Signal Visualization & Citation
Understanding how to visualize signal data and trace back to source content
Visualization Overview
BuildBetter provides multiple ways to visualize signals:
- Interactive charts and graphs
- Timeline views
- Heat maps
- Network diagrams
- Custom dashboards
- Trend analysis
Chart Types
Time-Based
Temporal analysis and trends
Distribution
Signal grouping and breakdown
Relationship
Signal connections and flows
Comparison
Cross-signal analysis
Visualization Options
Time Series
- Signal volume over time
- Trend analysis
- Seasonal patterns
- Cumulative views
Distribution Charts
- Signal types
- Priority levels
- Source breakdown
- Team allocation
Citation Features
Source Link
Direct link to original content
Context View
Surrounding conversation or data
Timeline Position
Temporal context and sequence
Related Signals
Connected insights and patterns
Interactive Features
Dashboard Creation
Layout Options
- Grid system
- Flexible sizing
- Widget placement
- Custom arrangement
Widget Types
- Charts and graphs
- KPI indicators
- Signal lists
- Summary cards
Complex dashboards may impact performance. Optimize for your needs.
Citation Methods
Direct Links
Jump to source content
Context View
See surrounding information
Data Presentation
Visual Hierarchy
- Primary metrics
- Supporting data
- Contextual information
- Drill-down details
Color Coding
- Signal types
- Priority levels
- Status indicators
- Trend direction
Use consistent color coding across visualizations for clarity.
Export & Sharing
Export Formats
- PNG/JPG images
- PDF reports
- CSV data
- Interactive HTML
Sharing Options
- Team sharing
- External links
- Embedded views
- Scheduled reports
Best Practices
Choose Visuals
Select appropriate chart types
Configure Display
Set up clear and useful views
Add Context
Include relevant citations
Enable Interaction
Configure interactive features
Advanced Features
Custom Visualizations
- Custom chart types
- Branded themes
- Advanced animations
- Interactive elements
Citation Enhancement
- Audio/video clips
- Transcript snippets
- Related documents
- Historical context
Create visualization templates for common reporting needs.
Integration Options
Connected Tools
- BI platforms
- Reporting tools
- Presentation software
- Team dashboards
Data Flow
- Real-time updates
- Scheduled refresh
- API integration
- Webhook triggers
Troubleshooting
Performance Tips
Visualization
- Limit data points
- Use appropriate charts
- Enable caching
- Optimize queries
Citation
- Cache source data
- Lazy loading
- Compressed previews
- Smart linking
Regular optimization ensures smooth visualization and citation performance.