Sunburst chart

Create sunburst charts for hierarchical composition in BeCharts.

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Sunburst charts visualize hierarchical data as nested rings, showing composition across levels.

For a full creation walkthrough with FAQs and export tips, see the sunburst chart generator.

Data format

  • Hierarchical tree structure: name, optional value, and children
  • Example node: { name, value, children: [...] }

Import and edit support

  • Import: ❌
  • Edit: ✅ (tree editor)

Customize highlights

  • Series: radius, label layout, emphasis, item style
  • Levels: per-level styling (when configured)
  • Tooltip: show hierarchy path and values

Tips

  • Keep depth reasonable; too many levels can be hard to interpret.
  • Use clear naming for each node to avoid ambiguous labels.