Treemap charts
Treemap charts are an alternative method for visualizing the hierarchical structure of
tree diagrams while also displaying quantities for each category. Treemap charts are useful for
identifying patterns in data. Tree branches are represented by rectangles, with each sub branch
represented by smaller rectangles.
Creating a simple Treemap chart
- In the Chart Type section, click the Treemap
icon.
The canvas updates to display a Treemap chart template.
- Select a Columns variable from the drop-down list.Note: Click Add another column to include more column variables.
- Click the Save visualization in the project control. Select Create a new asset or Append to existing asset. Provide a Visualization asset name, an optional description, and a chart name.
- Click Apply to save the visualization to the project. The new visualization asset is now available on the Assets tab.
Options
- Columns
- Lists variables that are available to represent chart columns.
- Summary
- Select a statistical summary function for the graphic element. The result of
the statistic determines the position of the graphic elements.Two types of statistical summary functions are available. The distinction is important because it determines whether you need to specify a Value variable.
- Functions that do not require a value variable
- All count and percentage statistics are in this category. These statistics are available when there is no defined Value variable.
- Functions that do require a value variable
- For example, the Mean function requires a variable on which the mean is calculated. These statistics are available when there is a defined Value variable.
- Value
- This field displays when a Summary function that requires a value variable is selected. Select a variable to serve as the basis for the summary value.
- Leaf depth
- Sets the drill-down level value for the leaf nodes.
- Primary title
- The chart title.
- Subtitle
- The chart subtitle.
- Footnote
- The chart footnote.