Gauge Configuration in Tabx

What are Gauges?

Gauges are a special type of circular chart that focus on one or more answer categories within a single variable, and output that selection as a percentage.


Gauge Configuration

To open the settings dialogue for a Gauge, click the  Settings button on the Gauge you wish to edit, at the top right of the Gauge Card.

Gauge configuration allows you to:

  • Change Variable Settings:
    • The Group where the chosen Variable resides.
    • The chosen Variable – only Single and Multi type (Not scalar) variables can be chosen for use in Gauges.
    • The selected Answers – For single-type variables (SC) you can select one or more answer categories, and the resulting percentage output will be the combination of those selected. For multi-type variables, only one answer category may be selected.
  • Change the Gauge Settings:
    • Toggle Weighted Data.
    • Selected the Gauge Type:
      • Radial Half Circle.
      • Radial Full Circle.
    • Toggle Animation Direction:
      • Left to Right (Default).
      • Right to Left.
    • Select the Gauge Background Colour.
  • Change Value Axis Settings:
    • Toggle the Value Axis.
    • Select the Position of the axis:
      • Outside the arc.
      • Inside the arc.
    • Define the Value Axis Font Settings.
  • Check the Value Mark Settings:
    • Toggle the Value Mark.
    • Define the Value Mark Font Settings.
  • Change the Arc Bar Settings:
    • Select the bar End Shape:
      • Square
      • Rounded
    • Select the Bar Width (Thickness).
    • Select the Bar Colour.
    • Select the Bar Bckground Colour.
  • Filter the calculated data in the Filters & Controls tab.
  • Sync the Gauge to a Filter Control on the Dashboard on the Filters and COntrols tab.

Removing Gauges from a Dashboard

To remove a Gauge from a Dashboard:

  • Click the  Settings button on the Gauge you wish to remove.
  • Browse to the  Options tab
  • Click the  Remove Control button.

See Also

Using the Dashboard Tool in Tabx
Filter and Variable Control Configuration in Tabx

The power of advanced Market Research Analysis can be yours with a free trial of Tabx

Start for free — upgrade anytime.
Joining as an organisation? Contact Sales