Data (Plot)

Data (Plot)

Display a clear comparative view by overlaying two data columns (bar and line graphs) and make it eas to track and understand your metrics onscreen. The design features prominent data at the forefront, with up to twelve columns viewable through scrolling, providing a comprehensive look at your metrics.

Video: Template Tour

To see how this layout can enhance your data presentations, watch our template tour video:

Content Source

Once you have created your slide using the Data (Plot) template, choose a content source to start adding your content:

Web Portal

  1. Select Web Portal from the Content Source dropdown
  2. Add graph data
    1. Open the Graphs tab

    2. Click [Add Content] 
    3. Use the Label, Bar Value and Line Value to add your data
    4. Click [Save]
  3. Optional - Use the Settings tab to share additional information
    1. Click [Add Content] 
    2. Use the optional Small Bubble Value/Label, Large Bubble Value/Label and Line Value Suffix/Prefix fields as needed

    3. Click [Save]

File Upload (XLSX)

  1. Choose File Upload (XLSX) in the Content Source dropdown
  2. Download the Data(Plot) template
  3. Use the data template (XLSX file) to add your Dials in the slide. Fill the spreadsheet.
    1. Graph Tab


    2. Settings Tab

      IdeaLearn more about the supported formats for this data template.
  4. Save your XLSX file locally and upload the saved file into the slide editor

  5. When you are ready to go live, add your Data (Plot) slide to 1 or more playlists

Google Sheets

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Follow the prerequisite steps to set up your integration and get started with Google Sheets seamlessly.
  1. Vibe Portal - Download the VIBE-DATA-TEMPLATE_DataPlot.xlsx

  2. Google Drive - Upload the the VIBE-DATA-TEMPLATE_DataPlot.xlsx to your connected Google Drive folder and add your data
  3. Vibe Portal - Choose Google Sheets in the Content Source dropdown and select your saved Google Spreadsheet
Notes
Recommend reading: Prep your Google Sheets

SharePoint (XLSX)

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Follow the prerequisite steps to set up your integration and get started with using SharePoint Folders to store your Excel files.
  1. Vibe Portal - Download the VIBE-DATA-TEMPLATE_DataPlot.xlsx

  2. SharePoint - Upload the the VIBE-DATA-TEMPLATE_DataPlot.xlsx to your connected SharePoint folder and  add your data
  3. Vibe Portal - In the slide editor, choose SharePoint (XLSX) in the Content Source dropdown and select your saved Excel file.

XLSX Data Template

If you have selected 'File Upload (XLSX)', 'Google Sheets' or 'SharePoint (XLSX)' as your content source, use this section as a guide for formatting the data in your spreadsheet.
Graphs:

Settings:

Supported Data Formats

The default spreadsheet has a separate sheet for the Graphs information - to populate the left side of the slide, and the Settings information - to populate the small and large bubbles on the right hand side of the slide.
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The Line Value Prefix (e.g. $) on the Settings sheet is required for the line to appear on the left-hand chart.
SheetData ColumnSupported Formatting
GraphsLabelFree format e.g. Dec-16
 Bar ValueNumeric
 Line ValueNumeric
SettingsSmall Bubble ValueFree format
 Small Bubble LabelFree format
 Large Bubble ValueFree format
 Large Bubble LabelFree format
 Line Value Suffix/PrefixEnter a value to prepend and or append to your line values e.g. $, %, etc.
Notes
Recommended Reading:
Vibe Data Templates (for tips on how to download and connect your data to a slide)
Common Data Entry Formats (for more information on managing your data)

Design

  1. Colour Picker - Modify the Bar Graph, Line Graph, Small Bubble & Large Bubble's background colour by using the colour picker from the Design - Text tab

  2. Duration -Use the duration setting in the Attributes to determine how long each dial stays onscreen before showing more.
  3. Advanced Schedule and Screen Takeover - Use the Advanced Schedule and Screen Takeover to share your slide onscreen at a specific time.
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Learn more about our template Slide Design Options (Text | Elements | Themes) including backgrounds and logos.

Asset Download

Take advantage of downloading our default assets as a guide to create your own, if you wish to change them.

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