Chapter 3. From a Static to an Interactive Dashboard

In this chapter, we will cover:

  • Drilling down from a chart
  • Selecting your data from a list
  • Using the filter selector component for hierarchies
  • Alternative hierarchy selection method
  • Using filtered rows
  • Using maps to select data of an area or country
  • Adding a MacOSX looking dock to your dashboard
  • Resetting your data (reset button)
  • Making selections from a custom image (push button and image component)
  • Inputting data values
  • Using the play selector/play control
  • Opening up a Web intelligence report using dashboard parameters
  • Selecting calendar dates
  • Using sliders to create a what-if scenario

Introduction

An important strength that Dashboard Design has is the amount of control a developer can provide the user with. ...

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