Analyzing Data in a Graph Visualization

You can use a Graph visualization to analyze data displayed in a graphical layout. The table below lists tasks you can perform to analyze data in the visualization, and steps to perform each task.

Prerequisites

Task Steps to Perform

Sort attributes or metrics in ascending or descending order

  1. In the Graph panel, hover the cursor over the name of the attribute or metric you want to use to sort data, then click the arrow icon on the right. A list of options is displayed.

  2. Do one of the following:

    • To sort the attribute or metric values in ascending order, select Sort Ascending.

    • To sort the attribute or metric values in descending order, select Sort Descending.

Sort data using multiple conditions

  1. In the Graph panel, hover the cursor over the name of an attribute or metric, then click the arrow icon on the right. A list of options is displayed.

  2. Select Advanced Sort. The Sort dialog box opens.

  3. Do one of the following:

    • To sort by data in the rows, click the Rows tab.

    • To sort by data in the columns, click the Columns tab.

  4. From the Sort by drop-down list, select the attribute form or metric to use to sort data.

  5. Do one of the following:

    • To sort the data in ascending order, select Ascending.

    • To sort the data in descending order, select Descending.

  6. Specify additional sorting criteria using the appropriate steps above.

  7. Click OK to apply changes.

Swap the report objects in the categories and series sections

  1. Hover the cursor over the header of the Graph panel, then click the arrow icon to the right. A list of options is displayed.

  2. Select Swap Categories and Series. The report objects in the Categories and Series area are swapped.

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