# Parallel Coordinates

### **Chart setup to build a parallel coordinates chart**

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{% step %}

#### **Axis**

Drag the dimension to plot on the axis (e.g., Country).
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

#### **Values parameter**

Drag the measures to analyze (e.g., COGS, Sales, Discounts, Gross Sales, Profit, Manufacturing Price, Sale Price).
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

#### **Chart type**

Select **Parallel coordinates** from the Special charts section of the Chart Type dropdown menu.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

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

<figure><img src="https://3132984990-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FbOoZhPvC57Z0CNgep4Ib%2Fuploads%2FI11EKLmC20YKLWjgyRIQ%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=2eca47a7-c9e4-412c-b9b8-87fc196889be" alt=""><figcaption><p>Parallel coordinates - measure only</p></figcaption></figure>

### **Chart setup to build a parallel coordinates chart with small multiples**

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

#### **Axis**

Drag the dimension to plot on the axis (e.g., Country).
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

#### **Values parameter**

Drag the measure to analyze (e.g., COGS).
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

#### **Small multiples parameter**

Drag the dimension to plot on the parallel axes (e.g., Product).
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

#### **Chart type**

Select **Parallel coordinates** from the Special charts section of the Chart Type dropdown menu.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

<figure><img src="https://3132984990-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FbOoZhPvC57Z0CNgep4Ib%2Fuploads%2FkzZWWpa284yM4rJ0bQOZ%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=85e65410-a9a8-41bb-975b-96ab283aad35" alt=""><figcaption><p>Parallel coordinates with a single measure and small multiples</p></figcaption></figure>

### **1. Customization and formatting 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.

<div><figure><img src="https://3132984990-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FbOoZhPvC57Z0CNgep4Ib%2Fuploads%2F49cLiGHDOTr4U9Dflm7I%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=1a15e4e3-8990-45a9-9e10-8a6ff9c87891" alt=""><figcaption><p>Individual scaling for each measure</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="https://3132984990-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FbOoZhPvC57Z0CNgep4Ib%2Fuploads%2FJYwnIoRsjYuu05xtzvBz%2F2024-11-12_14h47_02.png?alt=media&#x26;token=f512ceb9-1d8c-4684-bb1e-e71c96cff531" alt=""><figcaption><p>Uniform scaling for all measures</p></figcaption></figure></div>

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.

<figure><img src="https://3132984990-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FbOoZhPvC57Z0CNgep4Ib%2Fuploads%2FPP5hdegXAI1gChSTI2hw%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=3fa2a592-1f59-4ada-9b8e-fc8ea8b58174" alt=""><figcaption><p>Tick mark</p></figcaption></figure>

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

<figure><img src="https://3132984990-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FbOoZhPvC57Z0CNgep4Ib%2Fuploads%2FVN73gvm2gilTUpQ2186j%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=10a10b81-b874-493b-bec7-fffcbaef15f9" alt=""><figcaption><p>Logarithmic scale</p></figcaption></figure>

Please refer to [Y-axis settings](https://docs.inforiver.com/analytics+/working-with-analytics+/3.-charts/3.8.-display-settings-for-charts/charts-axis-settings#id-3.-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.&#x20;

#### 2.1. Category and Value

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

<figure><img src="https://3132984990-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FbOoZhPvC57Z0CNgep4Ib%2Fuploads%2F8JnKabgO38f2SYvc2dhN%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=608e7553-c123-4e81-9616-e6209761b023" alt=""><figcaption><p>Data labels</p></figcaption></figure>

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

<figure><img src="https://3132984990-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FbOoZhPvC57Z0CNgep4Ib%2Fuploads%2FkDtT7Cx7ZIKENWGGUBJ9%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=2f2d4559-b164-4d36-9040-d54fffd56237" alt=""><figcaption><p>Series labels not displayed</p></figcaption></figure>

#### 2.2. Separator

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

<figure><img src="https://3132984990-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FbOoZhPvC57Z0CNgep4Ib%2Fuploads%2Ff43pjQ6ejGzQ9ZzINxQ3%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=67e1afa9-3fa9-4380-9294-ea581bcf3904" alt=""><figcaption><p>Separator for series labels</p></figcaption></figure>

## Additional formatting options

Here are the other settings that help you refine your parallel coordinates chart.

<table><thead><tr><th width="143.5">Feature</th><th>Description</th><th data-type="content-ref">Link</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Number</td><td>Configure number formatting (decimals, units)</td><td><a href="../../working-with-analytics+/3.-charts/3.8.-display-settings-for-charts/charts-number-settings">charts-number-settings</a></td></tr><tr><td>Legend</td><td>Show/hide and customize the legends</td><td><a href="../../working-with-analytics+/3.-charts/3.8.-display-settings-for-charts/charts-legend-settings">charts-legend-settings</a></td></tr><tr><td>Data Label</td><td>Show exact values for each data point</td><td><a href="../../working-with-analytics+/3.-charts/3.6.-data-label-customizations">3.6.-data-label-customizations</a></td></tr><tr><td>Trellis</td><td>Create small multiples using category split</td><td><a href="../../working-with-analytics+/6.-trellis-customizations">6.-trellis-customizations</a></td></tr><tr><td>Conditional Formatting</td><td>Apply color rules to highlight values</td><td><a href="../../working-with-analytics+/9.-conditional-formatting">9.-conditional-formatting</a></td></tr><tr><td>Sorting</td><td>Sort axis order</td><td><a href="../../working-with-analytics+/10.-sort-and-reorder-data/sorting-data">sorting-data</a></td></tr><tr><td>Ranking</td><td>Limit to top/bottom N categories</td><td><a href="../../working-with-analytics+/11.-ranking-data-topn/ranking-for-charts">ranking-for-charts</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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