produces a large number of different chart types based on templates. A large collection of templates is preinstalled. Like the pre installed Chart Builder these charts are based on the GPL Graphics programming language. i.e. they generate GPL commands (GGRAPH command). IBM has a product called SPSS Visualization Designer that produces templates for SPSS Statistics and other products.

A first panel (Basic tab) shows a series of possible visualization depending on both the number and the measurement variables you select. Various tabs let you modify the details, as well as a Titles and select some Options (Select style sheets, missing value handling options.

The Detailed tab lets you modify the default selection (many more visualization types are available from the drop down menu; the panel options change depending on the type chosen. There is always a panel and animation section.

• Use the Graphboard Editor to edit these charts, as well as viewing animations
• If you wish to customize your chart further you can of course Paste the corresponding GGRAPH command to the syntax editor and use the full power of GPL, if you are prepared to acquire skills with it.

The examples will have further details...

• Geographical maps
• Scatterplot with animation
• Bubble chart
• Heatmap