Circular Charts
The Circular group covers 3 chart types based on slices and radial layouts. Suitable for ratio distributions and target progress tracking.
Prerequisite
The chart types on this page can only be selected in step 2 of the Cartography Widget Wizard. If you have not started widget creation, start the wizard first.
Chart Types
| Chart Type | Primary Use | Series |
|---|---|---|
| Pie | Share distribution — parts of a whole | Single |
| Doughnut | Ring + center KPI value | Single |
| Radial Bar | Multi-category progress bar | Single (multi-row) |
Common Data Requirements
| Column | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| X (label) column | TEXT | Slice / category name |
| Y (value) column | NUMERIC | Slice size |
Wizard Flow
Group → Chart Type → Compass Record → Axis Config → Series Design → General Design → Card Design → Display
No Add Series Step
Circular charts have no Step 6 Add Series. Pie and Doughnut work with a single data set; Radial Bar shows all categories in a single series automatically.
→ Step-by-step Circular flow: Circular Flow
Circular vs Gauge
| Situation | Choice |
|---|---|
| Multiple category shares | Pie / Doughnut |
| Single value — target/threshold band | Radial Gauge |
| Progress percentage of multiple categories | Radial Bar |