Common questions about WPS Sankey Diagram on macOS usually involve use cases, data setup, and chart readability; this FAQ includes 4 common questions and a glossary.
FAQ
What is a Sankey Diagram used for in WPS on macOS?
- A Sankey Diagram is useful for showing how resources, traffic, or business objects move between nodes.
- You can use it for energy flow, user path analysis, sales stage conversion, or resource allocation review.
- If you need to answer where data comes from, where it goes, and how much moves through each path, this chart can help.
Why does my Sankey Diagram look unclear?
- Check whether the number of nodes is too high.
- Increase the component size so nodes and links have enough display space.
- Use different colors for different flows and reduce unnecessary label content.
Which fields matter most when I configure Sankey Diagram data?
- Confirm that your data includes a source field and a target field.
- Then set node height based on your analysis goal, such as record count or a selected field.
- If the fields do not form a clear flow relationship, the chart will be harder to read.
How to export a Sankey Diagram as an image in WPS on macOS?
- Select the Sankey Diagram that has already been added.
- Click the "..." menu in the upper-right area.
- Choose Copy as Image or Export as Image, then insert the result into your document or presentation.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Sankey Diagram | A chart used to show how quantities move between nodes. The width of each link usually represents the amount. |
| Node Category | The field setting that defines where a flow starts and where it ends. |
| Node Height | The setting that determines how node or flow values are calculated, such as total record count or a selected field. |
| Data Filter | A setting used to limit the data range or show only records that meet certain conditions. |