# The Charts Interface[¶](https://doc.dataiku.com/dss/latest/visualization/interface.html#the-charts-interface "Permalink to this headline")

The Charts interface has the following components:

* The **Columns, Sampling & Engine panel** is a control with two tabs.

+ The Columns tab provides a searchable list of columns in the dataset that you can use to build charts. A special *Count of records* column is always available.

+ The Sampling & Engine tab allows you to set how the dataset is processed.

* The **Chart type selector** determines the form of the chart. Choose from the Basics, Tables, Scatters, Maps, or Other chart types.

* **Chart definition elements** define the contents of the chart. The exact set of required elements varies by chart type. Drag and drop columns from the Columns panel to the appropriate controls here.

+ Axes and measures/dimensions settings can be found in this area. To access them, click the carret next to the axis name or before the measure/dimension name. From this carret you’ll be able to configure the element and access its formatting options.

* The **Publish button** creates an Insight from the Chart and publishes it to a Dashboard

* The **Common chart elements** refine the display of the chart. See Common Chart Elements for details.

* The **Chart display** displays the currently defined chart. You can edit the title of the chart by clicking on the pencil icon.

* The **Chart tabs** along the bottom of the display allow you to navigate between multiple charts created for the dataset. You can duplicate or delete individual charts, or click **+Chart** to create a new chart from scratch.
