Overview
Type |
Icon |
When to Use |
|---|---|---|
Pie |
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You want to show the relationship of parts to the whole. Use a pie chart to highlight proportions rather than actual values. If it is important to show actual values in the chart, avoid using the pie chart type. |
3D Pie |
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Similar to the pie chart, but in three a dimensional form. |
Multi Pie |
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Used to highlight individual component sizes in a system of multiple components. |
Ring |
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Similar to the pie chart, but in a circular ring form. |
Chart Data Options
Option |
Description |
|---|---|
Colour |
This is the category label for the X axis |
Size |
Typically a numeric value such as $. An item that you want to measure on your Chart |
Pie Chart Tutorial
Summary
In order to set up a Pie Chart you will need:
- Create a report with chart display
- Select a field to use as the Colour
- Select a field to use as the Size
- Create your chart, selecting Pie as the type
- Provide the Colour and Size options
- Customise the Chart as required
- Proceed to the Output step
- Save your report