Parallel Axis

The Parallel Axis Chart (also known as a Parallel Coordinates Plot) displays multivariate data by plotting each variable on a separate parallel axis, connecting data points belonging to the same record with a line.

This chart is ideal for comparing patterns across multiple variables simultaneously or finding clusters and outliers in multivariate datasets.

Use cases:

• Multivariate performance comparison across multiple measures.
• Identifying trends, correlations, or outliers in high-dimensional data.
• Visualizing complex patterns in operational, financial, or research data.

Note

Use Parallel Axis Charts for complex, multivariable datasets where side-by-side axis-based comparisons are meaningful. Avoid for single-variable or small-dimensional data where simpler charts (like bar, line, or heatmap) offer better clarity.

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⚙️ Setup

1. Drag the Parallel Axis Chart widget onto your designer workspace.
2. Select the chart.
3. Go to the Widget Configuration tab.
4. Under the Configuration panel tab, select the Basic Configuration option.
5. Select your Source for the chart.
6. Map:
   • Measure — up to 10 measures to display on parallel axes.
   • Dimension — Name of the category or item to group the lines by.
7. Optionally add a Date field for time-based filtering.

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📊 Basic Configuration

Configuration Item	Description
Source	Data source to fetch the chart data from.
Measure	2–10 numeric values, each displayed as a parallel axis.
Dimension	Category or label grouping each line on the chart.
Date Field (optional)	Enables date-based filtering and drilldown functionality.

Note

You must select at least two measures for a meaningful Parallel Axis Chart.

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🎨 Chart Customizations

Category	Options & Description
General	Theme, interactivity, borders, and chart decals.
Title	Chart title, font, alignment, and visibility options.
Sorting	Sort order of data points by measure values or series name.
Grid	Control margins, padding, and positioning of the chart grid.
Legend	Show or hide legend and customize its appearance.
HeatMap	Optional color scale mapping to a selected measure.
Parallel Axis	Axis scaling, formatting, labels, and custom min/max ranges.
Series	Customize line appearance: smoothness, width, type, color, gradient fill, etc.
Tooltip	Enable and configure tooltips for individual points or lines.
Others	Layout orientation: Horizontal or Vertical.

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📊 Example Visualization