Choose the right visualization
Boldo offers several ways to explore and communicate the same knowledge base. Each one is useful for a different purpose.
Quick choice guide
| Use this | When you want to |
|---|---|
| Inventory View | Filter, sort, group, and analyze a dataset |
| Diagram | Show relationships visually, arrange elements freely, or generate a first map quickly from existing data |
| Chart | Show distributions, indicators, and trends |
| Nested Map | Show hierarchical structures and containment paths |
Inventory view
Use a view when you want a dynamic working table:
- filter assets
- sort results
- group data
- save a reusable working perspective
Read Inventory views.
Diagram
Use a diagram when you want to explain or communicate relationships visually:
- architecture maps
- impact communication
- workshops
- collaborative modeling
If you already have a useful filtered view and want a fast starting point, you can also generate a first diagram automatically from that view, then refine it manually.
Read Diagrams.
Chart
Use a chart when you want to summarize or compare data:
- distribution by status
- counts by type
- indicator tracking
Read Charts.
Nested map
Use a nested map when your data follows a hierarchy:
- business capability maps
- organizational structures
- dependency nesting
Read Nested Maps.