Dynamic shapes in Lucidchart make it easy to visualize data by allowing you to create insightful shapes and graphs that change dynamically based on your data. Read on to learn how to use dynamic shapes to optimize the way you visualize your data in Lucidchart.
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Access the Dynamic Shapes shape library
You can access Lucidchart's dynamic shapes by enabling the Dynamic Shapes shape library. Click + Shape Library at the bottom of your Shape menu, type "dynamic shapes" in the search bar, and check the box next to "Dynamic Shapes". Then click Use selected shapes.
Once you have added the dynamic shapes library to your document, you can add shapes to your document by dragging them out of the toolbox and dropping them on your canvas.
Dynamic shape options
Lucidchart currently offers the following dynamic shapes:
- Horizontal Progress Bar
- Vertical Progress Bar
- Progress Pill
- Progress Donut
- Half Progress Donut
- Progress Pie
- Progress Half Pie
Set the value of a dynamic shape
There are three different methods that you can use to set the values associated with your dynamic shape:
- Custom value
- Shape data
- Formula
Set the method associated with a shape by selecting the available drop-down menus within the Advanced Options of the Contextual Panel that appears when you select a dynamic shape.
You can also manually adjust Min, Max, Value, Thickness, and Color from this menu.
Still need help
FAQ
How can I adjust the values of my dynamic shape?
You can adjust the values associated with a dynamic shape in the Advanced Options section of the Contextual Panel that appears to the right of the canvas when a dynamic shape is selected.
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