Create a chart with AI

Creating charts with AI in Toucan AI lets you move from data to insight in seconds—no manual setup required.

Objective

In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a chart using AI in Toucan AI. You will interact with the AI to automatically generate a chart based on your data.

Prerequisites

• A connected database (as seen in the previous tutorials).

• A clear idea of the chart you want to create, such as employee counts by contract type.

Steps

1. Access the "Library" Tab

• From the home page of Toucan AI, click on the Library tab.

• In the top-right corner, click on the Add Visualization button.

2. Choose the "Add Chart" Option

• Click on Add Chart to start creating a new chart.

• This will open the AI-powered conversational interface where you can interact with the AI to generate a chart.

3. Enter Your Prompt for AI

• In the conversational interface, type a relevant prompt.

  • For example, you could type "Show me the number of employees by contract type" if you have HR Data for instance.

• Once you send the prompt, Toucan AI will start analyzing your connected database and propose a chart based on the model.

4. Review the AI-Generated Chart

• The chart will appear on the right side of the screen. The AI will also provide a brief summary of the proposed chart along with insights and steps to understand the data transformation process.

• You should verify the suggested metrics and dimensions to ensure they match your needs.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You've successfully created your first chart using AI in Toucan AI. You can now refine, adjust, and save it to use in your dashboards.

Suggested Next Steps: create a dashboard with AI!