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Bubble Chart V2 lets you control bubble size using a measure (e.g., sum of revenue, count of orders), so each point’s size reflects a numeric value. This is in addition to the X and Y axes.

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Data Requirements

To use Bubble Chart V2, you need:
AxisWhat to configure
X-axisA dimension or measure (e.g., category, date, or numeric value)
Y-axisA dimension or measure
SizeA measure that determines bubble size (e.g., SUM(revenue), COUNT(orders))
You need at least one dimension and two measures — one for an axis and one for bubble size.

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How to Use Bubble V2

  1. Create or edit a metric with at least one dimension and two or more measures.
  2. Select Bubble Chart V2 (or “Bubble v2”) from the chart type list.
  3. In chart settings, assign a measure to bubble size (look for a “Bubble size” or “Size measure” setting).
  4. Save the metric.

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Why Bubble V2 Might Be Disabled

If you don’t see Bubble V2 in the chart type list or it’s grayed out:
The chart type requires a measure assigned for bubble size. If no measure is configured for size, the option may be unavailable.Fix: Add a second measure to your metric and assign it to the bubble size setting.
You may need at least one dimension (or axis) and two measures.Fix: Add the required columns to your metric configuration.
Bubble V2 may be hidden in certain embed modes, workspaces, or plans.Fix: Check whether your environment or plan supports this chart type, or contact support.
In some cases, certain metrics or data shapes filter out Bubble V2 from the chart type selector.Fix: Try a metric that has clear X, Y dimensions and a numeric measure for size.

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Summary

TopicWhat to know
Data neededX, Y, and a measure for bubble size.
Why disabled?Usually: no size measure set, or not enough dimensions/measures. Sometimes: context or plan.
What to doAdd a measure and assign it to bubble size. If still disabled, check data shape and plan.