The exercises used are based on a testing database. You will need to adjust your values of your entries (when applicable) to accommodate the data in your database. Results displayed will differ than those in the exercises.
There are several choices for creating the visual look for the Dashboard. Each Visualizer has both strengths and weaknesses in representing data. Click here to learn more about Visualizers.
To add a Text Visualizer to the Display Grid, perform the following:
- Select the appropriate Visualizer and drag it to the desired location on the Display Grid. You will see a small plus sign next to your cursor when dragging the Visualizer. For this example, the first Visualizer is Text.
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The Visualizer will appear with sizing squares. The sizing squares allow you to adjust the size of the Visualizer. Select the square and drag to the appropriate size.
The center sizing square is used to move the entire Visualizer around on the Designer Grid. The cursor will turn to a 4-way arrow.
- After you have placed the Visualizer in the appropriate area, you can use the Properties node to make adjustments. For the Text Visualizer, enter the following:
- Font: Background Color - This changes the color for the backdrop of the font. Color - This is the actual color of the Font. Font - Allows you to change the text appearance, size and attributes.
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Misc: Text - This is the actual text you want to appear on the Dashboard.
Remember to use the Preview Tab to make sure that Visualizer properties are to your liking.
- Click the Save button on the Dashboard tool ribbon when you are satisfied with the changes made.