Dashboards
Dashboards combine panes, text, images, and filters into comprehensive visual displays for monitoring, reporting, and team collaboration.
How to Access
Navigate to Insights → Dashboards in the platform.
Dashboard List
The main view shows all team dashboards in a searchable table:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Title | Dashboard name |
| Description | Brief summary |
| Created At | Creation date |
| Updated At | Last modification |
Use the search bar to filter dashboards by name.
Click Panes button to switch to the Panes view, or New Dashboard to create a new dashboard.
Dashboard Layout
All dashboards use a standard 16:9 aspect ratio with support for multiple pages.
Page Settings
| Setting | Options |
|---|---|
| Size | 16:9 (default), A4, A3 |
| Orientation | Landscape, Portrait |
| Background | Custom colors and images |
These settings are preserved when exporting dashboards.
Dashboard Components
Panes
Core visualization elements powered by queries:
- Charts (line, bar, pie, area)
- Tables with sorting and filtering
- Gauges and single values
- Maps
Headers
Section titles for organization and visual hierarchy.
Images
Visual elements from URLs:
- Logos and branding
- Diagrams and illustrations
- Context graphics
Markdown Text
Rich text blocks for:
- Instructions and notes
- Context and explanations
- Documentation links
Dividers
Visual separators for section breaks and layout organization.
Filters
Interactive filter controls that affect multiple panes:
{ "field": "severity", "eq": "CRITICAL" }
Creating a Dashboard
Step 1: Start
Click New Dashboard from the Dashboards list.
Step 2: Add Components
Drag and drop components from the toolbar:
- Position anywhere on the canvas
- Resize by dragging corners
- Double-click to configure
Step 3: Configure Panes
For each pane:
- Double-click the empty pane
- Select a saved pane from your team
- Customize title, colors, borders
Step 4: Arrange Layout
- Drag components to reposition
- Use snap-to-grid for alignment
- Add pages for additional content
- Lock components when finalized
Step 5: Save
Click Save to preserve your dashboard.
Interactive Features
Click-Through Filtering
Click on pane elements to filter other panes:
- Same field names filter automatically
- Cross-pane data exploration
- Visual highlighting of selections
Multi-Page Navigation
Navigate between dashboard pages:
- Page indicators at bottom
- Keyboard navigation support
- Each page can have different layouts
Exporting
Export dashboards to PDF:
- Configure page size and orientation as needed
- Arrange content for print layout
- Click Export → PDF
- Multi-page output generated with your settings
Export settings (page size, orientation, background) are applied to the PDF output.
Best Practices
| Practice | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Descriptive titles | Easy identification and navigation |
| Logical grouping | Related panes together improve comprehension |
| Consistent styling | Professional appearance, reduced cognitive load |
| Interactive filters | Enable self-service exploration |
| Multiple pages | Organize complex information |
| Test exports | Verify PDF output before sharing |