A Multi Line Chart is a type of chart that displays information as a series of data points called markers connected by straight line segments. Each data series is represented by a separate line, allowing viewers to compare trends and relationships between multiple variables over time or other ordered categories.

The Multi Line Chart example below is looking at Incidents by Category for the last 12 months.

Now let's look at the Data and Charts options for this Multi Line Chart. This chart is using Incident data so it will be utilizing the incident table.

Conditions: Setting conditions allows you to query the table you are building the chart off of.

Trend Type: Trend Type refers to the general direction or pattern of change in a set of data points over a specific period of time.

Date Range: This input determines the range of time displayed on the line chart. The Date Range considers the dates associated with the field selected in the Date Field chart option.

Date Field: A 'Date' field is designed to store date and time values.

Aggregate Type: Refers to a data aggregation method or function used to combine or summarize data from multiple records. They allow users to perform calculations on sets of records to derive meaningful insights. Some common aggregate types include:

Let's look at the styling options that have been changed from the default styling options to give this Multi Line Chart some more clarity. First a custom title of " Incidents by Category - Last 12 Months" is set to quickly convey what data is being displayed.

Next, the Display legend toggle is engaged to display the legend at the bottom of the Multi Line Chart.

Next, the Labels and Data Values toggles are engaged to display data labels on the lines of the chart.

Finally, the Display Grid toggle is engaged to make the Multi Line Chart values easier to read.