Visual at a glance
- Category
- Flow
- Certification
- Power BI Certified
- Best used for
- Show the flow of data from one category/process to another
About Bowtie Chart
Use Bowtie Chart by MAQ Software to quickly compare values in one or more categories. Bowtie Chart by MAQ Software is ideal for displaying sales metrics, such as the flow of a sale from channel to category. The thickness of the bowtie's branches indicates the relative weight of each category. Create a full bowtie to showcase how a cumulative value splits into two distinct sub-categories. Alternatively, you can create a half bowtie, showcasing the distribution of data within a source.
Key features
- Configurable branch color
- Configurable font size, color, and decimal precision for data labels and summary labels
- Configurable format (half bowtie or full bowtie)
- Interactive with other visuals
Business uses
- Risk management: Compare mitigating factors against the consequences of a risk
- Sales: Break down sales by region and sub-region
- Customer service: Categorize problems by customer type
- Human resources: Classify new hires over a period by hiring source and department
Feature walkthrough
Contact Us. Thank you for using Bowtie Chart by MAQ Software. Have questions about this or any of our other Power BI custom visuals? For issues, contact Support@MAQSoftware.com. For priority requests or custom builds, contact CustomerSuccess@MAQSoftware.com.
FAQs
What is the Bowtie Chart visual used for?
The Bowtie Chart visual displays the flow of data from one category to another. It helps users compare values across categories and visualize how a total value is distributed between groups.
What data fields are required?
The visual requires:
- Source – The category displayed on the left side of the chart.
- Value – The measure used to calculate and display values in the chart.
- Destination – The category displayed on the right side of the chart.
What does the thickness of the branches represent?
The thickness of each branch indicates the relative weight or contribution of a category to the overall total.
Can I display a half or full bowtie?
Yes. You can configure the visual to display either a full bowtie or a half bowtie depending on your reporting requirements.
Can I customize the appearance of the visual?
Yes. You can customize:
- Branch colors
- Data label font size and color
- Summary label font size and color
- Decimal precision
- Visual format (half or full bowtie)
Does the visual support interaction with other visuals?
Yes. The Bowtie Chart is interactive and supports filtering and highlighting behavior with other report visuals.
Which business scenarios is this visual best suited for?
Common use cases include:
- Sales analysis
- Customer service categorization
- Human resources reporting
- Risk management analysis
Can I format data labels and summary labels independently?
Yes. The visual allows customization of font size, color, and decimal precision for both data labels and summary labels.
Is the visual responsive?
Yes. The visual automatically adapts to different report layouts and screen sizes.
Is Bowtie Chart certified by Microsoft?
Yes. Bowtie Chart is a Microsoft-certified Power BI custom visual.
Where can I report issues or request new features?
For support, bug reports, or feature requests, contact: customersuccess@maqsoftware.com . We regularly update the visual with enhancements and bug fixes.
