The Dashboard designer page offers a range of visualization tools, known as dashboard items, designed to present visual or textual information within the dashboard effectively.

Function

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Description

Grid

Displays a grid table that consists of rows and columns, with each cell containing data or information.

Pivot

Displays a cross-tabular report that presents multi-dimensional data in an easy-to-read format.

Chart

Transforms data into a chart by adding:

  • Values: Contain data items against which the y-axis coordinates of data points are calculated.
  • Arguments: Contain data items that provide values displayed along the x-axis of the chart.

Treemap

Visualizes data in nested rectangles that are called tiles.

Pie chart

Displays a series of pies or donuts that represent the contribution of each value to a total.

Scatter chart

Displays relationships between numeric variables with data sections listed:

  • X-axis: Contain the data item against which the x-axis coordinates of data points are calculated.
  • Y-axis: Contain the data item against which the y-axis coordinates of data points are calculated.
  • Weight: Contains the data item whose values are used to calculate the weight of data points.
  • Arguments: Contains data items that provide scatter chart arguments that are used to create data points.

Cards

Displays a series of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) elements. Each card displays the difference between two values to compare and analyze data.

Gauges

Measures the progress toward a goal or KPI. Gauges contain markers and a needle that points to the marker that indicates the measured value.

Text Box

Displays static or data-bound text with rich formatting. Often used to highlight important information or to provide instructions or legends.

Image

Adds a static image to the dashboard.

Bound Image

Binds a set of images that are stored in the database.

Geo Point Maps

Allows users to place callouts on the dashboard map using geographical coordinates to display instrument data.

Choropleth Map

Allows users to color the map areas in proportion to the provided values.

Bubble Map

Allows users to place bubble maps on the dashboard using geographical coordinates to display instrument data.

Pie Map

Allows users to place pie maps on the dashboard using geographical coordinates to display instrument data.