Overview

You can interact with widget data using its widget container options.

Getting Here

To edit a widget embedded in a dashboard, use must first Edit the dashboard..

To reduce the risk of accidently editing a dashboard, you can use the Open option, instead of the Edit option described below.

Changes made to dashboards in edit mode take effect immediately. There is no SAVE button or UNDO option.

To edit a dashboard, use the following steps.

1. From the main menu, navigate to Dashboards > All.
2. Click the row options icon at the beginning of the row that includes the custom dashboard.
3. 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.
4. Click on the option icon explained below to perform its actions.

Options

Filters

• Description: Filters are available at the top of the dashboard, allowing users to refine the data displayed in the charts. These filters can include options such as time ranges, specific protocols, IP ranges, or other relevant criteria.
• Usage: Filters are used to focus on specific segments of data, making it easier to analyze particular events or trends without the distraction of unrelated information.

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 Menus

• 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.

• Push to GF: Pushes the data to the Global Filter NQL field. (See Fusion Interface)

• Fullscreen: Expands the chart to fullscreen mode for a more detailed view.

• Print: Allows users to print the chart directly from the dashboard.

• CSV: Exports the chart data to a CSV file for analysis in spreadsheet software like Excel.

• PNG: Saves the chart as a PNG image for embedding in reports or presentations.

• SVG: Exports the chart as an SVG file, a vector format suitable for high-quality scaling and editing.

• 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.