Creating Dashboards

Creating a New Dashboard

Follow these steps to create a new dashboard from scratch or from a template.

Step 1: Open the Dashboard Creator

Navigate to Dashboards in the sidebar and click the + New Dashboard button in the top right corner.

Step 2: Choose Your Starting Point

You have two options:

• Start from Template: Choose from pre-built templates designed for common use cases
• Blank Canvas: Start with an empty dashboard and add widgets manually

Step 3: Configure Dashboard Settings

Set up your dashboard with these options:

• Name: A descriptive name for your dashboard
• Description: Optional description for context
• Visibility: Private, Team, or Public
• Default Time Range: Last 7 days, 30 days, etc.
• Auto-refresh: How often to refresh data (1 min, 5 min, etc.)

Step 4: Add Widgets

Click the + Add Widget button to add widgets to your dashboard. Choose from various widget types:

• Line charts, bar charts, pie charts
• Metric cards (single value displays)
• Tables and data grids
• Maps and geographic visualizations
• Text and markdown blocks

Step 5: Arrange Your Layout

Use drag-and-drop to arrange widgets on your dashboard. The grid system automatically snaps widgets into place for a clean layout.

• Drag: Click and hold a widget to move it
• Resize: Drag the corners or edges to resize
• Stack: Widgets can be placed side by side or stacked vertically

Step 6: Save and Share

Click Save to save your dashboard. You can then share it with team members or generate a public link.

Dashboard Best Practices

• Keep it focused: Each dashboard should answer specific questions
• Use consistent time ranges: Align widgets to the same time period
• Group related metrics: Place related widgets near each other
• Add context: Use text widgets to explain what metrics mean
• Limit widgets: Too many widgets can be overwhelming (aim for 6-12)