In this article we'll show you how to use our Spreadsheets data source to add multiple series of data to visualizations within your Geckoboard dashboard. The options you have are the Line chart or the Column chart, which are able to display multiple series of data.
Video tutorial
Create a multi-series line chart
- After connecting your spreadsheet to Geckoboard, click drag cells to select a date range. Alternatively, you can select an entire row and column.
- To select another range of the spreadsheet, click the button to the right of the field. Now select each data range you want to compare.
- When you're happy with your selection, click .
- You'll now see highlighted visualization options. Click the button that replaces the Line chart icon to select.
By default, Geckoboard reads the data in columns. If your data series is arranged in rows, click the check box next to Transpose columns into rows. - Now you'll next see the widget configuration screen and a preview showing the multiple series in your line chart.
On this screen you'll be able to add goal targets, status indicators, comparison visualizations, and any additional formatting information about the data being displayed.
Create a multi-series column chart
- After connecting your spreadsheet to Geckoboard, click drag cells to select the data range you want to include in your visualization. You can select up to 5 data columns.
- When you're happy with your selection, click .
- You'll now see highlighted visualization options. Click the button that replaces the Column chart icon to select.
By default, Geckoboard reads the data in columns. If your data series is arranged in rows, click the check box next to Transpose columns into rows. - Now you'll next see the widget configuration screen and a preview showing the multiple series in your column chart.
On this screen you'll be able to add goal targets, status indicators, comparison visualizations, and any additional formatting information about the data being displayed.