A radar chart is a graphical method of displaying multivariate data in the form of a two-dimensional chart of three or more quantitative variables represented on axes starting from the same point. This video will show you how to create a radial chart in Visual Paradigm Online.

What is a radial chart?

A radar chart is a graphical method of displaying multivariate data in the form of a two-dimensional chart of three or more quantitative variables represented on axes starting from the same point. The relative position and angle of the axes is typically uninformative, but various heuristics, such as algorithms that plot data as the maximal total area, can be applied to sort the variables (axes) into relative positions that reveal distinct correlations, trade-offs, and a multitude of other comparative measures.

How to create a radial chart?

Radial Chart Advantages & Disadvantages

Advantages
Can compare a large number of variables
Easily make comparisons quickly
Outliers are noticeable
Can use different scales of measurement

Disadvantages
If too many pieces of data are used, it will become less effective.
Become crowded and hard to read if there are too many pieces of data.
Negative data will be difficult to show

How to create a radial chart?

  1. In VP Online, you can create a radial chart by selecting the Charts tool, then drag out the radial chart into your design.
  2. You can go to Format Panel_ Chart_ Edit data_ to alter the data of the chart in a spreadsheet. Easily edit your data in an intuitive spreadsheet editor. Visual Paradigm Online makes it simple to enter your information and turn it into a stunning chart.

  3. You can also alter the chart data by directly drag & drop the bars in the chart.

  4. You can change the chart style in the Format panel. Visual Paradigm Online supports a rich set of style options for all chart types. You can easily customize your chart to match your company’s brand colors and fonts or choose the color that matches your topic. Customize everything, from the fonts and colors to the position of titles and legends in a few clicks.

Chart Templates

Visual Paradigm Online free chart maker features a wide range of professional chart templates. You just need to select a template to get started, and then enter your data to get instant results. Try to choose a beautiful template that you want, and easily create your own radial chart.