Use the IBCS small multiples template to compare the same metric across multiple categories in a consistent layout. Each panel uses the same scale and formatting, making it easier to identify patterns and differences.
Small multiples work best with chart types that share a common scale and are intended for repeated comparison across categories
| Configuration option | Configuration value |
|---|---|
| Chart type | Bar/Column/Area/Line/Waterfall. |
| Category | Assign the dimension that defines the columns along the x-axis. The chart displays each unique value as a separate column. Example: Month. |
| Actual(s) | Assign one or more measures to analyze. The values determine the height of each stacked column or segment. Example: Profit - Actual. |
| Comparison 1-3(vs Actuals) | Assign up to three additional measures to compare with the actual values. The chart displays each comparison measure as a separate column or an overlapped column for the same category. This is optional. Example: Profit - Prior Year, Profit - Forecast. |
| Trellis Row | Assign a dimension to plot trellis panels. Each category is shown as a separate chart. Example: Product. |
