The dashboard designer Interface

The inmydata dashboard designer interface comprises a number of key elements that allow you to view and modify dashboards. The interface includes docking functionality that allows the size and position of each of these elements to be modified depending on the type of the element. The different elements are listed below, along with their type, and the docking functionality is explained thereafter.

 

Element

Type

Description

Ribbon

Fixed Object

The ribbon is the primary interface to access functionality in the inmydata dashboard designer. It can be hidden, but its position cannot be changed from the top edge of the window.

Work Area

Fixed Object

The Work Area is used to render the currently open dashboard. It cannot be explicitly moved or resized, but it will take all the remaining space below the ribbon once the docking windows and status bar have been rendered.

Tabs

Fixed Object

The tabs represent the different tabs in the open dashboard. The size and position of the tabs are fixed by the work area, however you can re-order the tabs by dragging them. 

Support Window

Docking Window

The support window is a docking window. This means its size and position can be modified using the docking interface described below. The window gives you easy access to the inmydata support website.

Toolkit

Docking Window

The toolkit window is a docking window. This means its size and position can be modified using the docking interface described below.

Status Bar

Fixed Object

The status bar is a fixed information panel at the bottom of the inmydata dashboard designer window. It can be shown or hidden by selecting the Hide the status bar button on the Application Settings tab of the ribbon.