Customize a chart manually
Target Audience: Non technical users
Goal
Modify the technical configuration and visual appearance of a chart through the manual editor.
Prerequisites
- A connected and active database.
- An existing chart created with AI or manually that you wish to customize in the Library.
Steps
1. Access the Chart Library
- Navigate to the Library tab from the main menu.
- Select an existing chart from the list to open the visualization.
2. Enable Manual Edit Mode
- Click the Manual Edit switch to exit the AI conversational interface.
- Access the manual configuration panels for data and design.

3. Configure Title and Narrative
- Input a factual title for the chart.
- Provide a narrative description to explain the data significance to end-users.
4. Adjust Data and Dimensions
- Data Steps: Review and modify the data processing steps generated by the AI.
- Dimensions: Assign qualitative attributes to the chart axes (e.g., Department, Region).
- Measures: Assign quantitative values to be visualized (e.g., Revenue, Headcount).
5. Modify Chart Type and Layout
- Select a visual format, such as bar, line, or pie charts.
- Adjust the chart orientation between horizontal and vertical layouts.
- Select specific subtypes, such as switching from a stacked bar to a regular bar chart.
6. Refine Data Presentation
- Precision: Set the number of decimal places or round values.
- Formatting: Apply units (e.g., %, $) and define number styles.
- Preview: View the updated chart in the editor to validate the visual output.
7. Save Changes
- Verify that the status indicates the chart is saved.
- The updated chart is now available for placement in dashboards.
Conclusion
The chart is manually refined and saved to the organization Library. You may now integrate this visualization into a dashboard or apply Row-Level Security (RLS).
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