How do I get started?
Check out the guides in Start with Visuals. To create an account, you can log in with your NetBadge credentials. Before you add visualizations, create a collection to house them.
Why won't my spreadsheet work?
Make sure you're formatting your spreadsheet correctly using the documentation in the Visualization Index and the Use Spreadsheet Data guides. This does take some trial and error. You can try:
- different data formats for the columns,
- making sure naming conventions are consistent, and
- experimenting with different formats for dates.
Remember, copy header information exactly as it appears in the Visualization Index. If you need help, contact shanti-support@virginia.edu.
What visualization type best fits my project?
Check out the Choose a Visualization Type for help.
How are people using Visuals?
You can explore the "Featured Resources" on the Visuals homepage. You can check out our walkthroughs to help you complete larger sample projects.
Where can I find more guides to completing tasks in Visuals?
This Knowledge Base contains a full suite of guides for using Visuals. You can also use the table below for reference if you want to complete tasks quickly.
| I want to... | Quick steps | Knowledge Base Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Make a new visualization | Log in to Visuals >  > Create
| Create a New Visualization |
| Make a new collection | Log in to Visuals >  > Collections > Add New Collections
| Make a Collection |
| See collections you've made | Log in to Visuals > > My Content > My Collections
| Search Visuals |
| See visualizations you've made | Log in to Visuals > | See Your Visualizations |
| Search for a visualization | Visuals homepage > | Search Visuals |
| See all visualization types | Visuals homepage > | Choose a Visualization Type |
| See all collections in Visuals | Visuals homepage > | Search Visuals |
