Requirements of charts
Learn about the minimum requirements of different chart types in Tellius
Measures and dimensions required for each chart
The following are the essential requirements for building effective and insightful charts. Get the minimum number of measures and dimensions needed for each chart type.
KPI
1
0
Pie chart
1
1
Bar chart
1
1
Line chart
1
1
Scatter plot
2
1
Combo chart
1
1
Table
n
n
Detail table
n
n
Pivot table
n
n
Histogram
1
0
Heatmap
1
2
Treemap
1
1
Sankey chart
1
2
Bubble chart
1
1
Boundary map
0
1 (geo dimension)
Location map
0
2 (latitude & longitude)
Waterfall chart
1
1
KPI target chart
1
0
Growth chart
1
1
Funnel chart
1
1
Bar conversion
n
0
Confidence range
3
1
YoY chart
1
1 (date)
Cohort chart
1
2
Data point limits for each chart
In this section, we'll outline the default number of data points allowed for various chart types. Understanding these limits is crucial for creating effective and visually appealing charts.
Line chart
Area chart
Growth/Trend chart
Combined bar chart
Heatmap
Confidence range chart
Scatter chart
10,000
Bubble chart
5000
Treemap, Bar chart
1000
Location map, Boundary map
1000
Pivot table, Cohort chart
500
Waterfall chart
100
Pie/Donut chart, Funnel chart, Tables
50
Optimizing your chart data
Understanding the default data point limits for different chart types is essential for effective data visualization. However, there may be instances where you need to work with larger datasets. In such cases, consider the following options for better data representation:
Alternative chart types: Explore alternative chart types that are better suited for larger datasets. For example, if you're dealing with extensive data, a scatter plot or a bar chart might be more appropriate than a pie chart.
Data optimization: Before creating your chart, consider optimizing your dataset. This can involve summarizing or aggregating your data to reduce the number of data points while retaining key insights.
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