DataLion Release 2025.1.184 – new benchmarks, refined charts labels, optimized mean values

We’re excited to announce DataLion 2025.1.184, featuring new benchmarking capabilities and continued refinements to chart behavior.

✨ New Features

Benchmark Selection

  • You can now select a question as a benchmark, enabling easier comparison against reference values directly within your analyses

Smarter Mean Value Display

  • Single choice charts displaying mean values now show a single bar instead of multiple bars, providing a cleaner and more intuitive visualization

🎨 Chart Improvements

Display & Labeling

  • Single bar charts with switched axes now correctly display labels even without filters applied
  • Missing values can now be toggled on or off directly in Chart Settings, giving you more control over your visualizations

Calculation Engine

  • Scatterplot calculations now use R for improved statistical accuracy and performance

🔧 Backend Improvements

Codebook & Category Management

  • Fixed issues with creating categories and textboxes from the backend
  • Category creation now properly accepts label values
  • Textboxes are no longer displayed in the codebook view for a cleaner interface

📝 For Administrators

  • The usage timeline now tracks dashboard views alongside other activity metrics
  • Backend category and textbox management has been streamlined with dedicated routes and cleaner update logic

Thank you for your continued trust in DataLion.