Network graph

Network graphs use connected nodes and links to visualize relationships between entities. Use them to explore connections, identify clusters, and understand how different categories or objects interact within a network. The nodes represent entities, the links show the relationships between them, and the network layout helps reveal patterns, central connections, and groups within the data.

Configure a network graph#

Follow the steps outlined to plot a network graph:

1. Select the Charts 100+ visual.
2. Chart type: Select Slope graph from the Special Charts section.
3. Category: Assign one or more dimensions that represent the nodes in the network. Each unique value is displayed as a node, and relationships are created between connected category values. Example: Supplier and Warehouse.
4. Value: Assign a measure to determine the weight or importance of the relationships. The measure can be used to size nodes or represent the strength of connections, depending on the visualization settings. Example: Total Cost.

5. Enable Source & Target Mode to show inflows and outflows from a single node.

6. Set Color mode to Dynamic to show each dimension in a different color. Select the dimension color in Row level format.

7. Configure the appearance of the links that connect nodes.
   • Select Dynamic to vary link thickness based on the value of each connection. Select Default to display all links with the same thickness.
   • Set the link thickness and choose a link type: Solid, Dashed, or Dotted.
   • Select a link style: Straight, Smooth curve, or S-shaped curve.
   • Choose how to color the links:
     • Source to use the source node color.
     • Target to use the target node color.
     • Gradient to blend the source and target node colors.
     • Uniform to apply the same color to all links.

8. Enable Directional arrow to display arrows on links, indicating the direction of flow between connected nodes. Use arrows to distinguish inflows from outflows.