5.2.1 What are Dashboards?
A dashboard is a visual representation of data, designed to provide an overview of key metrics and trends in a concise and easily digestible format. It allows users to monitor, analyze, and derive insights from data in real-time. Dashboards are widely used across industries to support decision-making processes by providing actionable insights through data visualizations such as charts, graphs, and tables.
Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Dashboard
Navigate to Dashboards:
Go to the "Dashboards" tab from your ADvendio platform or your specific dashboard system.
Create a New Dashboard:
Click on New Dashboard. You’ll be asked to fill out basic details like:
Name
Description
Folder
Add Widgets to the Dashboard:
After the initial setup, click + Widget to start customizing your dashboard. Widgets are essential components, allowing you to present data visually.
Select Reports for Widgets:
After adding a widget, you’ll need to link it to a report or data source. Select the relevant report that holds the data you want to display on the widget.
Customize the Widget:
Based on the type of data, choose how you want it visualized.
You can adjust the parameters, layout, and style of the visualization (e.g., axes, filters, and labels).
Save the Dashboard:
Once your widgets are added and customized, click Save to store the dashboard.
Modify or Add More Widgets:
At any time, you can return to the dashboard, click Edit, and add more widgets or adjust existing ones for better insights.
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