This post shows you how to build a JavaScript Organizational Chart with OrgChart JS. Follow our simple steps for creating interactive and customizable charts.

Creating a JavaScript organizational chart is a great way to visualize the structure of your organization. With OrgChart JS, you can easily create interactive and customizable organizational charts using JavaScript. In this blog post, we'll walk you through the steps to create your own organizational chart.

What is OrgChart JS?

OrgChart JS is a powerful JavaScript library that allows you to create interactive and customizable organizational charts. It runs on any server that supports HTML and does not depend on any third-party JavaScript libraries. OrgChart JS works in all modern browsers and uses SVG for graphics rendering.

Getting Started

To get started with OrgChart JS, you'll need to download the library and include it in your project or use our online version.

Here are the 3 simple steps:

1. Include the online link to your project (or an empty HTML file):

   <script src="https://balkan.app/js/OrgChart.js"></script>
   

2. Add a div element to your webpage where the organizational chart will be rendered:

   <div id="tree"></div>
   

   You can set a specific width and height for the div to define the size of your chart.

3. Add script tags to your webpage and include the following code to initialize the chart:

   <script>
       let chart = new OrgChart("#tree", {
           nodeBinding: {
               field_0: "name"
           },
           nodes: [
               { id: 1, name: "Amber McKenzie" },
               { id: 2, pid: 1, name: "Ava Field" },
               { id: 3, pid: 1, name: "Peter Stevens" }
           ]
       });
   </script>
   

Here is the result: My First OrgChart

In this example:

*   `nodes` is the data source for the chart.
*   The `id` property is mandatory and represents each node.
*   The `pid` property represents the parent ID, establishing connections between nodes.
*   `nodeBinding` binds the `name` property from the data source to the `field_0` UI element in the template.

Customizing the Chart

OrgChart JS provides various options for customizing the appearance and behavior of your chart. You can change the layout, add custom CSS styles, and enable features like drag-and-drop functionality.

Conclusion

Creating an organizational chart with OrgChart JS is a straightforward process. By following the steps outlined in this blog post, you can create a fully functional and customizable organizational chart for your organization. Whether you're visualizing a small team or a large corporation, OrgChart JS provides the tools you need to create an effective and interactive chart.

Happy charting!