Adding dimensions to a visualization can be done from the properties panel.
You open the properties panel for a visualization by clicking Edit in the toolbar and clicking the visualization that you want to edit.
If the properties panel is hidden, click in the lower right-hand corner to open it.
Information noteIf the visualization has in the upper right-hand corner, the visualization is linked to a master item. You cannot edit a linked visualization, but you can edit the master item. You can also unlink the visualization to make it editable.
Adding a dimension from master items or fields
Do the following:
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In the properties panel, click the Data tab.
The Data tab is expanded.
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Click Add data and select Dimension.
A dialog with a text box opens. Below the text box all available dimensions are listed, grouped into Dimensions (that is master items) and Fields.
- Start typing in the text box.
A list of matching fields and dimensions is displayed.
Information noteYou can also create a dimension by entering an expression directly in the text box, or by clicking to create a dimension in the expression editor. - Select the field or dimension that you want to use.
The dimension is added to the visualization and the new dimension's settings are shown in the properties panel.