A Chart Report transforms raw data into a visual format, helping you identify key relationships, trends, and patterns. By converting data into charts, you can make faster, more informed decisions.
Sample Chart Report
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Quixy offers multiple chart types, each designed for different use cases and visualization needs. The available chart types are listed below:
Data Access determines who can view, edit, or interact with a chart report based on the permissions assigned in Quixy. It ensures that sensitive or business-critical data is only available to authorized users.
Advanced Settings allow you to customize the appearance, behavior, and interactivity of your chart reports to match your data presentation needs. These settings enhance readability, improve user experience, and make your charts more actionable.
Tip
Use Advanced Settings selectively — over-customization can clutter the chart and reduce clarity. Always focus on making the data easy to interpret.
To access:
Open the Create Chart Report or Edit Chart Report page.
Click Advanced Settings.
A properties window will appear with the following options:
When creating or editing a Chart Report in Quixy, the Properties panel (Advanced Settings) lets you control visual and functional aspects of your chart. The panel is divided into sections:
Marker
Is Visible: Toggle to display or hide markers on data points.
Shape: Select the marker style (e.g., Triangle, Circle).
Border Color: Choose the outline color for the marker. Use Case: Highlight data points in line or area charts for better visibility.
Legend
Is Visible: Toggle to show/hide the chart legend.
Position: Place the legend at Top, Left, Bottom, or Center.
Alignment: Adjust legend text position (Near, Far, Center). Use Case: Help viewers quickly understand which colors/shapes represent which data series.
Zoom
Is Enable: Activate zoom functionality for closer inspection of chart data.
Mode: Select the axis for zooming (X, Y, or both). Use Case: Focus on a specific period in a time-series chart.
Sort
Sort By: Choose whether sorting is applied to the X-axis or Y-axis values.
Mode: Select sorting order (Ascending or Descending). Use Case: Rank data for easier comparison (e.g., top-performing employees).
X-Axis / Y-Axis
Both axes share similar customization fields:
Title: Set a descriptive label for the axis.
Origin: Specify the starting point for the axis scale.
Label Format: Define how labels appear.
Title Color & Label Color: Set colors for titles and labels.
Title Size & Alignment: Adjust font size and alignment for titles.
Label Alignment: Position the labels relative to the axis. Use Case: Improve chart readability by using meaningful axis labels and formatting.
Data Label
Is Visible: Show or hide exact value labels on chart elements.
Alignment: Set label position (Top, Middle, Bottom, Outer).
Font Style: Choose Normal, Bold, or Italic.
Font Size: Select from Small, Medium, or Large. Use Case: Display numeric values directly on bars, points, or slices.
Print
Is Visible: Enable printing of the chart directly from the viewer. Use Case: Produce a hard copy for reports or meetings.
Export
Is Visible: Allow the chart to be downloaded in supported file formats (e.g., PNG, PDF). Use Case: Share visual insights with team members or stakeholders
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Availability of X-axis and Y-axis settings depends on the selected chart type. For certain chart types (e.g., Pie or Donut), axes are not applicable and will not be displayed in the configuration options.
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The tools available under Advanced Settings will vary based on the chart type selected. Chart-specific tools will be explained in their respective chart-type articles. The tools described in this section are those that are common and available across all chart types.
Charts go beyond static visualization—they enable interactive exploration that enhances analysis and improves the overall user experience. While these interactions do not modify the underlying data source, they provide users with clearer insights and a more intuitive way to engage with charts. Quixy supports multiple User Interaction features, which can be enabled based on the chart type and reporting requirements. These features are grouped into two categories:
Select an existing report (from the "Select Report" dropdown) that will serve as the drill-down destination.
Map the selected chart element’s value to a reference element (field) in that target report.
This means when a user clicks on a specific chart element (like a bar, pie slice, or data point), Quixy passes the value of that clicked element into the mapped report, automatically filtering or focusing that report.
