1. Data Visualizer

2. Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants should be able to:
Analyse and Present their data using an appropriate chart types and options
Understand key concepts of Series, Categories, and Filters
Save Visualisations as Favourites
Share Visualisations to other users

3. Data Visualizer
The data visualizer module allows users to easily generate;
Dynamic data analysis visualizations using charts and graphs as analysis tools .
Freely select contents (like indicators, periods and organisation units) for analysis
Simple and Easy to use

4. Basic Steps
Access the Visualizer Module through Apps >> Data Visualizer and follow the steps
Select an appropriate Chart Type e.g. Column, Pie, Bar, etc.
Select the WHAT (indicators, data elements, and reporting rates) to plot
Select the Relative or Fixed Periods [WHEN]
Select the Organisation Unit(s) that you are interested in [WHERE]
Select appropriate Organisation Unit and Data Element Group sets
Update the Visualizer to Visualize the data
Manipulate the Layout (Series, Categories, and Filter)
Manipulate the Chart Options
Save the Chart as Favorite,
Download or Share Chart

5. Step 1. Selecting Chart Type
Eight different Chart Types exist within the DATIM Data Visualizer:
Column, Bar, Stacked Column, Stacked Bar, Line, Area, Pie and Spider
Select any of them from the icons on the top left bar titled Chart Type

6. STEP 2. THE WHAT DIMENSION
The visualizer module can display indicators, data elements and reporting rates in a chart or graph
a. Indicators
Select Indicator Group e.g. HTS indicator group
A list of all indicators in the group will be loaded. Select by double clicking on it or using a single arrow
b. Data Elements
Select Data element groups e.g PMTCT
Select the Data elements
c. Reporting Rates
Select the appropriate Dataset to plot its reporting rate

7. STPE 3. THE WHEN DIMENSION
Two types of periods exist
Fixed Periods: Select the Period Type e.g. Yearly and list of fixed year periods appear (Select those of interest)
Relative Periods: Select any of the available relative periods below the fixed period box:

8. STEP 4. THE WHERE DIMENSION
Using Organisational Units and Selection mode:
Orgunits
By levels
By Groups
Setting global user defined tables

9. STEP 8. CHART OPTIONS
Determine the shape and look of your chart by Specifying the options below;
Show values: Shows the values above the series in the chart.
Hide empty category items: Hides category items with no data
Show trend lines: Visualize how your data evolves over time
Target line value/title: Display a horizontal line at the given domain value.
Range axis max/min: Define the max and min value on both axis
Range axis title: Displays a label next to the range axis (Y-Axis)
Domain axis title: Displays a label below the domain axis (X axis).
Hide chart legend: Hides the legend and leaves more room for the chart.
Hide chart title: Hides the title of your chart.

10. STEP 9. SAVE AS FAVOURITES
Save charts as favorite for future use and sharing.
Click on the favorites option
Click Add New and Type the Name of your chart
By default, the Chart Favorite is visible to only the owner
Modify sharing settings, Rename, Overwrite, or delete
Use the chart in your Dashboard

11. STEP 10. DOWNLOADING CHARTS
Download your Charts in two formats
PNG Image file
PDF Document.
Under downloads, Select the format of interest and download

12. SHARING
Linking the relevant resource together with a text expressing and insight about the chart
Writing interpretation

13. Discussion & Demo