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How to Create a Horizontal Bar Chart

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Written by Ray
Updated over 2 months ago

Horizontal Bar Charts are useful for comparing metrics across categories with a clear left-to-right visual layout.

This guide will show you how to create a Horizontal Bar Chart using the Revlitix Reports module.

Step 1: Access the Reports Module

  • Navigate to the Reports module from the main menu.

Step 2: Select or Create a Report

  • To use an existing report:
    Click View Reports and select from the list of available reports.
    If you're already inside a report, click Edit Report.

  • To create a new report:
    Click New Report and proceed to add widgets.

Step 3: Add a Widget

  • Click Add Widget inside the report.

  • Enter a Widget Name in the text box.

  • Tap Save to proceed.

Step 4: Configure the Widget

  • Choose Widget Type

From the dropdown, select Comparison Chart as the widget type.

  • Select Graph Type

Choose Horizontal Bar Chart from the list of available chart styles.

  • Add Widget Description

Provide a brief description of what the chart represents.

Step 5: Select Data and Parameters

  • Choose Channel Name

Select the Channel Name for which you're building the chart.

  • Select Object

Choose the relevant Object under the selected channel.

  • Set Time Range

Define the time range for which the data should be visualized.

  • Configure X-Axis

Choose the X-Axis field.

  • The corresponding Date Field will auto-populate.

  • Select the appropriate date.

  • Configure Y-Axis

Choose the Y-Axis field.

  • Based on your selection, value fields will appear.

  • Use the checkboxes to select one or more metrics.

  • Plot Average Values (Optional)

If needed, check the Plot Average box to display average lines on the chart.

Step 6: Advanced Settings (Optional)

  • AI Prompt: Add a custom prompt to generate AI summaries for this chart.

  • Change Widget Color: Select a preferred color for the chart.

  • Save as Template: Check the Save Template box to reuse this widget in the future.

Step 7: Preview and Finalize the Widget

  • A preview image of the chart will appear on the right.

  • Optionally, check Show Values to display data labels on the bars.

  • Click Create Widget to finalize.

  • Click Back if you don’t wish to save the widget.

Step 8: View the Report

  • Once created, the widget will appear in the report and can be accessed from the Reports Details page.

By following these steps, you can easily create and customize a Horizontal Bar Chart in Revlitix to visualize your data effectively.

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