Chart overview
The Open Canva dashboard includes two charts to summarize usage for the selected range (7 or 30 days).Chart types
Daily stacked bars
What it shows: Daily generation counts broken down by your top three models. How to read:- X-axis: Dates within the selected range
- Y-axis: Number of generations
- Stacked colors: Contribution from each of the top three models
- Spot which days were busiest
- See which models drove activity on specific days
Model breakdown pie
What it shows: Percentage share of model usage across the selected time range. How to read:- Slices: Each model
- Size: Share of total generations
- Identify your most-used models
- Confirm whether your usage is concentrated or balanced
Reading charts effectively
Time range selection
Charts respond to the 7-day or 30-day range selected in the dashboard header.Chart features
Interactive elements
Many charts are interactive:- Hover: See exact values for data points
- Click: Drill down into details
- Zoom: Focus on specific time periods
- Filter: Show/hide specific models or categories
Color coding
Charts use colors to distinguish:- Models: Different colors for each AI model
- Status: Colors for success/failure
- Categories: Different chart elements
Understanding patterns
Usage patterns
Look for:- Peak days: Days with highest generation counts
- Consistent usage: Regular daily activity
- Spikes: Sudden increases in usage
- Drops: Decreases that might indicate issues
Model preferences
Identify:- Favorite models: Models you use most frequently
- Model trends: Increasing or decreasing usage of specific models
- Balance: Whether you’re using models evenly or favoring some
Cost patterns
Observe:- Cost trends: Increasing or decreasing costs over time
- Cost spikes: Periods of higher spending
- Cost efficiency: Cost per generation trends
Best practices
Troubleshooting
Charts not loading
Charts not loading
- Refresh the page
- Check your internet connection
- Clear browser cache
- Try a different browser
Data seems incorrect
Data seems incorrect
- Verify the time range selected
- Check if filters are applied
- Ensure you’re viewing the correct account
- Data may take time to update
Can't see specific models
Can't see specific models
- Check if model filters are applied
- Verify the model was used in the selected time period
- Some models may not appear if usage is zero