How zooming can help your dataviz users understand and interact with data
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Implementing Zooming for Better Usability in Interactive Charts
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Zooming is a prime way to use a JavaScript charting library for visualizing big data. This slide deck describes different methods for zooming and related features.
Transcript of How zooming can help your dataviz users understand and interact with data
Implementing Zooming for Better Usability in
Interactive Charts
When do I need to use zoom?
To give users more control
To make data more readable
Which type of zooming is best?
Zoom X ● Good for time series data● Ensures data won’t get cut off at top or bottom of chart
Zoom Y● Good for data set with wide variance● Helps users who need to inspect closely
Zoom XY● Allows zooming into regions of a chart● Adjusts the scales, almost like a new chart was loaded
More Ways to Help Your Users
PreviewAllow users to control zoom with a small, preview version of the chart
SnappingMake zooming more intuitive by zooming to the nearest node on click
Date PickerGive users even more control by attaching your zoom event to a date picker
Read Morehttp://www.zingchart.com/blog/2014/08/18/interactive-zoom-chart-feature/
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