Compare entities across multiple variables with Radar Charts (Spider Charts). Visualize profiles and performance shapes.

Radar Charts (or Spider Charts) are designed to compare multiple variables perpendicular to a central point. They are excellent for visualizing the "profile" or "shape" of a dataset, such as comparing the skills of an employee (Communication, Coding, Design) or the features of a product (Price, Speed, Battery, Camera).

Edilitics renders these complex polygonal charts using a point-and-click interface, ensuring that your multi-dimensional comparisons are based on trusted, governed metrics.

When to Use a Radar Chart

Use Case	Why This Chart Works
Skill Assessment	Visualize an employee's strengths across 5+ competencies.
Product Comparison	Compare Product A vs Product B across Specs, Cost, and Rating.
Performance Audit	Marketing Channels: Compare ROI, Reach, and Engagement in a single shape.
Outlier Shape	Spot if a process is "balanced" (round shape) or skewed (spiky shape).

Chart Configuration in Edilitics

Inputs Required

Data Type	Required Count	Description
Dimensions (Columns)	1	Categorical field defining the radar axes (corners).
Metrics (Rows)	1 - 10	Numerical values plotted as series on the radar web.

How to Configure a Radar Chart

Select "Radar Chart" from the Chart Library.
Define Axes:
- Drag your indicator category to Radar Indicator.
- Drag your metric to Value.
Compare Groups (Optional):
- Drag a second dimension to Series to overlay two polygons (e.g., "This Year" vs "Last Year") for direct shape comparison.
Formatting:
- Shape: Choose between Polygon (straight lines) or Circle (curved lines) for the grid.
- Area Style: Add transparency to the fill color to see overlapping shapes clearly.

Feature Highlights

Intelligent Scaling

Edilitics automatically normalizes scales if comparing metrics with vastly different ranges (optional), or enforces a shared maximum (e.g., 0-100%) for fair comparison.

Overlap Management

When comparing multiple entities, use semi-transparent fills (alpha blending) to show where the profiles intersect versus where they diverge.

Interactive Legend

Toggle specific series on/off to isolate a single profile for focused analysis without removing it from the configuration.

Hovering over a vertex shows the specific value for that indicator, ensuring precision alongside the visual overview.

Best Practices for Radar Charts

Practice	Why It Matters
Limit Variables	Use 3-8 variables. Less than 3 is a line; more than 8 becomes a messy web.
Consistent Scale	Ideally, all axes should share a scale (e.g., 0-10 or 0-100%) to make the shape meaningful.
Comparable Entities	Only overlay entities that make sense to compare directly (e.g., two similar products).
Avoid Chronology	Radar charts imply a cycle or equality; do not use them for linear timelines (use Line charts instead).

How Edilitics Is Different

Unlike fragile spreadsheet-based radar charts, Edilitics treats them as dynamic visualizations:

Dynamic Schema Adaptation: If a new skill/variable is added to your data, the radar chart automatically updates with a new axis.
Self-Maintaining Profiles: Your competency profiles stay current as the underlying data evolves.
Interactive Legends: Toggle specific series on/off to isolate and compare profiles.
Governed Metrics: All axis values are derived from validated datasets, ensuring consistency.

This ensures your performance fingerprints effectively maintain themselves.

Radar Charts provide a fingerprint of performance. With Edilitics, you can instantly see if your business, product, or team is "well-rounded" or excelling in a specific niche.

Need help? Email support@edilitics.com with your workspace, job ID, and context. We reply within one business day.

Radar Charts for Multivariate Comparison