Parallel coordinates

Parallel coordinates charts offer a powerful way to visualize and explore high-dimensional datasets by representing each measure as a parallel axis.

  • Axis parameter - Country

  • Values parameter - COGS, Sales, Discounts, Gross Sales, Profit, Manufacturing Price, Sale Price

  • Chart type - Parallel coordinates

  • Description - Parallel coordinate charts are used to plot multivariate data in data exploration, pattern recognition, and outlier detection.

Parallel coordinates - measure only

Parallel coordinates with Small Multiples

  • Axis parameter - Country

  • Values parameter - COGS

  • Small multiples parameter - Product

Parallel coordinates with a single measure and small multiples

1. Axis settings for parallel coordinate charts

1.1. Format Y axis

By default, each measure is plotted on a separate scale. You can plot all the measures on a single scale by selecting the Overall radio button.

Individual scaling for each measure
Uniform scaling for all measures

If you choose Individual scaling, you can customize the Y-axis for each measure by enabling respective toggle.

a) Tick line: Plot tick lines and specify a length between 1 and 5.

Tick mark

b) Scale type: Plot the chart on a linear scale or a logarithmic scale.

Logarithmic scale

Please refer to Y-axis settings for a comprehensive list of Y-axis options.

2. Data label settings for parallel coordinate charts

Individual data labels are disabled by default.

2.1. Category and Value

Only the first and last data points are displayed by default.

Data labels

The series labels and values will not be displayed if you uncheck the Category and Value check boxes.

Series labels not displayed

2.2. Separator

Change the separator between the series name and value. By default they are separated by a comma.

Separator for series labels

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