Configuring Visualizations

Each dashboard item is a visualization that can be configured and customized. To edit a visualization, open the item’s context menu and select “Edit.” A popup appears with configuration options on the left and a live preview on the right.

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Visualization Tab

  • Select the type of visualization from a dropdown or use the search (search_visualizations_button) button.

  • Hover over visualization cards to see descriptions, tags, and types.

  • Type in dropdowns to filter options or add new ones.

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After selecting a visualization type, additional arguments may appear, specific to that visualization. For example, a chart may require you to select a location.

Most visualizations are custom, based on installed plugins. For more information, see the Visualization Plugins section.

Default Visualization Types

  • Map: Add a map with configurable basemaps, layers, extent, and drawing tools.

  • Custom Image: Display a publicly accessible image.

  • Text: Display formatted text.

  • Variable Input: Create a variable for use in other visualizations. See Variable Inputs for details.

  • Live Chat: Display a chat box for users to communicate in real time. Websocket must be configured for this visualization to work. See Installation and Setup for details.

Settings Tab

  • Refresh Rate: How often the visualization updates automatically (0 = no auto-refresh).

  • Border: Style all or individual borders.

  • Background Color: Set the background color and opacity.

  • Box Shadow: Add a box shadow using border colors.

  • Show Attribution: Display an attribution icon if available.

  • Custom Messaging: Set custom error or empty-value messages.

Tip

Settings may vary by visualization type. See the visualization’s options for details.