Welcome to Astra

Large-Scale Network Graph Visualization in PowerBI

Astra is a Power BI visual built to transform your network data into interactive, insightful graphs.

Astra enables you to:

  • Visualize Complex Networks: Seamlessly render thousands of nodes and edges.

  • Interact in Real-Time: Zoom, pan, and dive deep into your network to uncover hidden patterns.

  • Customize Your View: Tailor visual properties and interactivity to suit your unique needs.

  • Integrate Effortlessly: Embed directly within your Power BI reports for a unified analytical experience.

Getting Started

Follow these simple steps to begin using Astra in your Power BI projects:

  1. Import into Power BI:

    • Open Power BI Desktop or a report in the PowerBI Service

    • In the Visualizations pane, click the ellipsis (…) and select Get more visuals.

    • Download & load Astra to your PowerBI report

  2. Configure Your Data:

    • Drag the Astra visual onto your report canvas.

    • Map your dataset fields to the corresponding properties in the visual’s settings panel.

  3. Customize Your Visualization:

    • Use the customization options to adjust the appearance and interactivity of your network graph.

    • Explore advanced settings to fine-tune performance and visual details.

  4. Explore & Analyze:

    • Interact with your network graph to uncover insights and patterns that drive data-driven decisions.

Mapping Data

Data passed into Astra should be in a tabular edge list format:

Data Field
Description
Required
Data Type

Source Node

The starting node of the edge

Yes

Text

Target Node

The ending node of the edge

Yes

Text

Source Color

Category node property

No

Text

Target Color

Category node property

No

Text

Link Color

Category edge property

No

Text

Source X

X coordinate for source node

No

Integer

Source Y

Y coordinate for source node

No

Integer

Target X

X coordinate for target node

No

Integer

Target Y

Y coordinate for target node

No

Integer

Source Label

Label text for source node

No

Text

Target Label

Label text for target node

No

Text

Support Requests

Email support is available by reaching out to: [email protected]

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