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Vector Chart

Vector charts display arrows in 2D or 3D space. A vector data item is defined by two points (begin - end) and is represented by a single arrow. An arrowhead is placed at the end point to indicate the vector direction. Vector Charts are commonly used to display force fields.

 Settings

Sub Type - the following table summarizes the different subtypes of the vector chart:

Subtype X Dimension Type Z Dimension Type Data Requirements Description
Series Categorical Categorical

Y1
Y2

An arrow is drawn from Y1 to Y2. Both points have the same X value.

XY Scatter Numeric Categorical

Y1
X1

Y2
X2

An arrow is drawn from [X1, Y1] to [X2, Y2].

XYZ Scatter Numeric Numeric

Y1
X1
Z1

Y2
X2
Z2

An arrow is drawn from [X1, Y1, Z1] to [X2, Y2, Z2]. You need to switch the chart mode to 3D.

Shape - controls the shape of the arrow head. Possible options are None, Arrow and Triangle.

Arrowhead Size - controls the width and height of the arrowhead in percentages of the vector width.

Min Arrowhead Size - controls the minimum width and height of the arrow head.

Max Arrowhead Size - controls the maximum width and height of the arrow head.

 Automatic Data Labels Positioning
The automatic positioning of data labels is the data point center.
 Automatic Legend Mode
The automatic legend mode in all subtypes evaluates to series (e.g. the series is displayed in the legend).