Chart Type Reference
Datadata offers a rich set of chart types covering statistical analysis, data exploration, and quantitative finance scenarios.
Statistical Analysis
These charts are suitable for general data analysis and statistical display.
| Chart Type | Category | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Line | Cartesian | Trend analysis, time-series data |
| Bar | Cartesian | Category comparison, value comparison |
| Area | Cartesian | Show value trends and proportions |
| Row | Cartesian | Horizontal comparison, ideal for long labels |
| Pie | Proportion | Part-to-whole relationships |
| Doughnut | Proportion | Similar to pie, hollow center for extra info |
| Rose | Proportion | Multi-dimensional data via sector angle & radius |
| Scatter | Cartesian | Show correlation between two variables |
| Table | Basic | Raw data display with sorting & column resize |
| Number | Basic | Highlight a single key metric |
Data Exploration
These charts help discover patterns and distributions in data.
| Chart Type | Category | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Heatmap | Matrix | Show data density or 2D distribution |
| Treemap | Hierarchy | Show hierarchical structure and proportions |
| Calendar | Time | Show data distribution by date |
| Sankey | Flow | Show traffic and conversion paths |
| Sunburst | Hierarchy | Multi-level ring proportions |
| Funnel | Flow | Show progressive reduction in conversion |
| Map | Geographic | Leaflet-based geographic data display |
Quantitative Finance
These charts are designed for financial and quantitative analysis.
| Chart Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Candlestick (K-line) | Financial K-line chart based on KlineCharts library, supports OHLC data, indicator overlay, and sub-panels |
| Live Replay | Trading strategy live replay simulation for strategy validation and review |
Cartesian Chart Configuration
Line, bar, area, row, and scatter charts share Cartesian coordinate configuration:
- Dimension field (dimension) — X-axis field
- Series — Each series configures:
- Data field, color, label
- DataZoom
- Mark lines and mark areas
- Dynamic colors
- Dual value axes — Support independent left/right Y-axes
- Stack — Support value stacking
- Legend — Support position, orientation, selection mode
Chart Events & Linking
Charts support drill-down and linking events for interaction between charts within a dashboard.