Chapter 4. Advanced Visualization Techniques

Visualization makes understanding data easier than a grid display of data. An appealing, understandable image can engage the user and transmit concepts more rapidly than a grid with some numbers. Trends and patterns that are not revealed in text-based data are easily identified by placing data in a visual context.

In the previous chapter, we learned about the basics of document creation and its components, such as panels and selectors. This chapter will cover:

  • The dashboard style document and its components
  • Basic and advanced visualization techniques
  • MicroStrategy and ESRI integration

Dashboard style document

The dashboard style document is an interactive document, which is usually one-page long and is used ...

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