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
Visualise records as interactive bubbles, grouped and sized by your chosen fields. Great for spotting patterns and comparing data across categories.
Plot records with location data on an interactive world map. Ideal for understanding geographic distribution of your data.
Display text data and categories as a visual cloud where word size indicates frequency. Perfect for identifying common themes and patterns.
Randomly select records with a fun spin animation. Useful for fair selection, gamification, or simply adding some fun to your workflow.
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 Data Visualisation Tools
- Under the Features 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
Some tools require specific field types. For example, the Map tool requires at least one Location field, and the Bubble Chart requires either categorical or numeric fields.
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
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 guides on Creating Charts for custom dashboard visualisations and Record Alerts for flagging important records.