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Bar Chart Node

The Bar Chart Node displays categorical data using horizontal or vertical bars, making it easy to compare values across categories.

Overview​

This node requires the user to select a category column (X axis) and one or more value columns (Y axis). Each bar represents a category, and its length corresponds to the value.

Key Features​

  • Category comparison: Visualize and compare multiple categories.
  • Multiple value columns: Display grouped or stacked bars.
  • Customizable orientation: Supports horizontal (bar) or vertical (column) layouts.
  • Dashboard ready: Integrates with dashboards for interactive exploration.

Required Data​

  • xColumn: The category column.
  • yColumns: Array of value columns.
  • subCategoryColumn (optional): For grouped bars.
  • stacked, vertical, log, polar, movingAvg, to100: Additional display options.

How it works​

  1. Add the Bar Chart Node to your workflow.
  2. Connect your dataset.
  3. Select the category and value columns.
  4. Configure display options as needed.
  5. The node renders a bar chart.

Use Cases​

  • Sales by region: Compare sales across different regions.
  • Survey results: Visualize responses by category.
  • Performance metrics: Track KPIs across departments.

Benefits​

  • Clear comparison of categorical data.
  • Flexible configuration for grouped or stacked bars.
  • Handles large datasets efficiently.