en Introductory examples (charts)

Chart Types

graphomate charts offer a wide range of chart types which can be extensively customized according to your reporting requirements. We distinguish between the following chart types:

We recommend these chart types for visualization of developments over time.

For the comparison of structures or hierarchies we recommend the use of charts with a vertical category axis:

All charts can always be used in vertical or horizontal orientation. The Comparison Group enables you to use the same scales. Each chart must be assigned to the same Comparison Group. It is possible to use up to 12 data series – either consecutively or – in a stacked chart - on top of each other. The name of a data series can be displayed at the data series itself or alternatively on the axis of the base chart.

Deviation Axes

With a simple mouse click, graphomate charts enables you to set additional axes above all chart types, which display the percentage or absolutes deviations between two data series. Of course you can name the deviation series and display the names in the chart.

Scenarios (previously Data Types)

Furthermore, each element of a chart can be formatted independently. This is achieved by using the Scenarios. These Scenarios enable you to use a customized visual language for your company. Scenarios are defined in the Scenarios Definition and then they are attributed to each element of a Data Series on the tab Data. The color, filling, shape and width of the chart elements can be defined by using Scenarios. Please note that the use of Scenarios affects the deviation axes: The Scenario of the Subtrahend can be seen in the elements, the Scenario of the Minuend is used in the axis – as long as the axis has a thickness of at least 3 px.