# Best Chart Modules for Perspective **URL:** \ **Category:** Ignition\ **Tags:** perspective\ **Created:** [September 23, 2026, 7:37am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-chart-modules-for-perspective/117167 "2026-09-23T07:37:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Alejandro\_Alaco](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/alejandro_alaco/32/59849_2.png) [@Alejandro\_Alaco](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alejandro_Alaco)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2026, 7:37am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-chart-modules-for-perspective/117167/1 "2026-09-23T07:37:59Z")
Hello, What is the general opinion on the best option for creating interactive charts in Ignition? I’m currently using **Plotly**. It offers plenty of chart types and flexibility, and I find it easy to configure through a single script transform. I’ve also just read about **Embr-Charts v3.0.0** , and it looks quite good too. I have used **Perspective’s built-in charts** as well. They offer many options, but I find them harder to set up—especially when trying to keep the configuration in a single script transform. What is the general approach to using chart modules in Ignition? Which option do you normally prefer? Cheers ---
**Author:** ![Matej\_Medvecky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a698b9/32.png) [@Matej\_Medvecky](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Matej_Medvecky)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2026, 11:13am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-chart-modules-for-perspective/117167/2 "2026-09-23T11:13:17Z")
I usually visit this app and checking which looks best for my scenario [Perspective](https://onlinedemo.inductiveautomation.com/data/perspective/client/samplequickstart/components/charts/chart-range-selector) It really depends on actual usage. It's different for faceplate or for full screen page or for an overview page with multiple charts. All of them have pros and cons, you will find a lot about them here on the forum as well. ---
**Author:** ![David\_Stone](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/david_stone/32/79749_2.png) [@David\_Stone](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/David_Stone)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2026, 12:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-chart-modules-for-perspective/117167/3 "2026-09-23T12:13:43Z")
Embr every time, it just works. ---
**Author:** ![Alejandro\_Alaco](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/alejandro_alaco/32/59849_2.png) [@Alejandro\_Alaco](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alejandro_Alaco)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2026, 12:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-chart-modules-for-perspective/117167/4 "2026-09-23T12:25:54Z")
Will try, I guess is the same as Plotly, you just get the module, restart ignition and drag and drop the Embr components into the screen. ---
**Author:** ![bmusson](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/bmusson/32/87530_2.png) [@bmusson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bmusson)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2026, 1:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-chart-modules-for-perspective/117167/5 "2026-09-23T13:54:51Z")
I use exclusively use Embr Charts.... unsurprisingly 😉 > [@Alejandro\_Alaco](#): > > Embr-Charts v3.0.0 Be sure to download the latest version for your Ignition platform from [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/mussonindustrial/embr/releases). It's updated pretty frequently, so `3.0.0` is actually quite old. What really sets Embr Charts apart is its client-side JavaScript capabilities; these combine with Periscope to allow for some really cool interactive uses that are not possible with other charting modules (that I have seen, at least). ---
**Author:** ![cmallonee](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/cmallonee/32/6416_2.png) [@cmallonee](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cmallonee)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2026, 11:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-chart-modules-for-perspective/117167/6 "2026-09-23T23:30:32Z")
This doesn't solve anyone's problem today, but adding more Perspective charting options is a focus of our [upcoming 2027 release](https://pages.inductiveautomation.com/ignition-2027#:~:text=More%20Design%20Power%20in%20Perspective). Update: that link isn't scrolling to the relevant section like it should be, but if you scroll down through the highlights, you can find the Perspective charting section. ---
**Author:** ![Chris\_Bingham](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e5b9ba/32.png) [@Chris\_Bingham](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Chris_Bingham)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2026, 1:25am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-chart-modules-for-perspective/117167/7 "2026-09-24T01:25:58Z")
Click… …AI Scroll… …AI Scroll… …“Enterprise Historian Module for TimescaleDB” 😍 😍 This will pair nicely with new built-in charting components. 🍻 ---
**Author:** ![Alejandro\_Alaco](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/alejandro_alaco/32/59849_2.png) [@Alejandro\_Alaco](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alejandro_Alaco)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2026, 11:37am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-chart-modules-for-perspective/117167/8 "2026-09-24T11:37:24Z")
Gotta get an older version for my perspective 8.1 do you recomend change to 8.3 already? ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/original/3X/a/7/a7a86ad1b148efc70771c3ff0dfa0c905d56573d.png) I go for this one ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/original/3X/c/0/c07b0518d94a59e47fbe5e5e3a5f0047e5d6700e.png) ---
**Author:** ![Alejandro\_Alaco](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/alejandro_alaco/32/59849_2.png) [@Alejandro\_Alaco](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alejandro_Alaco)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2026, 11:51am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-chart-modules-for-perspective/117167/9 "2026-09-24T11:51:37Z")
I got same issue with many .modl when i do try to import them as modules ---
**Author:** ![bmusson](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/bmusson/32/87530_2.png) [@bmusson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bmusson)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2026, 12:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-chart-modules-for-perspective/117167/10 "2026-09-24T12:48:07Z")
What’s your gateway version? ---
**Author:** ![Alejandro\_Alaco](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/alejandro_alaco/32/59849_2.png) [@Alejandro\_Alaco](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alejandro_Alaco)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2026, 1:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-chart-modules-for-perspective/117167/11 "2026-09-24T13:49:43Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/original/3X/7/e/7e0b1996e9107bb30c8cc4212f9decc913645e72.png) ---
**Author:** ![bmusson](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/bmusson/32/87530_2.png) [@bmusson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bmusson)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2026, 2:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-chart-modules-for-perspective/117167/12 "2026-09-24T14:27:24Z")
Notice how it says “2024” at the start of build number 😬 The latest Embr Charts version that will work on your gateway should be 6.0.0, available in this release set: > **[Release Embr v8.1 - 2026.6.4 · mussonindustrial/embr](https://github.com/mussonindustrial/embr/releases/tag/releases/8.1/2026.6.4)** > > Releases > @embr-modules/periscope@0.14.1 > Patch Changes > > 0e6b25f: Resolve NPE related to ClientResourceManager initialization for ClientResourceWorkspace's Welcome Page. > > @embr-modules/periscope-web@...