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Text Charts

The Text group covers 2 text-based chart types. Used for heading cards, info notes, and live KPI value display.

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.

Cartography — Widget Creation


Chart Types

Chart Type Data Source Primary Use
Static Text None (no record needed) Heading, instruction, fixed info card
Dynamic Text Compass record Live KPI value, latest sensor reading

Wizard Flow

Static Text:

Group → Chart Type → General Design → Card Design → Display

Compass Entry Selection (3) and Data Configuration (4) are skipped.

Dynamic Text:

Group → Chart Type → Compass Record → Axis Config (single column) → General Design → Card Design → Display

Detailed walkthrough of all 9 steps for Text: Text Steps (1-9)

Sub-Flow Pages

Sub-Flow Detail
Static Text Flow Static Text Flow
Dynamic Text Flow Dynamic Text Flow

Comparison

Feature Static Text Dynamic Text
Content Written in Markdown Comes from Compass record
Refresh Set in Card Design
Conditional color ✓ Color by threshold
Icon / wave decoration
Multiple values Possible as fixed list Single value only