Upload data

Data is the fundamental part of every chart and it directly affects the entire visualization process. It is important to have a clear insight and control of your data at any time. In Charts, you can upload your own data before creating a chart and during chart customization.

Before uploading data make sure your dataset is preprocessed and ready for visualization.

Upload data when creating a new chart

  1. Open the project in the Vizualist dashboard, and select the Charts tab.

  2. In the upper-right corner, click the Create chart icon .

  3. Choose the Chart card.

  4. Select Upload Data.

  5. Click browse to select the file from your computer, or paste your data in Paste your copied data here… field, or drag and drop the file from your computer anywhere on the screen.

  6. Review your data in the review window, change the title of your chart, and click the NEXT button.

  7. Select a chart type that works best for your dataset and click the NEXT button.

  8. If needed, click the transpose the data to rearrange columns and rows, and click the CREATE CHART button.

Upload data to an existing chart

Charts allow you to upload your own data to an existing chart.

  1. When viewing the chart you want to update, click EDIT in the upper-right corner.

  2. Click the upload icon ic_cloud_upload_black_24dp_1x.png next to DATA at the bottom of the page.

  3. If you want to update just the data in the chart, without changing the look and feel of the chart itself, click Update CSV. If you want to create a brand new chart from scratch, click Upload CSV.