Concept: Using Drop Zones in a Viz
To analyze data in a visualization, you place (drag and drop) fields from the list of fields
into the drop zones (such as X-Axis) in the builder panel. The fields and their
locations determine the placement and visual appearance of the data in your viz.
Workday automatically selects the best visual representation for the combination of
summarization and attribute fields you add to the drop zones.
When you select a field from the panel and start to drag it over, the appearances of the drop
zones change to help guide your placement of the field in the builder panel. Drop zones
permit either summarization and attribute fields. A grayed out drop zone means that the
drop zone doesn't apply to the selected field. A highlighted drop zone means that the
drop zone is available for the selected field.
As you work with drop zones, consider:
- Some drop zones permit multiple fields and some limit the number of fields. As you drag and drop fields, the drop zones provide instructional text and highlighted drop zone areas to help you build your viz.
- The position of attribute fields in drop zones, such as X-Axis and Columns, determines the grouping order in the viz.
- You can remove a field from a drop zone by clicking theXnext to the field name.
- You can drag a new field directly on top of an existing field to replace it.