The Chart Designer allows you to create bar, pie, line, dial, and area charts that can be added to a dashboard. Below are the general steps associated with creating a chart:
1. Select a data source.
2. Build a query.
3. Set the data definitions: values, series, and category.
4. Select a chart type and theme.
5. Enter labels for the chart title, and x,y axes.
6. If applicable, adjust scaling and label rotation.
7. Place your chart in the dashboard.
8. Save your dashboard.
If you are new to charting, here are some minimal guidelines that may help you determine what type of chart is best suited for the data you want to present in your dashboard: