Chapter 3. Setting up the Dashboard Properties
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Chapter 3. Setting up the Dashboard Properties

To set the dashboard properties click the icon. Set the properties from the screen that is displayed as shown in Figure 3.1, “Set Dashboard Properties”.

Figure 3.1. Set Dashboard Properties

Set Dashboard Properties

Use Table 3.1, “Dashboard Properties” as a guide to set the dashboard properties:

Table 3.1. Dashboard Properties

PropertyValue
UniverseUniverse that provides the data for the dashboard
Initial CardA new or an existing card that is set as the first card.
Card TransitionsDenotes the transition effect.
  • None: The card transition will happen without any effects.
  • Fade: A card will fade out during transition.
  • Slide Left: A card will slide to the left during transition.
  • Slide Right: A card will slide to the right during transition.
  • Slide Left and Right: If the destination card is before the origin card, then the destination card appears from the left. If the destination card is after the origin card, then the destination card appears from the right.
  • Slide Up: A card will slide to the top during transition.
  • Slide Down: A card will slide to the bottom during transition.
  • Slide Up and Down: If the destination card is before the origin card, then the destination card appears from the upper side. If the destination card is after the origin card, then the destination card appears from the lower side.
Enable ThemesEnable this to permit users to set their own themes for the dashboard.
Enable AnnotationsAllows you to enable or disable the button to add annotations to the dashboard entries.
WidthWidth in pixels
HeightHeight in pixels
Position
  • Left: The dashboard will display on the left of the workspace.
  • Centre: The dashboard will display in the centre of the workspace.
  • Right: The dashboard will display on the right side of the workspace.
BackgroundRGB color of the background
Background ImageSelect and upload the background image.
Image Repeat (for the background image)
  • None: The image will display at the upper left corner of the background.
  • X and Y: The image will display on the whole background.
  • X: The image will display along the X axis of the background.
  • Y: The image will display along the Y axis of the background.
DashboardRGB color of the dashboard
Dashboard ImageSelect and upload the dashboard image.
Image Repeat (for the dashboard image)
  • None: The image will display at the upper left corner of the background.
  • X and Y: The image will display on the whole background.
  • X: The image will display along the X axis of the background.
  • Y: The image will display along the Y axis of the background.
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