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How to create a pie chart image in Make

To create a pie chart in Make, send your labels and values to the 1001fx function piechart. It renders the chart as PNG, JPG or PDF, as a pie or a donut, with your own colors, title and legend.

Get your free API keypiechart reference

Step by step

  1. 1

    Get your API key

    Create a free 1001fx account and copy your API key from the app.

  2. 2

    Start the scenario

    Start with the data, for example a Google Sheets "Search rows" module followed by an Array aggregator that collects label and value of each row.

  3. 3

    Add the 1001fx module

    Add a module, search for 1001fx and pick “Create a Pie Chart”. Select your 1001fx connection or create one with your API key.

  4. 4

    Fill the fields

    data
    – The aggregated array: label and value per slice, optionally backgroundColor as a hex color.
    outputFormat
    – png or jpg for an image, pdf for a document.
    type
    – pie (default) or donut.
    options
    – Optional title, subtitle, colors, font sizes and legend position.
  5. 5

    Use the result

    The module returns the chart as a file. Attach it to an email, upload it to a shared folder or add it to a report.

piechart costs 3 credits per call. All parameters and examples: piechart reference.

Tips

  • Give every slice a backgroundColor, so the same category has the same color in every report.
  • For values over time use linechart or barchart, which take the same kind of data.

Frequently asked questions

Can I create a donut chart?
Yes. Set type to donut; the data stays the same.
Which output formats are available?
PNG, JPG and PDF, chosen with outputFormat.