Treemap
Create treemaps to visualize hierarchical composition by area in BeCharts.
Back to Chart types.
Treemaps display hierarchical data using nested rectangles, where area typically encodes value.
For a full creation walkthrough with FAQs and export tips, see the treemap maker.
Data format
- Hierarchical tree structure:
name, optionalvalue, andchildren - Example node:
{ name, value, children: [...] }
Import and edit support
- Import: ❌
- Edit: ✅ (tree editor)
Customize highlights
- Series: label visibility, breadcrumb (when enabled), item style, emphasis
- Levels: per-level styling (when configured)
- Tooltip: show hierarchy path and values
Tips
- Use treemaps when you need both hierarchy and magnitude at once.
- Consider limiting the number of leaf nodes per level for readability.