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1 | Dashboard sub tab template | The mid-section of a dashboard displays the selected sub tab template. This could either be the dashboard canvas, or a layout. The dashboard canvas has a fully flexible layout, that allows you to drop objects, such as reports, filters, texts, images, shapes, and more, anywhere. Whereas, a dashboard layout has less flexibility but are simpler to build; if selected, you will not be able to use all the below dashboard features. Learn more. |
2 | Global content container | Content containers on either side of the sub tab, are where you can drop global objects that are visible on the entire dashboard, not just specific sub tabs. The positioning of these objects will be fixed. These are ideal for adding filters. |
3 | Left side navigation filters | This button brings out a panel to apply filters. The panel shows all filters added to the dashboard, and serves as an alternate style of displaying filters. Learn more. |
4 | Sub tab button | Manage sub tabs contained in this dashboard. You can view a list of sub tabs, reorder them, open a tab, or create a new sub tab. Learn more. |
5 | Report Widgets | Search for and add existing reports to the dashboard. If the report has snapshots and bookmarks, you can add those too. Learn more. |
6 | Filter Widgets | Drag filter widgets from this panel, to add filters anywhere on the dashboard. Learn more. |
7 | Text Widgets | Drag in a Text Widget onto the dashboard. Learn more. |
8 | Shape Widgets* | The Shape Widget panels allows you to include shapes, icons, and lines to your dashboard. Learn more. Only supported in dashboard canvas. |
9 | Image Widgets* | Allows you to add a pre-existing image or a new one through the Image manager. Learn more. Only supported in dashboard canvas. |
10 | Blueprint* | Allows users to wireframe a dashboard design, and upon further configuration, create Quick Charts directly on the dashboard. Learn more. Only supported in dashboard canvas. |
11 | Code Widgets* | Used to add Code Widgets or Action buttons Buttons to your dashboard. This panel contains multiple out-of-the-box code widgets and action buttons, along with any custom ones added by the users. Learn more. |
12 | Dashboard name | Shows the name of the dashboard. Double-click here to update the dashboard name. |
13 | Create sub tab | Click on this option to add another sub tab to you dashboard. This initiates the tab creation process. |
14 | Sub tab name | Shows the name of the dashboard tab. Double-click here to update the sub tab name. Click on a name to open the sub tab. |
15 | Tab navigation | Click on the backward and forward buttons to navigate back and forth between dashboard sub tabs. |
16 | Visual Mode button | When editing a dashboard, click on this button to view and edit the dashboard visually. (As shown in the above example.) |
17 | Code Mode button* | Click on this button to view and edit the dashboard’s code. Learn more here. |
18 | Publish button | Use this to publish the dashboard, making it accessible to other users. |
19 | More button | This button lets you perform other actions on the dashboard. These include:
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20 | Properties panel | This panel displays configuration properties for the dashboard or any selected object. You can use this to configure and customize the selected dashboard object, including changing color, font, background, positioning, size and other details. Note that this panel can be easily moved, hidden and expanded again. |
21 | Activity Stream | Allows users to collaborate with others. Learn more. |
22 | Exit button | Exits the dashboard builder. When existing, the following options will appear.
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