Visual at a glance
- Category
- Part-to-Whole
- Certification
- Power BI Certified
- Best used for
- Show the percentage breakdown of a data set with multi-color shaded bricks
About Brick Chart
Compare portions of a category to the whole. Brick Chart by MAQ Software provides an alternative format to a donut or pie chart. The visual showcases the percentage breakdown of a data set.
Key Feature
- Tooltip to indicate category colors and percentages
- Option to include a legend with a customizable title, size, and color
- Customizable width and height
Business uses
- Sales: Classify your target audience by demographic
- Marketing: Break down your budget by marketing avenue
- Government: Highlight seats occupied versus unoccupied in a legislature
Feature walkthrough
Contact Us. Thank you for using Brick 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 Brick Chart visual used for?
Brick Chart displays the percentage breakdown of a dataset using colored bricks. It provides an alternative to traditional pie and donut charts.
What data fields are required?
The visual requires category and value fields to calculate and display percentage distribution across bricks.
What do the bricks represent?
Each brick represents a portion of the whole dataset, helping users visualize percentages and category contributions.
Can I customize the appearance of the visual?
Yes. You can customize:
- Visual width
- Visual height
- Legend title
- Legend size
- Legend color
Does the visual support tooltips?
Yes. Tooltips display category names and associated percentages when users hover over bricks.
Can I display a legend?
Yes. You can add a legend and customize its appearance to improve readability.
Which business scenarios is this visual best suited for?
Common applications include:
- Demographic analysis
- Marketing budget allocation
- Government seat distribution
- Percentage composition reporting
How is Brick Chart different from a pie chart?
Brick Chart provides a grid-based representation of percentages, making it easier to compare portions of a whole in certain reporting scenarios.
Does the visual support report tooltips and context menus?
Yes. Brick Chart supports report tooltips and context menu functionality.
Is the Brick Chart responsive?
Yes. The visual automatically adjusts to different report sizes and layouts to provide an optimal viewing experience across desktop and embedded Power BI reports.
Is Brick Chart certified by Microsoft?
Yes. Brick 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.
