Charts
Charts are the visualization of data from a dataset in the form of a table, diagram, or map.
Charts are created in a wizard based on data from a dataset.
You can create an unlimited number of charts based on a single dataset.
The workspace in the wizard interface is divided into three main panels:
- A dataset panel where available fields are displayed: Dimensions and Measures. You can add a calculated field to the list.
- A visualization setup panel where you can select the chart type. Each type has its own set of sections (such as X-axis, Y-axis, and filters) where you can drag and drop fields.
- A preview panel where the visualization is displayed.
Charts let you quickly analyze and test hypotheses. You can also save charts and add them to dashboards as widgets.
Chart type
The following types of charts are available in Yandex DataLens:
- Diagrams:
- Tables:
- Geographical maps:
Line chart
Displays changes to measures by dimension as a single or multiple horizontal lines.
| Section in the wizard |
Description |
|---|---|
| X | Dimension. Only one field can be specified |
| Y | Measure. You can specify multiple measures. If you add more than one measure to a section, the Colors section contains a dimension named Measure Names |
| Y2 | Measure. Use it to add a second Y-axis to a chart. You can specify multiple measures. If you add more than one measure to a section, the Colors section contains a dimension named Measure Names |
| Filters | Dimension or measure. Used as a filter |
| Colors | Dimension or the Measure Names field. Affects the color of lines. Measure Names is removed by deleting measures from the Y-axis |
| Sorting | Dimension. Can only use one dimension from the X-axis. Affects the sorting of the X-axis |
| Signatures | Measure. Displays measure values on the chart |
Area chart
Displays changes to measures by dimensions as areas, showing the contribution of each line to the total amount.
| Section in the wizard |
Description |
|---|---|
| X | Dimension. Only one field can be specified |
| Y | Measure. You can specify multiple measures. If you add more than one measure to a section, the Colors section contains a dimension named Measure Names |
| Filters | Dimension or measure. Used as a filter |
| Colors | Dimension or the Measure Names field. Affects the color of lines. Measure Names is removed by deleting measures from the Y-axis |
| Sorting | Dimension. Can only use one dimension from the X-axis. Affects the sorting of the X-axis |
| Signatures | Measure. Displays measure values on the chart |
Stacked area chart
Stacked area chart that shows the ratio of measures as a percentage.
| Section in the wizard |
Description |
|---|---|
| X | Dimension. Only one field can be specified |
| Y | Measure. You can specify multiple measures. If you add more than one measure to a section, the Colors section contains a dimension named Measure Names |
| Filters | Dimension or measure. Used as a filter |
| Colors | Dimension or the Measure Names field. Affects the color of lines. Measure Names is removed by deleting measures from the Y-axis |
| Sorting | Dimension. Can only use one dimension from the X-axis. Affects the sorting of the X-axis |
| Signatures | Measure. Displays measure values on the chart |
Bar chart
Displays data as flat vertical bars.
| Section in the wizard |
Description |
|---|---|
| X | Dimensions. One or two dimensions can be specified |
| Y | Measure. You can specify multiple measures. If you add more than one measure to a section, the Colors section contains a dimension named Measure Names. Measure Names can be moved to the X-axis |
| Filters | Dimension or measure. Used as a filter |
| Colors | Dimension or the Measure Names field. Affects the color of lines. Measure Names is removed by deleting measures from the Y-axis |
| Sorting | Dimension or measure. Affects the sorting of columns |
| Signatures | Measure. Displays measure values on the chart |
Stacked bar chart
Stacked bar chart that shows the ratio of measures as a percentage.
| Section in the wizard |
Description |
|---|---|
| X | Dimensions. One or two dimensions can be specified |
| Y | Measure. You can specify multiple measures. If you add more than one measure to a section, the Colors section contains a dimension named Measure Names. Measure Names can be moved to the X-axis |
| Filters | Dimension or measure. Used as a filter |
| Colors | Dimension or the Measure Names field. Affects the color of lines. Measure Names is removed by deleting measures from the Y-axis |
| Sorting | Dimension or measure. Affects the sorting of columns |
| Signatures | Measure. Displays measure values on the chart |
Bar chart
Displays data as flat horizontal bars.
| Section in the wizard |
Description |
|---|---|
| Y | Dimensions. One or two dimensions can be specified |
| X | Measure. You can specify multiple measures. If you add more than one measure to a section, the Colors section contains a dimension named Measure Names. Measure Names can be moved to the Y-axis |
| Filters | Dimension or measure. Used as a filter |
| Colors | Dimension or the Measure Names field. Affects the color of lines. Measure Names can be removed by deleting measures from the X-axis |
| Sorting | Dimension or measure. Affects the sorting of columns |
| Signatures | Measure. Displays measure values on the chart |
Normalized bar chart
Normalized bar chart that shows the ratio of measures.
| Section in the wizard |
Description |
|---|---|
| Y | Dimensions. One or two dimensions can be specified |
| X | Measure. You can specify multiple measures. If you add more than one measure to a section, the Colors section contains a dimension named Measure Names. Measure Names can be moved to the Y-axis |
| Filters | Dimension or measure. Used as a filter |
| Colors | Dimension or the Measure Names field. Affects the color of lines. Measure Names can be removed by deleting measures from the X-axis |
| Sorting | Dimension or measure. Affects the sorting of columns |
| Signatures | Measure. Displays measure values on the chart |
Scatter chart
Displays data points for comparing pairs of values.
| Section in the wizard |
Description |
|---|---|
| X | Dimension or measure. Sets the X-axis value |
| Y | Dimension or measure. Sets the Y-axis value |
| Points | Dimension. Specifies the number of points on the chart |
| Filters | Dimension or measure. Used as a filter |
| Colors | Dimension or measure. Affects the color of points |
| Sorting | Measure. Affects the sorting of columns |
Pie chart
Displays the size of elements in a single data series relative to the sum of elements as a circle.
| Section in the wizard |
Description |
|---|---|
| Colors | Dimension. Only one field can be specified |
| Measures | Measure. Only one field can be specified |
| Filters | Dimension or measure. Used as a filter |
| Sorting | Dimension or measure from the Colors section. Affects the sorting |
| Signatures | Measure. Displays measure values on the chart |
Tree chart
Displayed as a set of rectangles. Use this chart to compare proportions in a hierarchy.
Use this chart to compare proportions in a hierarchy.
| Section in the wizard |
Description |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | Dimensions. Determines the hierarchy tree of nested rectangles |
| Size | Measure. One measure that determines the area of a rectangle |
| Filters | Dimension or measure. Used as a filter |
| Colors | Dimension or measure. Affects the shading of rectangles in a chart |
Simple table
Displays data in table format, where the first row defines the names of fields and the remaining rows define their values.
| Section in the wizard |
Description |
|---|---|
| Columns | Dimensions and measures to be used as columns. Field names are used as column headers |
| Filters | Dimension or measure. Used as a filter |
| Colors | Measure. Affects cell shading. It may contain only one indicator |
| Sorting | Dimensions and measures specified in the Columns section. You can use multiple dimensions and measures. The order of fields in a section affects the sorting order of table fields |
Pivot table
Displays data in table format, where rows and columns may contain dimension values and cells at their intersection may contain measures.
| Section in the wizard |
Description |
|---|---|
| Columns | Dimensions |
| Rows | Dimensions |
| Measures | Measures. If you add more than one measure to a section, the Columns section contains the Measure Names dimension that defines the location of the measure headers. Measure Names can be moved to Rows |
| Filters | Dimension or measure. Used as a filter |
| Colors | Measure. Affects cell shading. It may contain only one indicator |
| Sorting | Dimensions and measures specified in the Columns and Rows sections. You can use multiple dimensions and measures. The order of fields in a section affects the sorting order of table fields |
Point map
Displays geographical points on the map.
| Section in the wizard |
Description |
|---|---|
| Geopoints | Measure with the type Geopoint |
| Size | The size of a point on the map |
| Filters | Dimension or measure. Used as a filter |
| Colors | Dimension or measure. Affects the intensity of point fill |
| Tooltips | Dimension or measure. A tooltip that appears when you hover over a point |
Choropleth map
Displays shaded areas on the map.
| Section in the wizard |
Description |
|---|---|
| Geopolygons | Measure with the type Geopolygon |
| Filters | Dimension or measure. Used as a filter |
| Colors | Dimension or measure. Affects the color of points |
Heat map
Displays geographical points on the map with different shading intensity.
| Section in the wizard |
Description |
|---|---|
| Geopoints | Measure with the type Geopoint |
| Filters | Dimension or measure. Used as a filter |
| Colors | Dimension or measure. Affects the intensity of point fill |
Publishing a chart
You can grant any internet user access to a chart using DataLens Public. This chart becomes public and any user can view it without authorization.
Warning
Before publishing any data, make sure that your charts and dashboards don't contain any personal data or trade secrets. Access to published data is not restricted.
Access management
You can configure chart permissions. For more information, see Access management.