Basic Line Charts | Track Single-Series Trends Over Time
Basic Line Charts are ideal for visualizing trends across continuous intervals such as time, numeric sequences, or ordered categories. Whether you're tracking monthly sales, monitoring delivery times, or plotting production delays, line charts offer a clear visual narrative of progression and change.
The Edilitics Visualization module lets you create Basic Line Charts using a point-and-click interface, with built-in options for formatting, interactivity, and tooltips. Each chart is anchored to a governed dataset, ensuring standard logic, filters, and calculations across your organization.
When to Use a Basic Line Chart
| Use Case | Why This Chart Works |
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| Visualize change over time | Line continuity highlights upward/downward trends |
| Track performance metrics | Easily monitor KPIs such as costs, delivery time, or inventory |
| Highlight seasonality | Detect cyclical patterns across time intervals |
| Compare periods | Compare values across ordered categories (e.g., Q1–Q4) |
| Add to reporting sheets | Lightweight format fits well in dashboards and time summaries |
Chart Configuration in Edilitics
Inputs Required
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1 Category Field (X-Axis)
Used for the horizontal sequence (e.g.,
Date,Week,Delivery Slot) -
1 Numeric Field (Y-Axis)
Used for plotting values (e.g.,
MRP,Average Delivery Time,Count of Orders)
📌 The X-axis must be ordinal or time-like to preserve trend continuity.
How to Configure a Basic Line Chart
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Select "Basic Line" from the Chart Library
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Choose your X-axis (column) and Y-axis (row) fields
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Customize line styling
Modify line color, thickness, marker shape, and axis styles in the Format tab
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Add tooltips and data markers
Configure hover interactions, prefix/suffix units (e.g., ₹, %, hrs), and decimal precision
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Adjust axis labels
Set label font, casing, and number formatting (commas, decimals, scientific notation)
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Embed into dashboards
Use this chart in multi-sheet layouts for tracking KPIs or long-term performance
Feature Highlights
Trend Continuity
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Line segments are drawn sequentially based on X-axis order
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Supports string-based sorting with numeric parsing (e.g.,
"Week 1","Week 2")
Custom Tooltip Design
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The tooltip adapts to dark/light themes and supports:
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Value precision (decimal, scientific, percentage)
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Custom units (e.g., ₹, %, K, M)
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Font styling and hover behavior
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Axis Styling & Grid Control
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Control axis ticks, scaling, and title placement
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Show/hide gridlines to support comparison across intervals
Data Formatting Options
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Format numeric values using:
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Comma separators
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Decimal points
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Currency/percentage prefixes and suffixes
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Support for scientific and custom display units
Best Practices for Line Charts
| Practice | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Sort X-axis chronologically | Ensures accurate time progression and visual continuity |
| Avoid overly granular intervals | Too many data points can create visual noise |
| Start Y-axis at zero (if applicable) | Prevents exaggeration of minor changes |
| Use consistent units | Maintain interpretability across dashboard components |
| Minimize clutter | Focus on key data; avoid overlapping labels or unnecessary series |
How Edilitics Is Different
Unlike traditional tools that let users plot lines on raw, ungoverned data, Edilitics ensures:
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Each chart uses curated, validated datasets
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Predefined filters and business logic are enforced
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Visuals reflect organization-wide standards—no misaligned logic, no surprises
This empowers teams to trust every insight, from a single chart to a full dashboard rollout.
Basic Line Charts in Edilitics make it easy to analyze trends with a single Y-axis metric. With governed datasets, automatic styling, and interactivity built in, these charts are ideal for time-based performance tracking and executive summaries.
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