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      Scatter Plot

      This comprehensive guide will cover everything you need to know about the Scatter Plot element in Mokkup.

      When to Use?

      A scatter plot is a powerful tool for visualizing the relationship between two variables. Here are a few pointers on when to use a scatter plot element in a dashboard:

      • When you want to see if there is a relationship between two continuous variables. 
      • When you need to identify anomalies in your data that deviate significantly from the trend.
      • When you want to see the distribution of data points and how they spread out across different values.
      • When you're looking to identify trends or make predictions based on the relationship between variables.

      How to Create?

      There are two ways to use the scatter plot in Mokkup.

      Creating a New Project:

      • Click on ‘Create new’ from the home page
      • Setup the project by filling in the name and choosing the frame size
      • Drag & Drop the scatter plot on to the canvas or click on it to add from the left menu
      • Resize it on the canvas and place in the desired location
      • Edit it from the customize element menu which opens on element selection

      Using a Mokkup Template:

      • Choose a template from the template library that uses a scatter plot and click ‘Use Template’
      • Select the scatter plot element that needs modification
      • Resize it on the canvas or edit it from the customize element menu

      Tip: Mokkup elements have multiple variations that can be accessed by double-clicking on the element or clicking Variation in the customize element menu.

      How to Customize?

      Mokkup provides customization options for every element. These customization options are accessible via the left-hand navigation menu. 

      Customize: 

      This is the section that opens by default when an element is selected. In this tab, all element customizations can be made. Each sub-section is explained in detail below.

      1. Details

      Edit the basic chart details here.

      Generate Random Data:

      • Click to generate random data for the chart

      Tip: There is no ability to change data manually or add a data source. Only randomly generated data is available.

      No. of Data Sets:

      • Change the number of data sets that are shown on the chart here.
      • A maximum of 5 datasets can be generated.

      Best Fit Line:

      • Add or remove best fit line from the chart by toggling on or off.

      • It shows the general trend or relationship between the plotted points, also known as a trend line.

      Title:

      • Change the title of the chart here. Toggle off if not needed.

      Alignment:

      • Adjust the title alignment to either the left, center, or right of the element.

      2. X-axis

       Axis:

      • Toggle off if the chart doesn’t need an X-axis.

      Title:

      • Add a label for the axis here. Toggle off if not needed.

      Gridlines:

      • Add or remove vertical gridlines from the chart by toggling on or off.

      3. Y-axis

      Axis:

      • Toggle off if the chart doesn’t need a Y-axis.

      Title:

      • Add a label for the axis here. Toggle off if not needed.

      Range:

      • Edit the axis range by changing the Min/Max values in ‘Range’ and setting the step size.

      Gridlines

      • Add or remove horizontal gridlines from the chart by toggling on or off.

      4. Properties

      Contains all the settings that affect the chart's aesthetics. Use the dropdown to select which dataset to apply the properties to.

      Legends:

      • Add or remove legends from the chart by switching them on or off. 
      • Can change the position of the "Legend Position” according to the data sets.

      Strokes:

      • Change the stroke style to either solid, dotted or dashed.
      • Use the slider to adjust the width or thickness of the lines in the chart.
      • Can be used only when best fit line is added to the chart.

      Markers:

      • Change the style of the markers from circle to square, triangle, diamond, etc., from the ‘Style’ drop-down below the toggle.
      • Adjust the marker size as well by using the ‘Size’ slider.

      5. Add-Ons

      Contains additional elements that can be added to the chart.

      Buttons: 

      • Switch on or off to add or remove buttons from the chart. 
      • Add multiple buttons by clicking ‘Add Button’. 
      • Adjust their alignment to either the left, center, or right of the element using ‘Alignment’. 
      • Edit the button's content by clicking on the ‘Title 1’ text in this menu. 
      • Delete any button by clicking the ‘trash’ icon near the name of the button. 

      Dropdowns: 

      • Toggle on or off to add or remove dropdowns in the chart. 
      • Adjust their alignment to either the left, center, or right of the element using ‘Alignment’. 
      • Add dropdowns by clicking the ‘+’ icon
      • Reorder them by clicking the ‘Settings’ icon
      • Delete them by clicking the ‘Trash’ icon. 
      • The title can be edited in the ‘Edit Text’ field, and values can be added by entering values in the ‘Add Values’ field. 

      KPIs: 

      • Toggle on or off to add or remove KPIs from the chart. 
      • Add KPIs by clicking the ‘+’ icon
      • Reorder them by clicking the ‘Arrow’ icon
      • Delete them by clicking the ‘Trash’ icon. 
      • Adjust their alignment to either the left, center, or right of the element using ‘Alignment’. 
      • The title can be edited in the ‘Edit Text’ field, and values can be edited in the ‘Measured Value’ and ‘Percentage Change’ fields. 

      Text: 

      • Toggle on or off to add or remove text boxes in the chart. Enter any information that needs to be included for the chart by editing the ‘Text’ field. 
      • Adjust the alignment to either the left, center, or right of the element using ‘Alignment’. 
      • Change the font weight to normal, medium, or bold from ‘Font weight’. 

      Tip: Some add-ons cannot be used together in an element. For example, turning on the buttons toggle will automatically switch off dropdowns, and vice versa.

      6. Variations

      • This button opens the 'Choose Style' pop-up. 
      • Choose an alternative design for the element. 
      • Can also access the pop-up by double-clicking on any selected element.
      • Using the above-described customization methods, it is also possible to create various element variants.

      7. Design Customizations

      • This will access the 'Design Customizations' menu when clicked. 
      • Use this to change your active theme and utilize customization options to adjust the canvas accordingly.
      • For more information, please refer to this article.

      This was an in-depth introduction to using and editing a Mokkup scatter plot element. For additional inquiries, please ask our Chatbot or contact support.

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