Use the IBCS small multiples template to compare the same metric across multiple categories in a consistent layout. Each panel uses the same scale and formatting, making it easier to identify patterns and differences.
Small multiples work best with chart types that share a common scale and are intended for repeated comparison across categories
Configuration option
Configuration value
Chart type
Bar/Column/Area/Line/Waterfall.
Category
Assign the dimension that defines the columns along the x-axis. The chart displays each unique value as a separate column. Example: Month.
Actual(s)
Assign one or more measures to analyze. The values determine the height of each stacked column or segment. Example: Profit - Actual.
Comparison 1-3(vs Actuals)
Assign up to three additional measures to compare with the actual values. The chart displays each comparison measure as a separate column or an overlapped column for the same category.
This is optional. Example: Profit - Prior Year, Profit - Forecast.
Trellis Row
Assign a dimension to plot trellis panels. Each category is shown as a separate chart. Example: Product.
