Analytical Designer

Analytical Designer allows you to visualize your data using an array of analytical tools and visualization types.

Analytical Designer interface with the visualization canvas area in the center. On the far left, item 1 highlights the the data catalog. Below it, item 2 highlights calculated metrics. Item 3 highlights the Create metric button at the bottom left. At the top of the data catalog, item 4 highlights the search bar. Item 5 highlights the visualization type panel in the top center. Item 6 below it highlights the drop zones for metrics, etc. Below it, item 7 highlights the configuration panel. Item 8, located above the visualization canvas, highlights the filter button. Item 9, in the top-right corner, highlights the undo and redo buttons. To the right of the visualization, item 10 highlights the recommended next steps panel. Item 11, in the top-right corner, highlights the Save button.

In Analytical Designer, you can:

1 Analyze facts and attributes that represent qualitative data.

2 Analyze metrics that represent quantitative data.

3 Create a new metric without having to switch to the Metrics tab. For details, see Metric Editor.

4 Filter and search through your metrics, facts and attributes.

5 Switch among multiple types of visualizations. For details, see Visualization Types.

6 Drag data from these zones back to Data Catalog to remove them from your visualization.

7 Configure your visualization: change colors, modify axes, legends, and canvas. For details, see Configure Visualization Properties.

8 Drag any attribute to the bar to filter your data.

9 Navigate between steps or clear your visualization.

10 Use suggestions that help you modify your visualization based on common usage patterns.

11 Save your visualization.

To learn how to work with Analytical Designer in more detail, read the following sections:

Visualization