Manage Widgets
Overview
You can interact and change the layout of the Dashboard by rearranging, moving, or deleting its widgets.
You can also navigate to widget settings and widget menus from the dashboard page.
Icon | ID | Action | Description |
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1 | Identifies customized values | This icon indicates the widget data has custom metric, custom NQL, or custom date and time values. | |
2 | Move Widget | Allows you to hover, click, and drag to move the widget to a different position. | |
3 | Adjust Row Siblings To Height | Allows you to adjust row siblings to the same height. | |
4 | Adjust Row Siblings To Width" | Allows you to adjust row siblings to the same width. | |
5 | Delete Widget | Removes the widget from the dashboard. | |
6 | Duplicate Widget | Creates a copy of the widget for reuse or further customization. | |
7 | Widget Settings | Opens the settings for the widget, allowing for customization of its content and appearance. | |
8 | Widget Menu | Accesses additional options or actions for the widget, typically through a dropdown menu. | |
9 | Resize Widget | Allows you to hover, click, and drag to increase or decrease the size of the widget. |
By pressing and holding the title of any widget, you may drag and drop it to another position on the dashboard.
You may also resize the widget by clicking and holding the right bottom corner of the widget and enlarging its container.
Getting Here
To edit a widget in a dashboard, use must first Edit the dashboard.
Changes made to dashboards in edit mode take effect immediately. There is no SAVE button or UNDO option when editing a dashboard.
To edit a dashboard, use the following steps.
- From the main menu, navigate to Dashboards > All.
- Click the row options icon at the beginning of the row that includes the custom dashboard.
- Click Edit.
At the top of the page, an unlock button displays, indicating the dashboard is in Edit mode. You can click this button to exit edit mode. - Click on the option icon explained below to perform its actions.
Basic Options
Hovering Over Data
- Description: When hovering over data points within a chart, a tooltip typically appears, providing detailed information about that specific point. This can include metrics such as exact values, timestamps, or additional context relevant to the data point.
- Usage: Hovering is a quick and interactive way to gain deeper insights without having to navigate away from the current view. It allows users to explore the data in more detail, helping them to identify trends or anomalies at a granular level.
Context Menu
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Description: The hamburger icon (three horizontal lines) sometimes located at the top-right corner of each chart opens a context menu with various options for interacting with the chart.
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Push to GF: Pushes the data to the Global Filter NQL field. (See Fusion Interface)
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Fullscreen: Expands the chart to fullscreen mode for a more detailed view.
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Print: Allows users to print the chart directly from the dashboard.
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CSV: Exports the chart data to a CSV file for analysis in spreadsheet software like Excel.
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PNG: Saves the chart as a PNG image for embedding in reports or presentations.
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SVG: Exports the chart as an SVG file, a vector format suitable for high-quality scaling and editing.
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Usage: The context menu provides users with various ways to interact with and export the data. Whether for reporting, further analysis, or presentations, these tools enhance the usability and flexibility of the dashboard's charts.
Table Widgets
If your widget includes a table element, use the following inforamtion to mange its layout and display options.
Table layout menu
Getting Here
To view the table layout menu, click the hamburger icon (three horizontal lines) to the left edge of any table element.
Purpose
The Table context menu displays options related to the table data, data export, table layouts, column order, and column visibility. The Group By section displays, when a column is grouped in the current table's layout.
Export CSV
- Description: This option allows you to export the table data as a CSV file.
- Sub-options:
- Current View: Exports only the columns currently visible in the table.
- All Fields: Exports all available data fields, regardless of the current view.
- Usage: Select the appropriate option based on whether you need a limited dataset (current view) or the full dataset (all fields).
Manage Layout
- Description: This section allows you to customize and manage the layout of the table.
- Features:
- Reset Layout: Resets the table layout to its default configuration.
- Textbox: You can enter a name for the current layout configuration, useful when saving the layout for future use.
Group By
- Description: This feature allows you to group the table rows based on specific columns. You can group on more than one column.
- Options:
- Collection: Groups the table rows by the column name.
- Σ (Sum): Displays the count of the grouped items.
- Usage: Toggle the switch next to the column name to group the table data by that column. Grouping can help organize and analyze related data more effectively.
Columns
- Description: This section allows you to control the visibility of specific columns in the table.
- Options:
- Dashboard: Toggle the visibility of the Dashboard column.
- Description: Toggle the visibility of the Description column.
- Author: Toggle the visibility of the Author column.
- Usage: Toggle the switch next to each column name to show or hide that column in the table. This helps customize the view to focus on the most relevant data.
Additional
- Description: This section provides additional columns that can be included in the table.
- Options:
- Date/Time: Toggle the visibility of the Date/Time column.
- NQL: Toggle the visibility of the NQL (Network Query Language) column.
- Last Seen: Toggle the visibility of the Last Seen column.
- Usage: These columns provide supplementary information that may not always be needed. Toggle them on or off, depending on your specific needs.
Save Current Layout
- Description: Allows you to save the current table layout configuration.
- Usage: Click this option to save the current layout, including the selected columns, grouping, and any customizations. This saved layout can be quickly applied in the future for consistency in data viewing.
Updated about 11 hours ago