Charts
Pick the right chart, configure series, axes and formatting, and understand the chart types available in Kimo, from KPI tiles to maps.
Kimo picks a sensible chart for every query, but you are always in control. This page lists the available chart types, when to use each, and the settings that matter most for readable dashboards.
Chart types
| Type | Use for | Avoid when |
|---|---|---|
| KPI | One number with a delta and sparkline | You need a breakdown |
| Line / Area | Change over time, up to 5 series | Categories have no order |
| Bar | Comparing categories; ranked lists | More than ~15 categories |
| Stacked bar | Part-to-whole over time | Comparing inner segments precisely |
| Funnel | Ordered conversion steps | Steps are not sequential |
| Table | Precise values, exports | Showing a trend |
| Map | Regions, points, tracks | Location is not the point |
Automatic selection
When a query has a time dimension, Kimo defaults to a line chart. One categorical dimension produces a sorted bar chart; two produce a stacked bar or a table depending on cardinality. A single value becomes a KPI. Override the choice from the chart menu; Kimo remembers it for that tile.
Series and colors
Colors are assigned from the workspace palette in a fixed order, and the same category always keeps the same color across charts on a dashboard (Enterprise is always blue, everywhere). Status colors (green, amber, red) are reserved for status and never used for categories.
Axes and formatting
- Y axes start at zero for bars, always. Line charts may zoom; enable Start at zero to force it.
- Number formats come from the measure definition, so currency and percentages are consistent.
- Dual axes are not supported by design. Put two measures with different units in two tiles side by side.
- Annotations (launches, incidents) can be added from any point and appear on every chart using that measure.
Chart configuration as code
Tiles exported with kimo dashboards export are plain JSON, which makes reviewing and templating dashboards easy.
{ "type": "line", "title": "MRR by plan", "query": { "model": "subscriptions", "measures": ["mrr"], "dimensions": ["started_at.month", "plan"] }, "series": { "topN": 5, "other": true }, "yAxis": { "zero": true }, "annotations": "inherit"}Accessibility
Every chart has a data table view (press T with the chart focused), keyboard navigation between points, and an auto-generated text summary read by screen readers. The default palette is tested for common forms of color blindness.