Gauges
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
Chart setup to build an angular gauge:
Axis
Drag the dimension to plot on the axis (e.g., Month).
Values parameter
Drag the measures to analyze (e.g, Actual, Plan, 2024 Actuals, 2024 Plan - Created visual measures for demonstration purposes).
Chart type
Select Vertical Linear gauge from the Chart Type dropdown menu.
Angular gauges are ideal for displaying a single key performance indicator (KPI), such as system utilization, completion percentage, or performance scores.
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.
2. Customization & formatting under Canvas settings
2.1. Gauge type
You can plot semi-circular, circular, or arc gauges.
2.2. Gap
Set the spacing between the primary and secondary gauge.
2.3. Primary
Needle: Render a needle to denote the actuals.
Remaining fill: Customize the color of the gauge. It is set to light grey by default.
Actuals: Customize the appearance and color of the Actuals measure.
Width: Set the width of the gauge.
Target: Customize how the target is represented. You can render a circle or a line.
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.
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Linear gauge
Chart setup to build a linear gauge:
Axis
Drag the dimension to plot on the axis (e.g., Month).
Values parameter
Drag the measures to analyze (e.g., Actual, Plan, Created visual measures EnhcPlan, PlanMax, and PlanMin).
Chart type
Select Vertical Linear gauge from the Chart Type dropdown menu.
Linear gauges offer a minimalistic solution for showing progress toward a goal, such as tracking KPIs or completion percentages. Since they are vertically oriented, they can easily be accommodated in dashboards.
Linear gauge with min and max points defined - you can specify the minimum and maximum cutoff values between which to plot the gauge.
1. Customization & formatting options under Canvas settings
Use the Conditional formatting > Comparison band option to easily compare values visually against predefined benchmarks.
2. Canvas settings for Linear gauge
2.1. Linear gauge type
Choose between Qualitative linear, Regular linear, and Progress bars.
2.2. Rounded edge
Soften the corners by enabling the rounded edge option.
2.3. Actuals
Customize the color and appearance of the AC measure.
Width: Set the width of the Actuals bar.
Marker: Enable/disable the marker for AC. You can also set the style (Triangle/Diamond/Circle/Square/Line) and color.
Size: Set the size of the marker.
2.4. Target
Enable the toggle to plot the target. Set the style, size, and color of the target marker.
2.5. Gauge width
Set the thickness of the gauge.
2.6. Remaining width
Choose a different color for the gauge. It is set to light grey by default.
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Additional formatting options
Here are the other settings that help you refine your Gauge chart.
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