Introduction to the Metric Names Attribute

The Metric Names attribute is an attribute that contains the names of the metrics in a graph. It automatically appears in the Editor panel when you add metrics to a visualization. You can determine how to display these metrics by placing the Metric Names attribute on the appropriate area of the Editor panel. Place the Metric Names attribute on any area that accepts attributes.

Add the Metric Names attribute to the Break By area for a line graph to display a separate line for each metric in the graph.

You can choose how to display metrics by placing the Metric Names attribute in one of the following areas of the Editor panel:

• Vertical: Separates data into rows of graphs or display values along the Y-axis.
• Horizontal: Separates data into columns of graphs or display values along the X-axis.
• Break By: Displays a graph item for each metric, such as a bar or line.
• Slice: Displays a wedge for each metric in the Angle area. This option is available for pie or ring graphs.
• Color By: Colors graph items based on the metrics they represent.

In an area graph containing Profit per Employee, Revenue per Employee, and Cost per Employee metrics, you can display each metric with a different color area.

In a pie or ring graph, if you place at least two metrics in the Angle area and there are no metrics in the Horizontal or Vertical areas, the Metric Names attribute appears in either the Vertical or Horizontal area. Move the Metric Names attribute to the appropriate Horizontal or Vertical area to change the axis of the metrics in the visualization.