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# Drag-Drop Builder

The **Drag-and-Drop Builder** in Infinity provides an interactive way to **visually create and customize charts** by selecting tables, defining relationships, and modifying visual elements. Follow these steps to build your chart manually.

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### **Step 1: Access the Manual Builder**

1. Click on the **"Manual Builder Icon"** in the left sidebar.

💡 *This will open the Manual Builder interface, allowing you to construct datasets and charts visually.*

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### **Step 2: Select Relevant Data Sources and Tables**

1. Navigate to the **data selection panel**.
2. Choose the appropriate **datasources and tables** (e.g., *global superstore orders*).

📌 *Ensure that you select the correct datasets for your visualization.*

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### **Step 3: Drag and Drop the Tables**

1. Click and **drag the required tables** from the datasource panel into the workspace.
2. Establish **relationships between tables** if necessary.

🛠️ *This step allows users to build a structured dataset for chart creation.*<br>

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### **Step 4: Select Necessary Columns**

1. Choose the **columns** that will be used in the chart.
2. Apply filters, aggregations, or transformations as needed.

📊 *Selecting only the relevant columns ensures that the dataset is optimized for visualization.*<br>

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### **Step 5: Click "Next" to Build and Customize the Chart**

1. Once the dataset is ready, click **"Next"** to proceed.
2. The system will generate an initial table chart based on the selected data.

🚀 *The builder will transition from dataset creation to chart customization.*<br>

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### **Step 6: Enter a Chart Name**

1. Click on the **chart title field**.
2. Enter a descriptive name for your chart (e.g., `"Sales Performance by Region"`).

📌 *Naming is required before saving the chart*

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### **Step 7: Customize the Chart as Needed**

1. Modify chart type, labels, colors, and layout.
2. Adjust filters, axes, and formatting based on requirements.

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### **Step 8: Click "Save" When Done**

1. Once the chart is finalized, click **"Save"** to store it.
2. The chart will be available in your feed.

💾 *Your manually built and customized chart is now ready for use!*\
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### **Next Steps**

For further refinements, refer to the [**Customization Guide**](/user-guide/comprehensive-user-guide/2.-charts/chart-customization.md) to learn about:

* Using **interactive filters and tooltips**.
* Applying **conditional formatting**.
* Enhancing charts with **computed fields and dynamic metrics**.