Using a funnel

Video tutorial

A funnel displays simplified data in graphic form using several, stacked slices. Each slice represents a group of data. A slice that you select on the funnel separates from the rest of the funnel to highlight the visualization. The following tabs appear in the Definition tab:

Measure tab: Use the buttons to add or delete measures and formulas. To edit an existing measure, double-click it.

Values tab: Provide the data to be used in the segmentation and measure.

Properties tab: Select whether to display values or percentages.

How to add measures to a new funnel

1	In Gallery—Funnel, choose Definition.

2	Choose New measure.

3	Type a name for the new measure.

4	Select a function for the funnel. From Data Tree, drag a column on which to base the measure, as shown in Figure 5-41.

Figure 5-41

Defining a measure for a funnel

5	To create a filter, double-click one of the columns in Data Tree. From Discrete Values, drag a field and drop it in Filter, as shown in Figure 5-42.

Figure 5-42

Adding a filter to a measure

6	To create the measure, choose the green check mark.

How to add values and properties to a funnel

1	Choose Values.

2	Drag a column from My Data and drop the column in Section, as shown in Figure 5-43.

Figure 5-43

Assigning a measure to a value that appears on a funnel

3	Select a measure on which to base a funnel.

4	Choose Properties.

5	In View As, choose an option to represent the data. For example, Figure 5-44 shows choosing to view data as values.

Figure 5-44

Configuring properties for a funnel

6	Choose Calculate. The funnel appears on Graphic. To see the values of a section, hover the cursor over a section, as shown in Figure 5-45.

Figure 5-45

Visualizing a data measure using a funnel

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