Data Visualisation Tools
Explore and present your data with interactive visualisations
Kinabase provides a suite of data visualisation tools that help you explore, analyse, and present your collection
These tools are available from the collection list view and can be enabled or disabled per collection by administrators.
Available Tools
Plot records with location data on an interactive world map. Ideal for understanding geographic distribution of your data.
Visualise records as interactive bubbles, grouped and sized by your chosen fields. Great for spotting patterns and comparing data across categories.
Display text data and categories as a visual cloud where word size indicates frequency. Perfect for identifying common themes and patterns.
Visualise record relationships in an interactive mind map. Great for exploring connections and hierarchies in your data.
Randomly select records with a fun spin animation. Useful for fair selection, gamification, or simply adding some fun to your workflow.
Rank colleagues by a selected numeric field from your records. Display your top three colleagues on a podium. Useful for tracking performance, rankings, or priority.
Enabling Tools
Tools must be enabled on each collection before they become available. To enable a tool:
- Open Collection Configuration
- Click the ⋯ (options menu) in the top-right of the collection view
- Select Configure
- Navigate to Tools
- Under the Display section, click Tools
- Enable the Tools You Need
- Toggle on the tools you want to make available
- Configure any tool-specific settings using the cog icon
Using Tools
Once enabled, tools appear in the collection toolbar:
- Open a Collection
- Select the collection from the sidebar
- Click a Tool Icon
- Tool icons appear in the toolbar at the top of the collection list
- Click a tool icon to open it in the side pane
- Interact with the Visualisation
- Each tool provides its own controls and options
- Click records within the visualisation to view their details
- Use the Back button to return to the collection list
Availability by Collection
Not all tools are available for every collection.
Availability depends on your field types:
| Icon | Tool | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Map | At least one Location field | |
| Bubble Chart | Categorical fields (Stage, Option, Boolean, Record) or Numeric fields | |
| Word Cloud | Text, Option, Multi-Option, Record, or Multi-Record fields | |
| Mind Map | At least one self-referencing record field. | |
| Record Roulette | Always available (must be enabled in settings) | |
| Leaderboard | Requires a colleague field and at least one numeric field |
If a tool is unavailable for your collection, it will show as 'Unavailable' in the Data Visualisation Tools settings with an explanation of what's required.
Best Practices
- Enable only what you need: Keep the toolbar uncluttered by enabling only the tools your team will actually use
- Consider your data: Choose tools that match your data types - Map for locations, Word Cloud for text, Bubble Chart for categories and numbers
- Customise settings: Take time to configure tool settings for the best visualisation of your specific data
Read our Reporting and Creating Charts guides for more ways to visualise your data.
Using Kinabase's data visualisation tools helps you explore your data in interactive, visual ways – whether you're plotting locations on a map, identifying patterns in bubble charts, spotting common themes in word clouds, or adding some fun with record roulette.
For more help or to report issues, contact your System Admin or contact our Support Team.