A KPI visual has the following shelves:
Add a Dimension field from the Data menu to display a specific dimension value.
This shelf accepts multiple fields, but the visual displays only the first dimension or measure. Here are some additional notes about the shelf:
Add a Measure field from the Data menu to display an aggregate.
This shelf accepts a single field.
The measure shelf either provides the main indicator, or it can be used for sorting. If a measure is used, the display format on this shelf dictates the appearance of the main indicator.
Add a Measure field from the Data menu to show a comparison aggregate as a target value.
This shelf accepts a single field.
If Dimensions/Measure and Compare To shelves hold numeric values, this shelf specifies both the small value to the right side of the main measure (default placement), and an arrow.
Some notes on the arrow:
It is possible to switch the comparison direction by Flipping the Comparison setting.
Add one field to this optional shelf to provide a label under the main indicator (default placement). You can Change Label Position.
This shelf accepts 0 or 1 fields.
Add Measure fields from the Data menu for additional information in the graph's Tooltip.
This shelf accepts multiple fields.
Use fields from the Data menu to trellis the visual into columns.
This shelf accepts multiple fields.
Use fields from the Data menu to trellis the visual into rows.
This shelf accepts multiple fields.
Add Dimension or Measure fields from the Data menu to include or exclude categorical or value criteria.
This shelf accepts multiple fields.