Charts are visual representations of dataset information and are the primary building blocks for dashboards in Apache Superset. Charts can be created using Physical Datasets or Virtual Datasets and support a wide range of visualization types for reporting and analytics
Prerequisites
Before creating a chart, ensure that:
A Physical Dataset or Virtual Dataset is available.
Required dataset columns and metrics are configured.
Temporal columns are properly defined for time-series reporting.
The user has permission to create charts
Create a New Chart
To create a new chart, perform the following steps:
Navigate to Reports > Custom widget > Charts.
The Charts page is displayed.
Figure: Charts list pageClick + Chart to create a new chart.
The Create a new chart page is displayed.
Figure: Create New ChartSelect a dataset and Chart type from the list and click Create new chart to view following charts option which can be used for development.
Enter all the required details, click Save the Chart.
Chart becomes available for use in Dashboards.
Charts Option
Dataset Panel
The Dataset panel displays all available columns and metrics from the selected dataset.
Figure: Chart Source
Use this panel to:
Select dimensions for grouping data.
Select metrics for aggregation.
Review available dataset fields.
Configure chart-specific calculations.
Data Tab
The Data tab is used to define how data is displayed in the visualization.
Common configuration options include:
Visualization type
Metrics
Dimensions (Group By)
Filters
Time range
Temporal column selection
Sorting and aggregation options
Depending on the selected chart type, additional configuration options may be available.
Customize Tab
The Customize tab controls the appearance and behavior of the chart.
Common customization options include:
Chart title
Axis labels
Legend display
Color schemes
Data labels
Tooltip behavior
Number formatting
Display settings
Customization options vary based on the selected visualization type.
Data Preview
The Data Preview section displays sample query results generated from the current chart configuration.
Use the preview to:
Validate dataset values.
Verify metric calculations.
Confirm filter results.
Review grouped and aggregated data before saving the chart.