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