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      How to Create a Multi-Series Bar Chart in Custom Reports

      In this article, we will show off how a multi-series bar chart lets you visualize a single numerical value across multiple categories, making comparisons easier.

       

      Follow the steps below to create and customize a multi-series bar chart in your custom report.

       

      A multi-series bar chart allows you to visualize a single numerical value across multiple categories, making it easier to compare data within a single chart. Follow the steps below to create and customize a multi-series bar chart in your custom report.

      Step 1: Add a Multi-Series Bar Chart

      1. Go to the Custom Reports tab and select a new or existing report.
      2. Click Add Chart and choose Multi-Series Bar Chart from the available chart types.

      Step 2: Select Data Categories

      1. Choose the value you want to measure. In this example, we’ll use Base Bid.
      2. Select the categories to break the value down by. For this example, we’ll choose:
        • Bid Date for the X-axis
        • Sales Status for the series (represented by different bars within each date).

      Step 3: Visualize the Data

      1. The Y-axis will display the Base Bid values, while the X-axis shows the Bid Dates.
      2. The Sales Statuses are broken out as different colored bars, each representing a different status.

      Step 4: Customize the Chart

      1. You can adjust the color scheme to make the chart easier to view or match your preferences.
      2. Choose the chart style:
        • Clustered Bars: Sales statuses are shown as individual bars within each category.
        • Stacked Bars: The bars for each sales status are stacked on top of each other within the same category, forming a single column.
      3. Select the style that best represents your data for clear comparison.

      Step 5: Save and Add to Canvas

      1. Once satisfied with the chart, click Save to add it to your report canvas.
      2. You can add multiple charts to the same canvas for a more comprehensive report.

      The multi-series bar chart provides an efficient way to display a single value across several categories in a single visual, eliminating the need for multiple charts.

       

      For more tips on using custom reports, stay tuned for further tutorials!

       

       

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