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Polar Area Chart Generator

Generate interactive polar area charts to visualize data in circular format, perfect for comparing categories with cyclical patterns or radial distributions

Data for the polar area chart in JSON format with label and value fields

Title that will be displayed above the chart

JSON array of hex colors (requires Custom Colors selection)

Size of the chart in pixels (min: 300, max: 600)

Starting angle in degrees (0-360)

Inner radius for donut chart effect (0-80)

Background color for the chart container

Display values inside the chart areas

Display category labels around the chart

Display radial grid lines and circles

Animate chart areas when loading

Show percentages instead of values

Show detailed information on hover

Key Facts

Category
Data Visualization
Input Types
textarea, text, select, number, color, checkbox
Output Type
html
Sample Coverage
4
API Ready
Yes

Overview

The Polar Area Chart Generator allows you to create interactive, circular visualizations that effectively represent data categories with cyclical patterns or radial distributions.

When to Use

  • •When comparing multiple categories that share a common cyclical or seasonal nature.
  • •When you need to visualize data distribution across a 360-degree radial layout.
  • •When creating professional, interactive charts for presentations or data reports.

How It Works

  • •Input your dataset in the required JSON format, specifying labels and their corresponding numerical values.
  • •Customize the visual appearance by adjusting settings like color schemes, chart size, and inner radius for a donut effect.
  • •Toggle display options such as grid lines, tooltips, and value labels to refine the chart's clarity.
  • •Generate and preview your interactive polar area chart instantly.

Use Cases

Visualizing seasonal sales performance across different product categories.
Comparing performance metrics in sports or gaming that follow a radial distribution.
Displaying survey results where categories represent cyclical feedback themes.

Examples

1. Seasonal Sales Comparison

Marketing Analyst
Background
An analyst needs to show how sales volume fluctuates across four quarters for a specific product line.
Problem
Standard bar charts don't capture the cyclical nature of the quarterly data effectively.
How to Use
Input the quarterly sales data as JSON and set the value format to 'Currency'.
Example Config
[{"label": "Q1", "value": 1200}, {"label": "Q2", "value": 1800}, {"label": "Q3", "value": 1500}, {"label": "Q4", "value": 2100}]
Outcome
A clear, circular chart that highlights the growth trend and seasonal peaks for the year.

2. Player Skill Distribution

Game Designer
Background
A designer wants to visualize the balance of different character attributes in a new game.
Problem
Need to show how attributes like Speed, Strength, and Agility compare in a radial format.
How to Use
Input the attribute values and enable the 'Show Grid' and 'Enable Tooltips' options.
Example Config
[{"label": "Speed", "value": 85}, {"label": "Strength", "value": 70}, {"label": "Agility", "value": 90}, {"label": "Defense", "value": 65}]
Outcome
An interactive polar chart that allows players to hover over attributes to see exact stat values.

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FAQ

What data format is required?

The tool requires a JSON array of objects, where each object contains a 'label' (string) and a 'value' (number).

Can I customize the colors?

Yes, you can select from predefined color schemes or choose 'Custom Colors' to provide your own JSON array of hex codes.

What is the inner radius setting for?

The inner radius setting allows you to create a 'donut' effect by hollowing out the center of the polar chart.

Can I display percentages instead of raw values?

Yes, you can enable the 'Show Percentages' checkbox to display the relative proportion of each category.

Are the charts interactive?

Yes, the generated charts support tooltips, allowing users to hover over segments to view detailed information.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/polar-area-chart

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
chartData textarea Yes Data for the polar area chart in JSON format with label and value fields
chartTitle text No Title that will be displayed above the chart
colorScheme select No -
customColors textarea No JSON array of hex colors (requires Custom Colors selection)
valueFormat select No -
chartSize number No Size of the chart in pixels (min: 300, max: 600)
startAngle number No Starting angle in degrees (0-360)
innerRadius number No Inner radius for donut chart effect (0-80)
backgroundColor color No Background color for the chart container
showValues checkbox No Display values inside the chart areas
showLabels checkbox No Display category labels around the chart
showGrid checkbox No Display radial grid lines and circles
showAnimation checkbox No Animate chart areas when loading
showPercentage checkbox No Show percentages instead of values
enableTooltip checkbox No Show detailed information on hover

Response Format

{
  "result": "
Processed HTML content
",
  "error": "Error message (optional)",
  "message": "Notification message (optional)",
  "metadata": {
    "key": "value"
  }
}
HTML: HTML

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration: 

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-polar-area-chart": {
      "name": "polar-area-chart",
      "description": "Generate interactive polar area charts to visualize data in circular format, perfect for comparing categories with cyclical patterns or radial distributions",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=polar-area-chart",
      "command": "",
      "args": [],
      "env": {},
      "isActive": true,
      "type": "sse"
    }
  }
}

You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.

If you encounter any issues, please contact us at [email protected]