Visualizing data with the Sunburst data region

The Sunburst data region functions similarly to TreeMap. It is a great visualization for hierarchical data set with summarized values and it uses circles instead of rectangles.

The Sunburst forms a series of circles to represent levels of the hierarchy. The highest level of the hierarchy is set with the inner circle and lower levels of the hierarchy are formed outside the inner circle as rings. Multiple rings represent multiple levels.

The following chart shows a hierarchical data set with the Sunburst data region:

Figure 5.19

You can find this report in Chapter05 solution as Report03 - Sunburst.

Getting ready

Let's make a report with the Sunburst data region. Follow these steps for preparing the project for a new report:

1. Add a new report to your Reporting Services solution and name it  Sales Orders by Year by Package by Sales Territory (US$ Thousands).

2. Make a data set using the following query. Make sure the data set is connected to the WideWorldImportersDW...