KB10922: How to create a 3-D Scatter Graph in MicroStrategy Developer

The 3-D scatter graph is found under the graph style: Scatter > X-Y-Z Scatter Chart.
 
To set up a 3-D scatter graph, the template must consist of the following: 

• at least one attribute (More attributes can be used as each row will be its own data point.)
• at least three metrics

An example report with the same characteristics is shown below:
 

• Metric 1(Revenue) is for the Z-Axis
• Metric 2(Units Sold) is for the X-Axis
• Metric 3(Profit) is for the size of the Y-Axis

The Axis is set up as follows:

Below is the graphical representation of the grid:

To have the attributes shown as the data markers, change the series to Set Series By Rows:
 

Below is the resulting graph:

To change the layout of the walls, in the top menu bar, go to Graph > 3-D Settings:

To change other properties, go to Graph > Graph Options:

• the Marker Shape and Size is on the General tab
• the Grid Lines are on the Display Status tab
• the Labels are located on the Look tab