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Pictorial Bar

The Pictorial Chart uses icons, symbols, or shapes to visually represent data values in a more engaging and illustrative format. Instead of traditional bars or columns, it displays proportional values using repeated or scaled graphical symbols. This chart type is useful for creating visually appealing reports and presenting comparative data in a simple, easy-to-understand way.

caution

There is no autosave feature for Reports. Click Save regularly while working in the Report Workspace.

Pictorial Chart Configuration​

  1. Insert a Chart widget and click it to select it.
  2. In the Settings Panel, click the Chart tab and select Pictorial from the Chart Type dropdown.
  3. Click Configure Data.
  4. In the left column, configure the following sections:

Data Source Selector​

  1. Data Source — Select a data source for the chart. Available items are the data sources (partitions) already added to the report.
  2. Data Type — Select the type of data to use:
    • Nodes — Node-based data such as Node Meta, Node Attributes, and Node Analytics (if analytics have been executed).
    • Graph — Graph-level analytics and metrics.
  3. Filters (optional) — Add filters to limit or refine the data:
    • Click Add Filter.
    • Field — Select a field from Node Meta, Node Attributes, or Node Analytics.
    • Operator — Select the filter operator.
    • Value — Select the filter value.
    • To delete a filter, click the delete icon on the filter row.
note

The Graph data type is only available if analytics have been executed on the selected data source.

Chart Configuration Settings​

  1. Category Field — Select the field used to group chart data into categories from Node Meta, Node Attributes, or Node Analytics.
  2. Aggregation Method — Select the calculation method applied to the selected value field.
  3. Value Field — Select the numerical field used to calculate and display the pictorial values for each category.
  4. Categories:
    • Sort Order — Display order of categories on the chart: Ascending or Descending.
    • Symbols — Select a symbol or icon for each category.
    • Colors — Click Extra Options to configure a custom colour for each category and its associated symbol.
  5. Click Apply.

Decimal Precision​

Set the number of decimal places displayed for chart values and tooltips.

Title​

Configure the chart title and subtitle:

  • Title — Main title displayed on the chart.
  • Secondary Title — Optional subtitle displayed below the main title.
  • Vertical Align — Vertical position of the title.
  • Horizontal Align — Horizontal position of the title.
  • Font — Title font family.
  • Font Size — Title text size.
  • Font Weight — Title thickness/style.
  • Color — Title text colour.

Legend​

Configure the chart legend appearance and position:

  • Vertical Align — Vertical position of the legend.
  • Font — Legend font family.
  • Font Size — Legend text size.
  • Font Weight — Legend text thickness/style.
  • Color — Legend text colour.
  • Symbol Size — Size of legend symbols/icons.