Gauge

Gauge charts are used to visualize performance against a target using a speedometer-like display. Perfect for dashboards, they quickly convey KPIs like revenue, progress, or customer satisfaction.

Angular gauge

  • Axis parameter - Month

  • Values parameter - Actual, Plan, 2024 Actuals, 2024 Plan, Created visual measures for demonstration purposes

  • Chart type - Vertical Linear gauge

  • Description - Angular gauges are ideal for displaying a single key performance indicator (KPI), such as system utilization, completion percentage, or performance scores.

Angular gauge pivot data

The Min and Max values specify the range of values between which the actuals and target should lie.

When the secondary actuals and target are not assigned, a single gauge will be plotted.

1. Conditional formatting for Angular gauges

Use the Conditional formatting > Comparison band option to easily compare values visually against predefined benchmarks.

Comparison band for angular gauges

2. Canvas settings for Angular gauges

2.1. Gauge type

You can plot semi-circular, circular, or arc gauges.

Circular gauge
Arc gauge

2.2. Gap

Set the spacing between the primary and secondary gauge.

Gap

2.3. Primary

  • Needle: Render a needle to denote the actuals.

Needle to depict actuals
  • Remaining fill: Customize the color of the gauge. It is set to light grey by default.

Remaining fill
  • Actuals: Customize the appearance and color of the Actuals measure.

Actuals customization
  • Width: Set the width of the gauge.

  • Target: Customize how the target is represented. You can render a circle or a line.

Target customizations

2.3. Secondary

When a secondary actual and target are assigned, you can customize the second gauge with the same options discussed in the previous section.

Secondary gauge options

Migrating from xViz Angular Gauge charts to Analytics+

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